3 Unrivaled Garage Solutions for Supreme Attraction | Edmonton

If you’re a hobbyist, mechanic, car enthusiast, have a family, or just want to get your life organized, turning your cluttered or unkept garage into an attractive space can drastically increase the fulfillment and satisfaction in your life. Although disorganization is commonplace in today’s day and age, demonstrating supreme organization is not only inspiring, others can’t help but to admire this uncommon and highly sought-after quality.

Garage Solutions #1: Keep items Off the Floor with Garage Cabinets and Vertical Organization Systems

Your first garage solution is to declutter by organizing your storage items into 3 categories. Keep, Sell, and Donate. Yes, this will take time and effort but if you can initiate this process and get it done, your sense of accomplishment will motivate you to continue.

Garage Storage Cabinets
Next, you’ll want to install garage cabinets and if you want to have an appealing garage organization system that will have a lasting satisfaction, get custom garage cabinets that are closed. I know there are lots of car enthusiast, hobbyists and mechanics that have all their items out in the open so that it looks like a workshop – that is for a Car Shop… and this is your home.

Get closed garage cabinets to simplify and bring balance to your garage. If you can, get floating cabinets (not touching the floor) so that your garage floor is free of clutter, which will encourage you to maintain your garage clutter-free. The added benefit is that your garage storage cabinets will be protected from water damage and thus, future-proofing your investment and increasing your home value.

Garage Zoning of Items
Also, make sure you plan the “zoning” of your garage storage organization system, meaning, knowing where your categories of items will go. For example, need it now items, seasonal items, outdoor / sport utilities, workshop area, etc. This may be one of the most important steps you can take so do the smart thing and seek professional advice. If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta area, we at Dream Garage provide FREE garage design consultations so take advantage of that.

Vertical Gridwall and Slatwall Organization Systems
After storing all of your items in the cabinets and drawers, you’ll have odd-sized and odd-shaped items left over that are usually leaning against the wall or corner of your garage. Let’s get those off the floors too by utilizing Slatwall or Gridwall systems. There are accessories sturdy enough to hold heavier items like your bicycle, ladders, or other sport equipment, you can use hanging baskets for gardening items, and all of your rakes and longer cylindrical items can be hung too. The key here is to have a home for EVERY item so once it’s done being used, it always has a place it’s “supposed” to go. Zero confusion.

Garage Solutions #2: Get Rid of the Old Concrete Garage Floor Look

If you really want to make your garage stand out, coating your garage floor will create a high-end showroom effect which will help showcase your treasured vehicle, garage organization solutions, and even brighten up the space (as some brighter finishes reflect light). Most garage floors are dirty and stay dirty because of how much of a hassle it is to clean. That’s because concrete creates concrete dust at the surface so it’s nearly impossible to have a dust-free garage.

By getting your garage flooring coated with Epoxy, not only is it superior in strength and durability, it will resist physical impacts, chipping, chemical stains (oil, brake fluid, transmission oil, anti-freeze, gasoline, etc) and surface abrasion. Most garage floors can be slippery, especially when wet, but with Epoxy , it is slip-resistant and easy to clean. Any spill can be easily wiped away and regular maintenance only involves a soft broom and a mop. This one garage solution will easily enhance the appeal and attractiveness to your dream garage.

Garage Solutions #3: Residential Garage Car Lift

This last addition to your garage is the final icing on top. It’s almost every car enthusiast’s dream to have a residential garage lift because all of your neighbors can’t help but to notice, and your guests will be envious of your dream garage makeover.

Not only can you now fit multiple cars in your garage, you get to protect BOTH of your vehicles from the outdoor environment and in some cases, lower the cost of your car insurance. It’s known that garage kept cars maintain the integrity of the paint and interior much longer. If you take care of your own oil change, detailing, tire swaps or any car modification, a car lift will be a dream come true.

As you can see, each of these 3 methods will drastically alter your garage’s appeal. There’s still a question though… which do you start with first? Garage Organization, Garage Floor Coating, or Car Lift? Well, if your garage is full of clutter, then coating your floor isn’t going to “brighten up” the space much. However, if you want to protect your 2nd vehicle from environmental effects, then a residential garage lift may be ok to get first given that your next step is to get a solution for your garage organization.

Remember, your dream garage project can seem like a big task. However, know that you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure all this out yourself. If you’re in the Edmonton, Alberta area, you can get a FREE design consultation to get your imagination in motion. As some success people say – “where your thought goes, energy flows”.

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