Four ways to maximise the use of your garage

1. Keep it tidy

Many people fall into the trap of using their garage as a storage room and not somewhere to keep their car. They have an impressive space, a nice roller garage door, but no car inside. Not only does this add to the risk of your car being stolen but can also cause your roller garage to open properly.

Even if you still wish to use your garage as a storage room, keeping it tidy and clean will allow you to easily find items, keep organised and prevent you from losing anything. Keep large objects away from the roller garage door will also allow you to use the garage door to entre, rather than entering via the house.

2. Safety

Whether your garage is used purely as a storage space or your car is also kept inside, a secure door is a must. This will allow you to store valuable objects in your garage without any doubt as to their safety.

Roller garage doors are the best option for maximum safety. Not only are they reinforced with high strength foam causing them to be extra strong compared to your average garage door but are also fitted with automatic locks.

While roller garage doors look attractive, available in several colours and effects, they provide a full sense of security needed with a garage door.

3. Storage options

There are now numerous options available to increase the storage capacity of your garage. By installing a storage unit you are able to maximise the space in your garage and prevent any obstruction to your garage door.

You can opt for wall units, free standing units or even simple shelving.

4. Create an extra room

Just because your house was bought with a garage does not mean that this space can solely be used as a garage. If you do not have a car or wish to increase the value of your house, you could change the garage into an extra bed room, dining room, or play room.

You could even use this space to extend a pre-existing room such as your kitchen, lounge or dining room. Obviously depending upon the type of room you turn your garage into will effect whether or not you keep your roller garage door. It may be more suitable to brick the wall and install a window.

If your garage is on the smaller side it may be beneficial to keep your washing machine and freezer unit in there and therefore saving you room in the kitchen.