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Despite garages being one of the most used spaces in homes, they are also commonly the most cluttered. A study conducted by the National Association of Professional Organizers found that 50% of homeowners named the garage as their home’s most disorganized area. 74% of homeowners surveyed by the Wall Street Journal said parking was the most important function of their garage. Even though so many homeowners agree on a garage’s main purpose, however, a SpareFoot survey shows that more than half of Americans are unable to park in their garage.

Your garage floor is cracked and crumbling, you’re unable to park your vehicles inside due to excess clutter, and you lack adequate garage storage space.

Homeowners demand a lot from their garages. Garages are a frequently trafficked area that provide a key access point to our residences, as well as a valuable space for working and storage. Their exterior also comprises the single-most noticeable aspect of your home’s exterior.

A freezing cold garage during the winter is a given for many homeowners in North America.

If you’re someone who spends their spare time on projects involving woodworking, metalworking, and car and electronics repairs, you know the value of a comfortable, dedicated workshop.

“Is it hot enough for you?”

Any time you renovate, choosing the right paint colors should be an important part of your design. Choosing garage paint colors shouldn’t be any different.

In the last 90 years, the garage has changed the way we live. The converted carriage house has become an integral part of the home.

Your garage is your workshop, as well as your storage area for tools, sports equipment, and everything you need for your car. While the space is essential to your home, many of the items found here can be dangerous if used incorrectly or if they fall into the hands of small children. That’s why you need a safety plan for the garage. Employ these safety tips and everyone will have a safe, enjoyable time in your garage. Say no to “leaners”. After a long day of chores, it can be tempting to just lean that ladder, rake, or shovel against the garage wall and head inside. Don’t do it. Leaning items like these against the wall creates the potential that they could fall over on a child. Instead, take a few extra moments to store them properly on slatwall and eliminate the risk. Mark the stairs. A third of all garage injuries are caused by slips and falls, and many of these accidents involve the stairs. Mark your stairs with white reflective tape, keep them clutter-free, and install a hand rail. Keep chemicals contained. The garage is the perfect place to store chemicals like pesticides, antifreeze, and paint, but these chemicals can be dangerous and even fatal if consumed by small children. Keep your extra chemicals locked up in a storage cabinet or stored up high where they will remain out of reach of small hands.

If you’re hoping to get a long life out of your garage doors, there are steps you can take to keep them operating and looking like new.