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Our garage is a mess! The last house we lived in, there was no garage. So we were excited when we moved two years ago into a larger house with a garage. How wonderful for winter weather! We would not have to go out and defrost and clear the snow from the car. How wrong we were! Last year we were dumped on with snow, the worst winter in decades, and our car was outside in the driveway. What about our garage? It was a being used for storage, both organized and unorganized.
We really did try to organize our garage. We built shelves along the walls for boxes and plastic totes. Along another wall we had some metal shelves for home business items. There was also a work bench to keep tools organized with a cupboard above it that came from the kitchen remodel. But everything was still a mess, there just wasnât enough room. The motorcycle was in the garage, so that was good, but it took up floor space requiring the rest of the garage to be even better organized if we hoped to fit a car in as well. Also, we were sloppy recyclers. We were really good at recycling milk jugs, cereal boxes and cardboard, but for some reason people just opened the door and threw it into the garage to be gathered and taken to the recycling center once a month. I know that we had recycling bins at one time, but who knows what happened to them?
So enough was enough, we did not need another winter with our car outside. My husband is a âdo it yourselfâ kind of guy, which is really great, but we needed some help to get our garage organized, something that didnât cost a lot of money. We did not need the fancy large cabinets that are really nice but out of our budget. Also, it is the garage, rough built shelves worked great, we just needed creative ways of finding more space.
With a little research, we discovered some GREAT garage organizers to help us get more out of our limited space. Obviously, this was a universal problem that someone had put a considerable amount of thought to and had done something about it! There are many different items available to hang most anything on your wall or ceiling.
If you have wall space that is not used up by shelving, you can get some great wall garage organizers. They come in different forms, but are basically like a peg board or wall slat system that is used in department stores. Once you have the wall system in place, you can purchase different types of brackets, hooks and shelves to fit most any need. There are hooks for hanging gardening tools to help organize your rakes, hoes, shovels, etc. There are special shelves and baskets available to fit other sporting goods or other miscellaneous items. You can get large hooks specially designed to hang bicycles or garden hoses, or really small bins for organizing different hardware items such as screws, nuts and bolts.
Now, I donât really have much extra wall space for special hanging needs, though I could used some of these specialty hooks to help better organize some larger tools and bikes. And such hooks are available without having to purchase an entire wall system. Perfect for what I need.
The main accessible space that I have is the ceiling and I discovered some really neat systems to hang items. Some garage organizer systems are full metal shelves that hang. The shelf can come in varying sizes and depths. Sizes can vary from as small as a 2â x 6â to as large as a 4â x 8â, with drop down depths varying from 12â to 45â. These shelves are perfect for seasonal items such as camping supplies. Some shelves, such as I have described, you have to access by ladder, other systems are available that work on a pulley system for easy access.
Another great garage organizer system that I found was tracks that hung from the ceiling. The tracks have an âLâ shape. You position two sets of tracks the distance apart that you need so that you can hang plastic totes between them. For us this is perfect. All of our Christmas supplies are already kept in green plastic totes. We just hang the tracks 30â apart, label our totes and hang them by their lips on the tracks! Economical and we can keep using storage container that we already have. Also great for hanging plastic file containers. After all, where are you supposed to put those files that you are encouraged to keep for seven years? Many of these systems also come with special hangers for bikes and ladders.
Well, it did not take too much to get our garage organized. After all, we had been trying but were short just a little space. By using garage organizers to better organize some wall space for those awkward items like large tools and ladders, and then ceiling space for specialty items that only need to be accessed seasonally really helped. Though I have to say, that my favorite garage organizer gadget is my bike pulley!
MJ Marks
http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/my-garage-is-a-mess-but-what-are-my-options-in-garage-organizers-702050.html
We are currently have a 24X32 two car garage put up. Obviously both cars will be going in it, so I’m not exactly sure what the measurements will be on how much room we will have for storing things like bikes, mowers, etc. I work on my car a lot, so I want to be able to have a place for my tools. Should I just hang up regular shelving, or would it be better for me to install a work bench type thing with cabinets and such on the wall?
Just ride motorcycles and park them in your house.
I have an uninsulated block garage. Since everybody is being green right now, I thought it would be great to find a use for old refrigerators. I don’t know if the average r-value of a door would be worth doing it. I was thinking I could use long masonry screws near the corners to attach them directly to the wall, outside of door against the wall, inside of door facing in the garage. I figure it would help add insulation plus it would give me some extra shelving space for small items.
I know this is a strange questions but please give me constructive criticism. Thanks!
I think I will try it if I can get enough free fridge doors. Since I wasn’t going to insulate the garage anyway, I figured something is better than nothing.
Hopefully I can get doors from fridges that are only 10 years old or less, I would think the insulation would be better in these fridges. Oh and keep up the suggestions.
just try it anyway..if so you can start a whole new revolution..and patent it at the same time…
my husband is not handy at all I can not afford to hire a handy man right now . I have this great rattan shelving unit that needs some support it wobbles I am afraid it will tip over I store my heavy cooking pots and pans, and cook books.
Can Mr. Notsohandy use a screwdriver? Send him to the hardware store for four 1/4"x 2" lag screws and four 1/4" fender washers. Tap on the wall to find the stud, mark it with a pencil line, then get him to screw the lag screws (with the washers on them) through the rattan and into the stud.
Whether you have an old-fashioned screened porch, a patch of wooden deck or lawn, a patio by the pool, or a balcony in a highrise condo, you have the basic requirements for a summer of “al fresco” (outdoor) living.
Blame our long, cold winters, but at the first sign that warm weather is here, Canadians rush to move ourselves - hammocks, chairs, tables… even fully equipped kitchens - to the great outdoors. Take some time to plan your outdoor living space this summer - and you’ll find that you’re spending more time - and better time - enjoying the brief summer season.
First, take a look at what you’ve got, and consider when and how you will be spending your time outdoors. If you’re working away from home most days, pay special attention to how your outdoor living space can be used for morning breakfasts and evening meals and relaxing. Got a crew of kids enjoying a summer at home? Remember that you’ll need to accommodate their needs during the hottest part of the day. At a minimum, you’ll want a) a place to share an outdoor meal, and b) a comfortable place to relax.
To plan for comfort on hot days, consider how you’ll get shade. If you’re lucky enough to have a mature tree or two, be sure to take advantage of the cool shade you’ve got at your disposal. It’s not just the shade that cools; a mature tree draws cool moisture from deep in the ground and expires it into the surrounding air. If you don’t have natural shade, you’ll need to find some - under a covered porch or pergola, for example - or create some - with umbrellas, or some kind of canopy.
For living outdoors in the evening, you’ll need to think about some soft lighting to enable you to enjoy your night under the stars. This can be as simple or elaborate as you like: Chinese lanterns, hurricane lamps, candelabra hanging from a branch, or just a row of tealights in jam jars. For no-fuss, all-summer lighting, drape strands of electric fairy lights in trees or around doorways and put the switch on a timer. Every evening, these lights will be an open invitation to head outdoors. And don’t let mosquitoes drive you indoors. If you don’t have a screened porch, then make use of citronella candles - placed generously around your living space just before twilight.
Al fresco meals are part of summer life. Even a morning coffee tastes better outdoors. So don’t limit yourself to the standard “burgers on the barbie”; plan some weekend brunches and candlelit dinners. To make it easy to prepare and enjoy your meal, set up your outdoor living space with an extra sidetable to hold plates, cutlery and extra serving dishes. The same space might work as a bar for drinks. Find a good container - like a large galvanized tub - to fill with ice and beverages. If you don’t have a chafing dish, start looking for one; they’re great for keeping your entrees warm when dining outdoors. And don’t forget a few heat-proof serving trays for transporting food to the table.
To maximize your enjoyment of your summer space, go beyond the basics and decorate your outdoor living area as you would any other room in the house: decide on a theme, select colours, consider accessories. You don’t need to have the standard patio furniture set. Walk around your house and yard taking stock of what you’ve already got to work with. A few tired chairs and an old kitchen table from your student days? Get out the paint. You could create a whimsical setting inspired by either Beatrix Potter or Picasso. Or mix garage sale finds with an exotic shawl and Moroccan lanterns for an eastern theme. Love a modern, stripped-down aesthetic? Look for inexpensive aluminum chairs and industrial-style tables and shelving units. Add a hit of colour, or keep it neutral with aluminum trays of pea gravel and neat pots of clipped turfgrass as a centerpiece.
Be sure that your outdoor living space includes a spot for utter relaxation: a hammock strung between two trees, or perhaps a few comfortable Muskoka chairs with broad arms to hold a drink. Or a sling chair that’s slouchy enough to snooze in. While some choices are dictated by conviviality, this decision should be strictly for comfort!
Setting up your outdoor living space is like adding an extension to the house; it adds a whole new dimension to your lifestyle, and a whole new opportunity to enjoy your home. There’s a reason why, at our favourite restaurants, the patio tables always fill up first - especially in the evening. We love to live outdoors. With a little planning, this summer, you can live “al fresco” every day…at home.
The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence
http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/live-quotal-frescoquot-this-summer-91016.html
I bought a regular cookie cutter 3bed-2bath-2car 1590 sq. ft. house brand new in December 2008 for $125,000 with nearly NO upgrades, being a handy person that can do them myself for cheaper. My question is: approximately how much value will I have added to my house through home improvements? So far I’ve:
1. painted the walls (they were white) and put up blinds/curtains,
2. put in ceiling fixtures,
3. put in a pool,
4. put in a river rock border around the backyard (was a dirt lot) with a stone paver barrier,
5. put in flowering bushes to cover the pool equipment,
6. put in grass,
7. put in stone pavers on one side of the pool as a deck,
8. added a 4′ invisible pool fence (removable),
9. added a French door from the master bedroom straight out to the pool deck,
10. put up shelving in the garage,
11. put child safety latches on cabinets (removable),
12. put child safety alarm on back door (removable),
13. put anti-theft locks on exterior doors,
14. upgraded all kitchen appliances
and that’s about it, I’ve been a busy bee the last 10 months.
The pool was probably a waste of money and the worst thing you could have done. Except for certain parts of the country like the southwest. Of all your other things you did the paint was the only thing you did that was an upgrade. You need to do work on the kitchen and baths. They are the two most important areas of your home to improve. Since all the other improvement revolve around the pool they are not upgrades. The three exterior upgrades needed to improve homes are windows, paint or siding, and landscaping. Here are some links to help you. Good luck with your home.
http://www.buy-and-sell-house-fast.com/sell-house/upgrade-before-selling-house.shtml
http://ezinearticles.com/?Building-For-High-Resale-Value,-What-Upgrades-You-Need,-Which-You-Should-Go-Without&id=537991
Doors are almost like an address and identity to a home. A door, unique in style, design and finish makes a statement about its owner’s taste. So, while on a Home Remodeling process, care should be taken in selecting doors.
Door models and makes differ for each room and needs. Broadly speaking, doors can be classified as Antique Doors, Fiberglass Doors, Garage Doors, Patio Doors, Sliding Doors, French Doors, Interior Doors, Swinging Doors, Entry Doors and Front Doors.
Entry Doors in antique style can be suitable if one has a palace for a home. Doors made with solid Indian Teak together with original hand forged accessories, French doors salvaged from buildings in France, doors made of thick solid oak salvaged from early 1900s home and other such doors from various ancient and historic homes and places can give a real royal look to the home.
Fiberglass doors are available for both entry and indoor purposes. Fiberglass doors made to look like mahogany or oak, with stiles made from engineered wood with PUF cores for energy efficiency and rot-resistant bottom rail make a good choice as entry doors. Fiberglass doors made to look like traditional hardwood door, ready to install doors in 14 pre finished colors, besides doors of fiberglass panels in solid colors to conceal scratches and abrasions make a good selection.
Interior doors may be styled as swinging doors. Louvered doors in custom sizes with a choice of mahogany, cedar, poplar, cherry, maple or others may look ideal in a room where the doorway is arched. A full length book-case as a secret passage way is available. The doors come with deeper shelving, with options to make it in ash, basswood, maple and more.
Sliding doors come handy where space is a problem. But they make a style statement in places where the space is plenty. Sliding patio doors, moving on steel-wheel rollers, with a fiberglass mesh and extruded aluminum frame for heavy use with options of red oak, pine or black walnut make is one of the many styles available in the market.
Patio doors are available in such a style that it’s difficult to tell where the indoor ends and outdoor begins. Patio doors are treated for water and insect resistance, with opening styles including sliding, out swing, in swing, hinged and bi-parting. Patio doors, offer protection against winds, debris and break-ins.
Doors are often the first ring of protection against break-ins. Care should be taken while choosing a door. The door may be for the entrance or for the backdoor. But, for each purpose a specific kind of door, made up of specific material is available. Choice of doors should not be made based on the suggestions of friends and relatives or on the basis of an attractive advertisement in a magazine. One should not place a teak wood door for the bathroom just because he can afford it to. It would only make the owner seem to be a fool to others. A right door at the right place will not only mean a good decision but also value added to a beautiful home.
Linda Polansky
http://www.articlesbase.com/internet-articles/home-remodeling-products-118596.html
Garage Shelves and New Gatewant to add shelving, racks, hooks, etc…to better organize my garage. I’d like to have something I can look at to copy/imitate, but can’t find anything like that. Any suggestions?
Try this:
http://www.carguygarage.com/
Like most homeowners today, you may not have a basement or garage to store necessary items such as tools, garden implements and accessories. Also, if you lack shelving space, as most homeowners do, and you cannot afford to redo your kitchen – why not purchase a Rubbermaid Storage Shed. This can be a short term solution to an ongoing problem.
Do you own a fireplace? Why not purchase a shed to contain your firewood. It will stay free and dry from the inclement weather. Or, have you been buying Barbie dolls for your girls; trading cards for your boys from day one? Do you have tons of scrapbooks from your child’s birth to his later years and have nowhere to put them? When you open your kid’s closet door, does everything you’ve stored on the top shelf fall to the floor? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then now is the time to buy storage shed to store your priceless items.
What is so impressive about this shed is that it is pre-fabricated; easy to assemble; low on maintenance, and relatively inexpensive. Depending upon the space you have available in your backyard, there are a variety of vertical and horizontal sheds that will suit your needs. There are several online sites where in you can purchase these sheds; encompassing different styles, textures, and sizes. Another benefit is that you will not have to sacrifice the décor of your backyard with a shed which can eventually become an eyesore. Rubbermaid has a wide selection of sheds, such as green on white and wood on white, which will certainly blend in with your backyard motif.
The sheds come with or without shelves; the vinyl structure is weather resistant; and they are completely strong and durable. Averaging anywhere from $200.00 to $600.00, this cost-saving utility is a must have for your space-saving needs. Cleaning is a breeze, too. Soap and water is all you need to restore the shed to its original sheen.
Whether you are a gardener, a handyman, or a crafts person; a gourmet chef, a baker, a collector, or one who never throws anything away – eventually you will need storage space to meet all of your needs. Having a shed in your backyard will not only rid your home of all of the clutter, but will allow you to store your expensive equipment and priceless items in an organized fashion.
Adriana Copaceanu
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/rubbermaid-storage-sheds-to-the-rescue-69494.html