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Options For That Empty Garage Space

07 Feb 2010

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So many homes are now built with something called a tandem garage. It is a great concept but it doesn’t really work for most people. A tandem garage is one that parks one car ahead of the other instead of side by side. The problem is that whenever you want to use the front car, you have to move the other to get it out. This has led to many tandem garages having extra space as homeowners choose to park only one car in them. With that extra room, homeowners need to come up with tandem garage ideas to figure out how to effectively use the extra space.

So, what can this extra space be used for? Use your imagination and brainstorm some ideas. A hobby shop is what many men may choose to do with the extra garage space, as they love the idea of having all that guy stuff close by. The truth is that many women aren’t too excited about things that happen out in the garage, and are more than happy to turn this space over to their husbands. Another option for this space is to make it into a workshop or office.

When you select your lighting for the garage, you should consider the purpose that it will be used for. You will want to sufficiently light up your workspace if you will be utilizing a portion of it as a workshop. It’s important to brightly light any area where you will be using tools. Having adequate lighting is essential in ensuring a safe work environment, and safety should be your primary concern.

If you decide to use your extra garage space to make a game room, than you can choose subtler lighting that suits a game room aura. You will need to install artificial light as it is uncommon for a garage to have enough or any natural light. You can tailor the lighting to exactly what you plan to use the space for.

If you don’t want to use your garage for something like a work area, you might just want to use it for storage. You will then have to think of ways to effectively use the little space you do have. Most people end up thinking about garage cabinet ideas so that they can make better use of the space on their walls. Cabinets in the garage don’t have to be fancy but they do need to be practical and get the job done. Most people get the cabinets from a local home improvement store but you can find and buy them online. If you don’t want to hassle with installing cabinets, you can get the free standing shelves that are very inexpensive and quite strong.

Are you trying to find ideas for that extra garage space? If so, please visit my website Garage Remodeling Ideas where you will find lots of different things you can do with your garage such as garage storage ideas.

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Wooden Carports Are Definitely More Stylish Than Metal Carports

26 Jun 2009

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by John A Moore

Building a wooden carport has many advantages that you might not have realized. Other than providing covered storage for any type of items, most commonly your car or truck, a carport built with the style of your house in mind can really improve the value of your property. Because building with wood is so flexible, you can fashion your carport with any type or period of contemporary architecture to complement the style of your existing structures.

Carports are essentially a covered, non-closed in structure built close to or attached to your house – most often used to protect vehicles from the elements. But housing your car, motorcycle, truck or recreational vehicle are not the only reasons you may want to build a carport. Since they are not closed in, carports are very quick and economical to build. You might decide to build a carport simply for added outdoor covered space, such as a side porch or outdoor dining room.

If you look on line for carport kits, you will probably end up finding that the majority of DIY kits are simple steel carports. These will be sturdier than temporary carport structures, but they leave a lot to be desired in the style department. If you are looking for a wooden carport to complement your house, then you may not be able to find a kit online that you can have delivered. An alternative is to search for wooden carport plans and shop for the materials and construct the building yourself.

If you aren’t happy with a metal carport kit, and don’t feel qualified to build a wooden carport by yourself from plans, then another very good option is to search online or in magazines to find a picture of a car port that suits the style of your house, and have a plan created from the picture. If you know a good local contractor, they should be able to take the picture and with your size specifications engineer a building plan that conforms to local building codes.

Actually, there are a few metal carport models that are manufactured to replicate the look of a much more substantial wooden carport. Larger ‘lumber’ and textured surfaces give these car port kits the wood look that is generally more esthetically appealing over a standard steel carport kit. If you don’t mind giving up the woodworking project that a build-it-yourself wood carport project entails, then a metal carport that looks like painted wood might be the way you choose to go.

As building costs increase carports are becoming a very popular alternative for providing all weather protection for your vehicles. Wooden carports are seeing a big resurgence in popularity, as people are looking for the most attractive way to add value to their homes, while minimizing their time and cost investment.

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