MAKE YOUR GARAGE MORE LIVABLE WITH THESE 7 TIPS

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MAKE YOUR GARAGE MORE LIVABLE WITH THESE 7 TIPS
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• Garages can be so much more than just cold,
  dreary spaces for storing all that stuff you
  should have gotten rid of years ago, and if you
  want to turn your garage into a more livable
  space, its absolutely doable with these simple
  tips
• Make clearly designed zones
• Even if you do store a vehicle or important items
  in your garage, provided you create a defined
  space for each activity, the two (or several)
  should be able to co-exist quite happily. Use
  smart storage systems to hide ugly tools or
  seasonal items, and if youre serious about
  sharing your garage with your belongings, buy
  some cheap but effective partitions to set up at
  intervals.

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• Turn the heat up
• Depending on the size of your garage, you may or
  may not need to invest in a hanging gas-powered
  forced hot air unit and/or air conditioning unit,
  but a little heating and cooling can help make
  the space more enjoyable to be in when the
  mercury rises or the snow begins to fall.
• Insulate it
• Investing in insulation (which doesnt have to
  cost a lot) means that your garage can maintain a
  comfortable temperature all year round, and you
  can even talk to your garage door specialist
  about getting an insulated door (or having the
  existing door fitted with insulation) to make
  your garage even cooler or cozier.

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• Get your garage plumbed
• Your garage may already have a water line running
  through it, making it a simple task for a plumber
  to splice a line off and create a utility or
  sink. While it may only be possible to get cold
  water, you could install a tankless unit under
  the sink. Being able to wash your hands inside
  the garage without having to traipse through into
  your home, is always going to be useful,
  particularly if youve been tinkering with engine
  oil and parts and your hands are covered in
  grease!
• Have Wi-Fi installed
• An internet signal is a bonus no matter what room
  of your home youre in, and even if your Wi-Fi
  signal isnt strong enough in the garage, you can
  install an affordable and simple, signal booster.

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• Flooring
• It might be enough to simply paint your garage
  floor, depending on what condition its in, or
  you might find it more convenient to buy some
  soft rubber floor tiles, which are comfortable to
  walk on, help to insulate sound and can easily be
  cleaned. If youre going to be spending a
  significant amount of time in the garage, youll
  want the floor to be comfortable enough to stand
  and move around on.

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• Make your workshop, work!
• Lets face it, most men wanting to spend more
  time in their garages will be tinkering around
  with DIY projects at some stage, and it makes
  sense to have somewhere safe, convenient and big
  enough to store all your tools and/or equipment.
  However, if its going to be more of a relaxing
  space, then you can add some comfy furniture, a
  flatscreen TV and of course, a fridge to keep the
  beers cool!
• Make sure that once youve finished making your
  garage more livable, that its fully secure and
  burglar proof, especially if youve added any
  items of worth to it. Talk to a garage specialist
  or locksmith if youre worried that your garage
  may not be as secure as it could be.

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