How to Successfully Transform Your Garage into an Amazing Space for Hobbies

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Only 11% of homeowners say they’re satisfied with their garage and wouldn’t want to improve it, according to one Wall Street Journal survey. Whether you’ve just moved into a new home that has a drab and plain garage space or you’ve been wanting to renovate for quite some time, transforming it doesn’t have to be daunting. From the value in mapping out your ideal garage to the simple alterations that have a major impact that are worth considering, here are just a few tips worth keeping in mind.

Planning Out a Custom Space

55% of Americans spend 1-2 hours each week in the garage engaged in hobbies or other pastimes, making the idea of transforming the garage into a functional space to do such hobbies a dream for many. When looking to transform your garage to allow optimal space for hobbies and the like, mapping out a plan is essential, and will ensure you have a solid plan and are aware of the alterations you’ll need to make well in advance. With that in mind, alterations can vary greatly based on hobby — for example, Post Woodworking notes that turning a garage space into a functional art studio might involve custom shelving, while a music studio will likely involve room partitions for sound booths. On the other hand, creating an office space in the garage might require room partitions as well as utility connections. In knowing what you want to do ahead of time, you’ll be able to have an appropriate amount of time to plan ahead, which will allow you to make any general upgrades in addition to custom ones.

General Alterations With a Major Impact

If you’re planning on transforming your garage into a space to explore your hobbies or passions, making general garage upgrades can add a lot to any custom garage space. For example, maximizing storage can be a great general upgrade for holding hobby supplies — whether that be arts and crafts supplies or tools. Adding additional outlets and renovating the floor are just two simple upgrades that can elevate any garage space, while getting a new garage door installed can make for an easy way to elevate the garage from the outside. With that in mind, there are a variety of different garage door styles to choose from, each with their own benefits. For instance, wooden garage door styles are popular in states with Mediterranean or Spanish style homes like Florida or California, while a variety of other garage door styles may suit other homes throughout the US — such as the sectional garage door.

“There’s a reason that the sectional garage door is the most popular. It’s easy to operate, not prone to problems, and inexpensive,” notes Melanie Musson, a home design expert with Clearsurance.com. Musson further goes on to note that sectional garage doors can be found in several materials, including glass, aluminum, and wood. For those looking for extra ceiling space for extra lighting or hobby storage, roller garage doors can allow for light fixtures or rafter storage. When looking to install a new garage door, hiring a professional to do so will ensure the job is done safely and properly. A1 Garage Door Service Phoenix reviews feature a 4.8 out of 5 star rating, with 54 out of 57 customers that would recommend the service. With highly rated areas such as sales knowledge, schedule/communication, and quality of materials and workmanship, involving a professional will give you peace of mind that the job is done right.