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Your Custom Canadian Garage Can MAKE You Money!

Matt Huculak • June 30, 2014

Several billion dollar companies that exist today started out in garages! Pretty spectacular to think that Steve Jobs was once using a garage to build the first Apple computers with a friend. You can bet that Jobs and other garage entrepreneurs knew what it took to get work done and how to stay focused. Their first step in garage entrepreneurship probably consisted of getting organized, which is exactly what we are here to help you do!

In order to have an efficient garage for projects, it has got to be organized with garage cabinet systems and diverse components that fit your needs. We have come up with ten tips to help you organize your garage – you never know, maybe after implementing these organizational skills you too can start that idea you’ve always had and make it work- at minimum you will have an awesome organized garage and increase your home’s value!

Tip One: Start Making Cash Flow Immediately with a Garage Sale!

The first step in garage organization is to clear the junk and clutter. Have a garage sale to make some quick cash. You will be able to assess what you have which will then allow you to choose the right kind of garage storage systems you need to put in place.

Tip Two: Upgrade Your Floors for a Safe Work Environment

A safe garage floor is easy to achieve with epoxy flooring. When you install an epoxy garage floor, you are adding high shine to your garage and creating a slip, stain, spill resistant floor that is durable.

Tip Three: Make an Investment for Your Future with Custom Cabinets!

Installing custom cabinets for your garage workspace is not only an investment for your home, it can be an investment to you! You can always achieve more and increase productivity when you’re organized. Floating garage cabinets create more room for your belongings and are heavy duty storage options. You can hire a custom garage cabinet installer or find some DIY tutorials for your garage cabinet investment!

Tip Four: Install Wall Storage Systems to Create More Functional Floor Space

Wall storage systems, such as Slatwall opens up garage floor space by utilizing open wall space. Wall storage works perfectly over a work bench area or on a stan alone wall. There are tons of accessories to enhance Slatwall storage, check out these slatwall storage accessories!

Tip Five: Design your Workspace with a Customized Workbench!

Once you get your garage organized and your garage storage solutions are put into place, you will want to design a workspace that includes a workbench. A workbench provides a designated place to get your projects started.

Whether you’re an at home crafter, jewelry maker and internet business guru or you need a place to set up your tools for upcoming design projects – a workbench will inspire the entrepreneur in you and give you a place to create!

Check out these DIY workbench tutorials for inspiration!

Tip Six: Personalize Your Work Space for Creative Inspiration!

Make your garage an extension of your creativity and add decor that inspires you. Whether it is functional or just something your love to look at to remind you of why you’re working so hard, implement it into your garage space. Check out the garage potter’s inspiration for her nursery business below!

Tip Seven: Upward Thinking with Garage Overhead Storage.

Incorporating garage overhead storage racks in your garage not only opens up floor and wall space, it allows you to stay completely organized without searching through attics or basements for items used only a few times a year.

Utilize overhead storage to create an less-stress work space. You can label boxes and bins, so you know exactly what is stored overhead.

Tip Eight: Prioritize With a Pegboard in Your Garage!

A pegboard will help you stay organized and offers easy access to the tools and modalities you work with most for your garage projects! Check out this DIY Garage pegboard tutorial!

Tip Nine: To Create Maximum Space, Install an Auto Lift!

Parking the cars in the garage, especially if you have a more than one, takes up a ton of space. Maximizing space is easy with an Auto Lift. You will be able to create more work space for yourself in the garage and fit more than one vehicle! To open up your garage floor space, hire a professional Garage Auto Lift installer !

Auto lifts can create more space for car storage, so you can increase your project work space!

Tip Ten: Use Your Power and Creativity to Push Through Your Work!

You can run a home business out of your garage and you can even finish projects! Just set your mind to the task and remember that everyone starts somewhere, but without organization they may have gotten nowhere! check out the video below for inspiration from Steve Jobs, the garage startup guru.

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