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Maximizing Your Property: How to Convert a Garage into an Efficient Workshop

May 13, 2019 By Admin

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While an architect may have designed your home to help you safely store your vehicle, there are various ways to maximize the valuable square footage.

Many homeowners are guilty of storing an endless array of junk in their garage each day over their car. Rather than hoarding items you don?t need and allowing the space to go to waste, consider a conversion.

If you are passionate about DIY or want to create woodworking projects within your home, read the following helpful advice on how to convert a garage into an efficient workshop.

Descale Your Belongings

The first action you must take it to descale any belongings filling up your garage, from old paint cans to bicycles you haven?t used in several years. Decluttering your garage cannot only make your home appear more organized, but you?ll realize exactly how much square footage you?ll have to work within your new workshop.

Craftsman working in garage

Adequate Electricity and Lighting

Most architects will not design a residential home with a garage workshop in mind. For this reason, it might not offer the adequate electrical outlets or overhead lighting you need to work on a variety of projects. While an extension cord or floor lamps might help, it might be a smarter solution to install additional lighting and power outlets.

Invest in Heavy Duty Storage Solutions

As you will more than likely need to house a substantial number of tools, tool chests and products in your new workshop, it is a wise move to invest in sturdy shelving solutions to improve organization. For example, G-rack.co.uk provides everything from heavy-duty shelving to hard-wearing workbenches to suit both your needs and budget.

A High-Quality Tool Chest

Tools are an expensive investment. Rather than allowing them to deteriorate over time due to a lack of care, invest in a high-quality tool chest to house your:

  • Hammers
  • Screws
  • Electric power tools
  • Saws
  • Screwdrivers

Plus, you will know exactly where an item is each time you need it. Don?t forget to purchase a drawer mat, which can prevent your various tools from sliding around a chest.

Man working on motorcycle in garage

Hang a Pegboard

There will, however, be some tools you will commonly use each day. To simplify your workshop, consider hanging a pegboard onto a wall, so you can quickly grab a tool you need without scrambling through a chest. It?s an effective way to create a clean, organized workshop.

Heating and Cooling Systems

Most residential garages do not offer insulation, which means the space can be icy cold during winter and hot and sticky in summer. Rather than allowing extreme temperatures to distract you from your work, consider adding an AC unit or space heater into your workshop.

Durable Flooring

Your workshop flooring will need to withstand various wear and tear throughout the years. If you have a concrete garage floor, this could suffice, but it can be prone to staining and it may lead to you walking much dust and dirt across your property. Instead, incorporate garage floor tiling into your workshop and consider installing rubber floor mats for greater durability.

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