Most homeowners have a list of projects that they eventually want to tackle around the house. Unfortunately, one area that often gets omitted or overlooked on this list is the garage. We end up prioritizing other areas because we don’t spend as much time in the garage. But if you’ve been putting off getting your garage in order, 2025 is the year to finally get it done.
Benefits of a Remodeled Garage
So, what are the benefits that come from choosing to fix up your garage this year? For starters, you’ll have more space in your home. Many of us use our garages for extra storage areas rather than their intended purpose, housing our vehicles. And, even if you choose not to keep your car in the garage, there are plenty of other things you could be doing with that space, from an extra living-room-type area to a space for crafts and other projects.
Fixing up your garage can also improve your home’s value. Whenever it comes time to sell your home, you’ll want to get as much for it as you can. And while there are many factors that go into determining your home’s value, your garage is certainly a piece of it. A clean and organized garage will create a better first impression on potential buyers, while new flooring, shelving, and other renovations can boost the underlying value.
Lastly, a fixed-up garage can simply give you more peace of mind. If you’re like many homeowners, clutter and disorganization are unpleasant to look at. You may even avoid your garage because it’s in such an unruly state. By finally taking the time to address it, you can remove that source of stress from the back of your mind.
Start by Clearing Out the Junk
A good place to start with fixing up your garage is clearing out all the things you no longer need. Many homeowners accumulate junk over the years and use their garages as a place to store it all. Any time you have something you don’t know what to do with but aren’t ready to get rid of, it goes into the garage. Time goes by, and the clutter accumulates until your garage is in need of serious help.
Set aside a day to go through everything in the garage, deciding whether to keep, throw away, donate, or sell each item. You’ll likely find that you don’t need to keep as much as you thought. If you haven’t used something in a few years, you can likely find a new home for it. Who knows, you may even make some money if you have anything of value stored in your garage that you no longer need by selling it online or by hosting a garage sale.
Decide on Large-Scale Renovations
Once all the junk is out of your garage, you can then decide if you want to complete larger-scale renovations on the garage. Getting rid of the junk will help you get a clearer picture of the state of your garage and help you envision whether you want to use that space for something else.
For example, if you want to create a space to spend time in, you might want to install new concrete coatings on the floor. According to Cardinal Concrete Coatings, “Compared to traditional concrete, concrete coatings provide many benefits. One benefit is that they are much more durable and stain-resistant. Additionally, concrete coatings are very easy to clean and maintain. Lastly, they provide slip resistance, which is essential for safety reasons.” This would make the floor more suitable for a project area or a playroom for your kids.
Other renovations might include giving the walls a fresh coat of paint, installing a new garage door, implementing a security system, or setting up new lighting. Now is the perfect time to complete these sorts of projects, as your garage is already in a state of disarray, and you won’t have to undo your hard work later when you decide to renovate.
Organize What’s Left
Lastly, set up your newly cleared-out and renovated garage in an organized way. With all this hard work to create a new space, you don’t want to find yourself doing it all again in a year because it has become unorganized. Neatly organize your remaining storage items with boxes, shelving, plastic tubs, and whatever else you need. It also helps to label everything so that you know where to put things back when you’re done with them.
Then, it’s just a matter of keeping up good habits over time. Rather than waiting for your garage to become a disaster area once again, spend some time every few months performing upkeep on your garage. This will make the time investment now worth it, as you’ll continuously have a neat garage space that you can use for more than just extra storage.
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