Is your garage jam packed with items? Do you wish your garage is a bit more organized, so you have room for a workshop or space to even walk around? People don’t often think about their garage or what it looks like since it’s not the main part of their home. However, keeping it cleaned, organized or even decorating can transform your garage into another living space. Here are some basic must have items for maintaining your garage and keeping it looking sharp.
Must have items for garage interior:
When it comes to the inside of your garage, you want to have a good amount of workable space. This can be achieved by 2 simple steps:
- Get organized. Having a storage system is the most crucial factor in keeping your garage clean. Storage cabinets allows you to keep smaller items, such as your tools, household cleaners, electrical cords, etc. organized and out of site without it piling up in your garage and perhaps getting ruined. For bigger or heavier items such as holiday decorations, boxes of books, etc. you may want to consider an overhead storage unit.
- Maintain garage flooring. Keeping your garage floors clean, free of spills, mud, dirt, or dropped objects, you may want to invest in an upgraded finish to go on top of your cement floors. You can explore epoxy finishes, but that could be too costly and time consuming. Modular tiles are the better way to go because it’s cost effective, easier to install and offers numerous color and style options. You also may want to consider a garage mat to go under your car to protect your floors from oil spills, muddy tires, etc.
Here are SyncroReviews’ recommendations:
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Fleximounts Overhead Garage Storage
Choose from a 1 pack or 2 pack option, either black or white colors; adjustable 22" to 40" ceiling dropdown provides up to 105 cu. ft. of storage; measures 96"L x 48"W x 22" to 40"H; made of powder coated steel, can hold up to 600 lbs.; hardware and instructions included.
Fronteir Garage Storage Cabinet Set - 8 pieces
Choose from black, red or white; includes 3 wall cabinets (24"W x 11.8"D x 18"H), 2 side big lockers (30"W x 18"D x 72"H), 2 bottom cabinets (24"W x 16"D x 30"H) and 1 rubber strong wooden working plate (72"W x 17.2"D x 1"H); made from durable powder coated 22-gauge steel; lockers & bottom cabinets hold 500 lbs each, wall cabinets hold 100 lbs each; bottom & side cabinets have adjustable feet; lockable drawers & cabinets; limited warranty.
TruContain Garage Mat
Choose mat sizes from 7' 9" x 16' to 9' x 22'; squeegee head included; no assembly required; 1.18" foam with heat welded 23 oz. pvc infused fabric creates a flexible yet strong containment edge with a total height near 1.2"; keep snow, mud and rain off your garage floors.
Rubber-Cal Garage Flooring
Choose mat sizes from 4' x 4' to 4' x 25'; has a "diamond-plate metallic" look and made out of durable PVC material - capable of handling heavy foot traffic; can be cut for further customization and modification; easy installation, no assembly required.
Shoe Cabinet Organizer Bench
Measures 17.16"H x 46.8"W x 15.6"D; wood composite, metal frame; foam padded faux-leather seat cushion; sliding doors with silver hardware; holds 10 pairs of adult shoes; seats up to 2 adults; spot or wipe clean
Must have items for garage exterior:
If your garage faces the front, the exterior of your garage maybe one of the first things that people see when they come to your house. For this reason alone, you want to keep your garage exterior appealing. One way to do this is dressing your garage doors with decorative accents, such as adding windows, handles and/or hinges. You may also want to convert your garage into a little place for a gathering of friends (poker night, sports game, etc.). For this, you want to consider screens or barriers to keep insects, dirt, rain or drafts from entering your garage.
Here are SyncroReviews’ recommendations:
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Household Essentials Garage Door Accents
Includes 2 carriage door accent handles and 4 carriage door hinges; strong magnets made of durable UV and weather-resistant plastic that won't rust or discolor; measurements are 15.375"L x 2.375"W x 19"D for hinges, 9.5"L x 1.875"W x .125"D for handles.
M-D Building Garage Door Threshold Kit
Includes one 17.25"L x 16.25"W x 4"H garage door threshold and two tubes of silicone adhesives; durable vinyl seal; performs in temps from -40° to +140° F; prevents drafts, dirt, insects and rain from entering under garage door; helps to save energy; lifetime warranty.
Magzo Garage Door Screen
(Hooks & Loop)
Choose screen sizes from 8'W x 8'H to 16'W x 7'H; includes 1 garage door screen, 1 hook & loop, 30 hooks and 1 push pin; durable fiberglass mesh and weighs 3.7 lbs.; keeps insects out while allowing fresh air & sunshine in so you can use your garage in greater comfort.
Lifestyle Garage Screen Door
(Sliding)
Choose screen sizes from 9'W x 7'H to 18'W x 7'H and a variety of colors to match your house; includes 1 garage door screen with retractable passage door; made of architectural grade, 2”x2”, 050 gauge, aluminum with a baked on finish; runs on a maintenance free, steel track system which is independent but similar to your primary garage door tracks; manually lowering and raising the screen is effortless, aided by a fully spring loaded, counterbalance system.
Premium Motorized Sun Shade
Choose screen sizes from 4'W x 8'H to 10'W x 8'H and a variety of colors to match your house; includes 1 valance sun shade, 1 remote and all hardware needed to install the shade; commercial weight, exterior grade PVC woven fabric provides up to 90% UV block; reduces heat, UV exposure and blinding glare; one remote can control up to 5 shades.
Our review process:
We evaluated all products for the durability of the materials, the sizes each product comes in for an average 1 door garage to 2 door garage specifications, features & options, and how easy the installation guides were. The recommended products had high ratings in all evaluation categories.
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