Garage Organization: 6 Things Your Garage Wants for Christmas

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Between vehicles, lawn and garden equipment, outdoor toys, tools, and storage, your garage works hard all year. With Christmas time coming up fast, it’s time to treat it to an upgrade. But what should you choose? We have a few great ideas in mind!

1. Epoxy Garage Flooring

Imagine your garage with a shiny, smooth, and durable floor that’s easy to clean. Epoxy garage flooring not only transforms the look of your space but also provides protection against spills, stains, and cracks. This gift will not only make your garage look sleek but also help it withstand the test of time. Plus, it’s a gift that keeps on giving since it requires minimal maintenance.

2. Custom Garage Cabinets

Does your garage resemble a chaotic storage unit more than a functional space? Garage cabinets are the answer to that problem. Custom cabinets come in all shapes and sizes to create the perfect storage solution for tools, sporting equipment, gardening supplies, and more. This gift to your garage will ensure that everything has its place—and the garage stays tidy all year long.

3. LED Lighting

Let there be light in your garage! With LEDs, you can swap out the bulbs in your existing fixtures, or upgrade those fixtures with new ones. Either way, look for LED bulbs and light fixtures made for garages as these tend to be ultra bright so that you can light up your workspace while cutting energy costs.

4. The StoreWall System

This is the unsung hero of garage organization. Carolina Custom Garage is an authorized dealer of StoreWall, which is an innovative slatwall system that lets you hang a variety of hooks, baskets, and other organization solutions. Use hooks and hangers to organize everything from smaller tools like hammers and screwdrivers to larger items like extension cords, shovels, rakes and more. StoreWall’s baskets and shelves give you the perfect spot for all the odds and ends that you can’t hang up. StoreWall is waterproof and stain-resistant, too, so it will keep on looking great even in busy garages where the occasional spill or mess is likely to happen.

The best part? StoreWall puts all of your most-used tools and equipment within easy reach, plus you can rearrange hooks, hangers, and more as your needs change, making it a versatile addition to your garage.

5. Wall-Mounted Tool Racks

Wall-mounted tool racks come in various shapes and sizes, designed to accommodate a variety of items, from long-handled brooms to tiny screwdrivers. These racks are the ideal gift for garages that are begging you to free up valuable floor space while keeping tools neatly organized.

6. Overhead Storage Systems

If your garage has a high ceiling or lots of wasted space above the garage door’s rails, consider getting it an overhead storage system for Christmas. These systems consist of sturdy racks or platforms that hang from your garage ceiling, safely stashing away items you don’t need to access daily—like the seasonal decorations once you’re done with them for the year. Overhead storage systems take full advantage of your vertical space—and that means you’ll be able to empty out a closet elsewhere in your home or safely stow away those boxes that have been taking up space on the garage floor.

This Christmas, don’t forget to show your garage some love. Whether you choose to revamp the flooring, add storage, or improve its functionality, these gifts will transform your garage into a more organized, efficient, and inviting space. If you’d like to learn more about any of these upgrades—or other things you can do to treat your garage to something nice for Christmas—contact us for a free estimate. Your garage will thank you!

 

4 Benefits of Custom Garage Organization

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Your garage is much more than just a space to park your car. With the right organization, storage, and design, you can use it for all kinds of other activities. Whether you have a lot of tools you need to access, you need to store exercise or sports equipment, or you really want to see your yard work items all in one place so you can find them quickly, custom garage organization options can be the right choice. Here are four big benefits of choosing a custom solution.

1. You Get a Total Organization Solution for Your Garage

Custom storage means you get the organization solution you want instead of being stuck with what you can find and put together based on standard options. There are some nice storage choices available, but there’s nothing like getting a custom solution that works for everything you need without wasted space or missing options you’d really like.

2. The Right Wall Storage Makes Everything Easier

Wall storage is a big part of many custom garage organization solutions. Why? Because there’s often a lot of wall space in a garage. Most of the time, that space isn’t being used when it could solve clutter and crowding problems really easily. Custom organization solutions that are focused on wall storage give you the ability to get things off the floor, in bins, on hooks, or in other spaces with a focus on functionality and a great look.

3. There are Options Based on Specific Activities

If you have a particular hobby or you use certain tools a lot, you may want a very specific type of storage solution. Custom options are the way to go, so you can make sure your golf clubs are protected, your expensive saw is put away correctly, or the hobby items you need stored are protected from moisture or dust.

There’s no reason to settle for something that just barely works simply because you can grab that option off the shelf at your local store. Instead, taking the time to get a custom solution means you can have what you want, need, and like for the long term. It’s well worth it to protect the items that matter to you.

4. Quality Storage is Secure, Rugged, and Versatile

When you choose a custom garage organization solution, you get storage that’s going to hold up to use. Bins for basketballs, hooks for lawn rakes, hangers for bicycles, and many more options are available. The quality of these items means they’ll last and stay looking great for years, and you can feel confident using them for their intended purposes.

Don’t settle for a garage storage option that’s not really a solution, with bins stacked in the corner and tools scattered on a bench. Custom storage solutions are available for your garage, and they give you more of what you’re looking for to create a comfortable, usable space where you can find what you need and get moving.

 

3 Reasons it’s Time to Upgrade Your Garage Storage

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If you spend a lot of time in your garage, you naturally want to keep improving and upgrading it. Plus, you want it to fit in with the rest of your home and not feel like a forgotten space.

The good news is that there are all kinds of ways you can upgrade your garage and make it better without any need for a big remodel. Some of the most common options for upgrades are flooring, cabinets, and wall organization.

Not sure if it’s time to make some changes in your garage? Here are three of the biggest reasons to upgrade your garage storage, so you can make the most of the space you have. 

1. Your Organization is Disorganized

Being able to find something in your garage when you need it is important. After all, there’s not much point in having the right tools for the job if you can’t access them. Without good organization options, your garage can quickly turn into a disorganized mess.

That leaves you frustrated and can even mean that you have to go out and buy something you know you already have and just can’t find. Wall organizers and new cabinets are great ways to have more space to store things, so you can keep it all organized and within easy reach.

2. You Don’t Have the Space You Need

Not having enough space is frustrating, but most of the time, the problem is really that you aren’t using the space efficiently. There might be a lot of empty wall space, for example, or tubs stacked in the corner because you don’t have cabinet space for the items inside.

By installing cabinets on the wall and using other wall space for the organization of larger items like shovels, rakes, leaf blowers, and even bicycles, you can create a usable, workable, organized space you’ll love.

3. Your Garage is Looking Tired and Worn

Since your garage isn’t treated the same way as the rest of your house, it can start to look dirty and tired more easily. But you can make a big change really easily. A good cleaning and fresh coat of paint go a long way. 

After that, make sure you put up wall organizers to hold anything that won’t fit in a cabinet. Depending on the ceiling height of your garage, you may be able to store things on rails up above your vehicles, too.

Decide where you want your cabinets to go and what size they should be. Then you can get them installed and look great. Also, consider re-doing your garage floor with a great coating to protect it, and make it look new and clean.

A few small changes go a very long way when you want your garage to look and feel like a good space. It should be as functional as possible, but you also want it to match in with the rest of your house. Upgrading it for better storage could be just what you need.

3 Garage Trends for 2023

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Is a garage transformation on your project list for 2023? If so, you may be wondering what the trends are and what options you have to transform your garage into the garage of your dreams.

In the past, garages were only used for automobile and tool storage. Today garages are being used for so much more. Many people are using their garages as an additional usable space in their homes, for hobbies, DIY projects, fitness spaces, additional storage, workspace and so much more. The options are almost endless with what you can use a garage for with the right storage systems and updates.

If you are planning a garage transformation in 2023, here are three trends you should keep in mind:

1. Organization and functionality are on trend for 2023.

The rise of Marie Kondo and the popularity of other home organization shows has created a trend in having a home that is well organized and sparks joy in all spaces of the home. You can transform your garage space into a more organized and stylish space by adding custom storage solutions and new epoxy floor treatments. Carolina Custom Garages can help you achieve a functional, organized, and on-trend garage that will meet your needs.

Carolina Custom Garages offers a variety of storage solutions including organization for sports equipment, wall storage systems, activity organizers, overhead storage, and custom garage cabinets and accessories. With so many options, you can create the perfect organizational system for your garage space with Carolina Custom Garages.

2. Minimalism is very much a trend right now and becoming a lifestyle for many.

A custom garage storage solution can help you achieve minimalism. By having a spot for everything and being able to easily access reduces repeat purchases. If you are able to organize your space and make it fit your needs better you are more likely to actually use the space you have for storage in your garage. This will help declutter the interior of your home and allow you to live more minimally.

3. Aesthetics are on trend.

Everyone wants a picture-perfect move-in ready home. An aesthetically pleasing garage is possible. The custom storage solutions from Carolina Custom Garages are not only functional, but they look great too. Carolina Custom Garages can install custom cabinets for you. The cabinets are designed to look pleasing while being manufactured to survive in a garage environment. You can customize the cabinets to meet your needs and style with many color and hardware options available to choose from.

An epoxy garage floor is an affordable way to make your garage more aesthetically pleasing while also being functional and adding value to your home. Carolina Custom Garages offers epoxy garage floor coatings in a variety of colors and can mix and match colors to give you the ideal look and match your style.

View the Carolina Custom Garages project gallery to get inspired for your 2023 garage transformation.

Whether you are someone who uses their garage just to protect your vehicles, or someone who is seeking to use their garage to meet a variety of needs Carolina Custom Garages can help transform your garage into a space that is functional, stylish, and meets all your needs.