Tips for upgrading your garage

If you have a garage and it hasn’t been updated since you moved into your house years ago, you’ve probably noticed there are a few things you’d like to change about it. There are a few things that might need changing like the garage door and storage among others.

Before upgrading your garage, first make a list of what you want to do. Here are some tips to improve your garage.

• Repair of cracked walls. If the walls have slight cracks, use Polyfilla to insert into the cracks to fill them, and then smooth the wall surface.
• Paint the walls. The paint may be discolored or it could be dirty from years of use. If there are areas where the paint is cracking and peeling off the wall, check to see if the walls are damp. If they are wet, remove the paint from the walls and wait for it to dry. Summer would be the ideal time to do it. The heat should dry the walls quickly. Next, apply wet sealant to the wall and wait for it to dry. Then you can paint the walls in the desired color. Opt for a paint that is durable and easy to clean so it can last longer.
• Renew storage space. If you’re like most people, your garage probably has a lot of clutter. Clean up anything you no longer need or use. Unpack everything and decide on a storage solution based on what you have. You can build in a closet or you can have shelves on the walls. Make sure it is practical for your daily life. You can make your own shelves or you can buy them, it’s up to you.
• Repaint the garage door that leads to the house. If you have a small front door to your garage and you drive into the house, it’s probably not in bad condition because it’s not exposed to rain. It may just need a fresh coat of paint to look like new.

Replace the main garage door. You may want to replace your front garage door because it is old or no longer working properly. Or maybe you want a new, modern garage door. A wooden garage door with an interesting design or with some glass designs could give your home a great new look. Because this is such a large door, it will certainly give the front of your home a facelift.