The garage is a space that has the potential to be a precious area where you can tackle DIY projects, work on the car and keep your important tools and equipment organized. Unfortunately, the garage is little more than a dumping ground for many homeowners and somewhat is chaotic, untidy, and cluttered. With this in mind, here are a few tips for getting this space set up properly and making the most of the area.
Throw Out What You Don’t Need
The first place to start is to go through the garage and throw out what you don’t need. This will help you to free up some space, see what kinds of items you have and which are missing and give you much more space to work with.
Perform A Deep Clean
The garage is also often filled with cobwebs, dirt, and debris, which makes it not the nicest place to spend time. Therefore, it is a good idea to take everything out and perform a deep clean – you could also decorate if necessary, including making sure that you have adequate lighting.
Buy Tools & Equipment
At this stage, you can begin to think about what kind of tools and equipment you need to work on your car. Of course, there are times where a car might be beyond repair, in which case you should consider speaking to a Kia dealer in Northern Ireland to find a high-quality replacement. In terms of tools and equipment to work on the car, a few key items include:
- Trolley jack
- Socket set
- Pliers
- Wrenches
- Screwdrivers
- Mallet
- Mechanic’s chair
- Creeper
- Workbench
- Vice
Smart Storage Solutions
The key to maximizing the space is making sure that you have good storage solutions, which will help to keep the garage organized, keep the work floor clear, and ensure that you can always find what you are looking for. It would help if you used a tool chest for all of your tools, but you could then look to stackable plastic bins, pegboards, and shelves to keep other bits and bobs organized.
Remember Health, Safety & Security
Finally, you need to make sure that you consider health, safety, and security. This will include having a first-aid kit available, keeping the garage floor clear at all times, locking tools away, ensuring that there are ventilation and a security system for the garage.
These tips should help you transform your garage into a practical, well-organised, and useful space that will make it easy and fun to work on your car and carry out DIY.
