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Gone are the days when the garage was simply a place to store the car away from the elements. Today’s homeowner is re-envisioning this often overlooked – but exceedingly useful – space. New garage-friendly storage solutions make it possible for garages to be converted into a variety of uses, including storage spaces, office spaces, or spaces for hobbies to unfold.
Of course, before a garage can be converted into anything, it must first be cleaned and organized. Pre-revamp, many garages are a dumping ground for clutter that doesn’t otherwise have a place in the home. For many people, the first step to organizing a cluttered space is coming up with an organization plan. This requires thoughtful consideration of the type of storage and organization solutions that are going to be implemented in the space.
Many solutions exist, including cabinetry, pegboards, and shelving. It’s important to consider what kind of cabinetry will best suit the newly imagined space. Some garage experts say that wood cabinets and metal cabinets are the best option for the garage, making them a much better choice than plastic or fiberboard. Because of the types of conditions that the garage experiences by way of chemicals, debris, and changes in temperature, it’s really important to pick a material that is going to be durable.
Slide-Lok offers a modular cabinet system made from real plywood rather than condensed wood, which is a durable and fantastic option. The Slide-Lok line also offers customizations by way of size and type of cabinets for the garage.
The Gladiator Garageworks line from Whirlpool is another highly lauded option, this time in steel. Steel has long offered unmatched durability for garages, and the Gladiator Garageworks line is no different. Contractors particularly like the line because of the ease in installing it, its flexibility, and its ruggedness.
The Gladiator Garageworks line also includes a variety of other options for the garage, including:
Appliances:
The Gladiator Garageworks line was actually created for warmer-climate clients who found that their appliances didn’t last as long as they could in warmer heat. Whirlpool’s solution is this line, which is created with power-coated steel that is durable and protective.
Workbenches:
Available in both six and eight feet lengths.
Storage for Tools:
Easy to move modular floor units are thick. Short gear boxes, tall gear boxes, and a gear drawer set is available as are two different sizes of wall cabinets.
Floors:
Interlocking one-foot square tiles are offered in silver and black. Stain resistant and designed to match other Gladiator Garageworks products. Other accessories that match the line, such as storage bins, tool holders, and power strips.
Any garage redesign is most successful when it’s well planned. Having a solid idea of how you want to use the garage after the redesign as well as what types of storage solutions you’ll need to implement in order to achieve the most from the space will help you make the right decisions when it comes time to purchase new products.
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