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9 Cool Garage Improvement Ideas

The garage is often an overlooked gem in a home. It’s relegated to parking your cars and messy storage. What if we told you it could be so much more? With a few garage improvement ideas, it can be anything your heart desires.

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Rather than using your garage like a storage unit, make it an office or living space. It can even be a workshop so you can do handy work around the house. The sky’s the limit!

There are a few garage improvement ideas that will take your garage from bland to grand. We’ll show you our 9 favorites so you can get started improving your garage today. Let’s get started!

1. Ceiling Storage

If you want to turn your garage into a living space, the stuff you’re currently storing in there needs to go somewhere. It isn’t going to disappear and be gone. There’s probably a lot of stuff you can sell or donate to free up some space, but what about the stuff you want to keep?

Ceiling storage is the answer. It frees up space while still allowing you to keep all of your stuff. Think of it like doubling the space of your garage.

There are many ways to go about creating ceiling storage in your garage. If you have exposed beams, its rather easy. Simply putting a board across them creates a floor sturdy enough to hold boxes worth of stuff. You can also loft your garage but we’ll get into that more later.

2. Epoxy Floor

Now that you have a plan for the ceiling, what are you going to do with the floor? Rather than leaving it as a concrete slab, you should epoxy it. This creates a glossy coat that makes it look great.

Whether you make your garage a living space, workshop or keep it for storage, its the perfect flooring for your garage. It’s extremely easy to clean and maintain. You’ll never have to worry about it staining with dirt and grime.

3. New Garage Door

Of all the garage improvement ideas, getting a new garage door has the most benefits. It will improve both the inside and outside of your garage. What should you be looking for in a garage door?

Steel garage doors are the best option for homeowners in the Midwest. They’re built to withstand the Midwest’s unpredictable weather. They won’t warp, rot or expand due to moisture and won’t dent or ding when struck by hail and debris from heavy wind.

garage door on a beautiful home

Speaking of withstanding the weather, steel doors will also help keep your garage comfortable thanks to its foam filled core. If you want an energy efficient garage door for your home, look no further than a steel garage door.

Many homeowners associate beauty with a wood garage door but don’t count steel out. They’re very elegant thanks to their many customizable options. This is includes a wood grain finish.

Plus, in order for wood garage doors to look good overtime, you need to put in a lot of time and money. Not only are they prone to warping and rotting, but they’ll need to be painted and stained every few years. These aren’t problems you have to worry about with a steel garage door.

If a steel garage door is sounding pretty good right now, get a free quote from Feldco. We offer high quality steel garage doors and make sure they’re installed properly. We’ve proudly served the Midwest for over 40 years.

4. Install a Loft

We mentioned earlier that installing a loft would be a great way to give yourself storage space while opening up your garage for other uses. If your garage is tall enough, you can create a little second level loft to store items and get them out of the way.

loft in a garage

A loft can be so much more than just storage. It can be used to create another room all together. Maybe make an office or bedroom lofted above your garage. That way you can use the first level to park your cars or have a workshop.

5. Car Door Guards for Your Walls

When you park multiple cars in your garage, it can be a little tight. If you open your door all the way, you may ding the walls but if you don’t, you might not be able to get out of your car. It becomes  a very delicate act.

There’s a way to prevent your walls from being damaged by your car door. There are car door guards that you install onto your wall which prevent the door from damaging your garage. Most car stores offer them and it’s a rather inexpensive solution to get your home looking nice.

6. Add Windows

Windows are the perfect addition to your garage whether it’s being used as a living space or workshop. They’ll allow more natural light inside which makes it easier to complete work without using electricity.

Not all windows are created equally. You want to find a window that’s perfect for your home. Vinyl windows are your best option because they’re made specifically for Midwest homes.

Much like steel garage doors, vinyl windows have foam insulation in the frames. Double and triple pane windows also have argon gas which is much more dense than normal air and prevents heated and cooled air from escaping. It’ll make your garage much more comfortable year round.

Not only that, but they are extremely low maintenance. They don’t warp or rot when exposed to moisture which is common in the Midwest. Also, their colors are baked into them when they’re made so they’ll look beautiful and vibrant decades down the line.

Feldco offers gorgeous, affordable vinyl windows to Midwest homeowners. We’re known for our high quality windows and window installation. In fact, we’ve been named America’s best window company.

7. Smart Garage Door Opener

Many daily tasks get easier with the advancement of technology and opening your garage door is no different. Nowadays, you can open your garage door with your smart device.

Smart garage door openers are starting to become huge and entice many homeowners. They allow you to see who opens your garage, and when they open it, from anywhere in the world. It’s a way to constantly monitor your home and prevent invasions.

door slightly ajar

Have you ever left your home and wondered, “Did I close the garage door?” That fear is a thing of the past with a smart garage door opener. Many smart garage door openers have free apps to download on your smart phone which allow you to control it from anywhere. No matter where you are, you can open and close your garage door with the touch of a button.

8. Make a Garage Bar

Everyone loves meeting up with friends at a bar or restaurant but it can get awfully expensive. What if you brought that experience to your own garage? You can by creating your own bar.

None of the other garage improvement ideas are as fun as this one. You can build your own bar or buy one and stock a mini fridge with your favorite drinks.

If you want to get real invested, you can hire a plumber and electrician to run electricity and water throughout your garage. This will allow you to have a wet bar and hang TVs on your walls. It’s like having a sports bar in the comfort of your home.

9. Keep It Neat and Organized

This might not sound as exciting as the our garage improvement ideas but it’s extremely important. Keeping your garage organized makes it look better and is much safer for you.

You’ll be able to find anything you need with ease. Everything will have a place and it’ll look clean and neat.

Plus, if your garage is cluttered, you might trip over something or hit it with your car. It can be extremely unsafe to have a messy garage.

In fact, there are certain things that shouldn’t even be stored in your garage. Food and drinks attract rats and bugs while propane is extremely explosive and puts your entire family at risk by being inside your garage. Read our garage storage article to learn more information about what you can and can’t store in your garage.

Take Your Garage to the Next Level With These 9 Garage Improvement Ideas

There are many other garage improvement ideas that will help take your garage to the next level. Whether it’s creating a garage workshop, making a home office or something we didn’t mention, you can find a better way to use your garage and these tips will help you get there.

A replacement garage door and windows are important features of any garage – especially one being turned into a living space. You’re going to want the best so your garage is safe and energy efficient.

That’s where Feldco comes in. We offer high quality products that are installed by industry professionals to ensure that your garage looks and functions well. We’ve proudly helped over 400,000 homeowners transform their homes and you can be next. Get a free quote now and start your home renovation project today.

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