March 18, 2016

Let Your Garage Double as your Hobby Workshop

While the idea of a garage is that it gives you a place to park your vehicle keeping it safe from the outside elements, the fact is that we end up using our garage for all kinds of other purposes. Sure it can still be for parking, but you may also use it for practical purposes, or even fun ones. If you have a hobby and don’t have the space in your home for your hobby, the garage is often the next best thing.

Let’s take a look at the ways in which you can use your garage, and the best way to organize it for each hobby.

Your Own Personal Fitness Center

Plenty of people join gyms in order to get in shape, but with that said, it’s not for everyone. Sometimes it can be too costly to join, or maybe it’s more simple and you just don’t like going to a gym to work out. Instead you may opt to invest in some workout equipment of your own, but this can take up a lot of space in your house. A garage can be the perfect solution for getting all the equipment out of your house, and into a designated workout space.

You want to be sure that your workout space stays organized and functional of course, so here’s some tips that may help you with that quest.

  • If you have large workout equipment, try mounting it from the wall so that you save floor space. This is great for when you want to pull your car into the garage.
  • If you have small items such as workout balls, gloves, bands, etc., you can store them in a lightweight laundry basket or one of the mesh laundry bags. These can be stored on shelves.
  • For sporting goods and workout equipment that is long and narrow, make use of the wrapping paper stand‑up bins or tall laundry baskets. These will hold items such as baseball bats, hockey sticks, tennis rackets, etc.
  • Install shelves in which the height can be adjusted.

Honor Your Green Thumb

If gardening is your hobby of choice, then a garage is the perfect place to organize all your tools, pots, soil, and more. In fact you can create your very own little garden center right in your garage. Having all the appropriate tools on hand can certainly help you grow that garden of your dreams.What’s great is that you can also use this storage space in the cold weather to you’re your garden tools safe and sound and ready for spring.

Here’s a look at some tips.

  • For all your small hand‑held garden tools such as your shovel, rake, and clippers, make use of peg board to hang them from. You can mount the pegboard right on the wall of your garage. The great part is that the pegs are adjustable.
  • Create your very own portable garden cart by using a kitchen cart. These usually come with a cupboard, drawers, and a small countertop space.
  • Keep all your large/long tools together such as your full‑sized rake, shovel, and hoes in a homemade tower for tools.

A Crafter’s Dream

It would be great if you had that spare room in your house for scrapbooking, woodworking, and refinishing but the fact of the matter is that most people don’t have that kind of extra space. Instead your garage can act as the perfect spot for all your crafts and DIY projects. This can be the spot where you keep all your tools, materials, and accessories just ready and waiting for you and your imagination.

  • Every good crafter or DIYer needs a proper workbench/table so why not create one in your garage? You can make a stationary table or one that pulls down from the wall or folds up. This is great if you’re tight on space in your garage as you can tuck it away when you finish.
  • Use a large rubber garbage can with a lid to keep scraps of wood, large PVC or plastic, or any other big pieces.
  • If you plan on using cabinets or drawers to store items and supplies in, label the doors. A cool option is to purchase chalkboard paint to use on the door/drawer. This allows you to label the contents in chalk and erase it as you change what is in there.

Your Own Auto Mechanic Shop

For anyone that collects motorcycles or cars/car parts then you understand better than anyone how important workspace is. Creating your very own mechanic shop that gives you the space to work on your various collections is a wonderful way to encourage your hobby. A garage is a great place for this type of hobby. You may opt to use just one bay in your garage or the full garage, it’s totally up to you and how much work you plan on putting into your hobby.

Nothing is more frustrating than working on a car or motorcycle and then reaching for a tool only to discover it has been misplaced. Instead here are some ideas for keeping your garage organized and ready for your own mechanic projects.

  • Make use of shelving whenever possible. Opt for adjustable height shelving so it can accommodate short and tall items.
  • Create your own work desk or bench. You may want a workbench with a metal top so it is durable. Be sure your workspace is as the right height since you will most likely be standing at it as you work.
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