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4 Great Ideas for Repurposing Your Empty Garage

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While we’re still on the subject of the garage door, rethink how you’ve been using it.

Most of the time, garages are thought of as glorified storage rooms. They protect your car when you’re not driving it, and you can keep your lawnmower in there too. However, once your garage empties, you’ll find a world of possibilities within this humble structure. Are you out of ideas for what to do with all of that extra space? We’ve got you covered! 

Do Something With All That Extra Storage Potential 

Don’t be afraid to get creative! What we mean is that you’ve got to do something with all of the new storage space you’ve got in your garage. Find and purchase high-end storage systems that will become separate homes for sports gear, tools, crafting supplies, and bulk items that would otherwise crowd the floor. Besides, it would help if you had enough ground to walk on to make paths easier to follow.  

Liven Up the Walls and Ceilings 

Wall panels are great examples of how you can organize your home. If it can work inside the main building, why not in its extension? These panels feature many different grooves and holes that mean everything has a place. Ceiling storage systems sound unusual (after all, where will the door go when it’s raised?), but the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. 

Get More Out of the Door and the Floor 

While we’re still on the subject of the garage door, rethink how you’ve been using it. Special storage racks can attach to the back of the door. Floor storage cabinets are another option you might not have considered before. They might sound counterintuitive, but they will make a big difference in reorganizing the garage itself.

Up the Entertainment Factor 

If you’ve been dreaming about becoming the next Internet sensation, dress up your empty garage. That way, it can become a recording venue that you can use any time you want. The home theater experience you’ve always wanted might not fit in the family room. Use the garage instead! Likewise, work on your musical skills by creating a recording booth! Either way, insulation, soundproofing, and electrical supply will be necessary elements to add. 

Contact Accessible Home Builders Today

Here at Accessible Home Builders, we’re proud to say we’ve been building and remodeling homes since 1994. We’ve serviced Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Selbyville, Seaford, Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel, and more communities within Delaware in that time. We work to guarantee a high level of professionalism, dedication, and the use of quality materials to ensure our customers have the home they deserve.

To get in touch with us, give us a call at our office at 302-663-0464, send us an email at info@accessiblehomebuilders.com or visit us in person at 28412 DuPont Blvd, #103 Millsboro, DE 19966. Alternatively, give our satellite office a call at 302-628-9571, located at 500 W. Stein Hwy. Seaford, DE 19973. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube to stay updated on what we’re up to next!

 

 

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