Garages have understandably entered the public consciousness primarily as a car protection feature. Aside from the homes they own, vehicles are probably the biggest budget buster for most Americans. Back when stealing a car was just a matter of the correct hanger length and a basic understanding of electronics, this made a lot of sense; However, with all the advances in car security, such as car alarms, Lo Jack, and remote engine shutdown, cars no longer need the physical security of a garage like they used to. While they will always have their place as car shelters, especially in the cold months when their warmth saves time for shacking up ice in the morning, more and more people are realizing the versatility that the spacious nature of a garage gives them. These are just some of the niches that garages are filling in everyday life.

Garages have always made their home as the inner sanctum of handymen. Auto repair, basic electronics, home carpentry; all of these little tasks can be lugged up to the garage for some peace, quiet, and room to move. That said, many people allow themselves to be pigeonholed in the garage for just these basic necessities. There are a lot of hobbies that can only be done in the garage due to its size and relatively easy-to-clean environment. How many people would like to try their hand at home brewing, but feel the need for a place to leave the fermenting wort? How many would go into trades like scrap art or stained glass making, if only they had a workplace to do so? Garages provide a place for a long list of big projects that are only neglected due to time and space constraints, and space is taken care of! All it takes is a little imagination to turn your garage into a fun and interesting craft factory.

Further on the topic of space, there is also practical functionality to garages beyond what they can hold. More than 70% of garages in America are attached garages, which means they are a front door to your home. People don’t really expect the door between their house and the garage to be as fashionable as the rest of the ones in their house, so it’s a fairly simple process to give it a wider circumference there than the front and back doors. . How many headaches could be avoided if furniture and appliances were made much easier to install in your home? You can even back your car up to the gate, further reducing the irritation that comes with hauling and maneuvering large goods around your home. Practical and fun, a garage could have so much more potential than the “storage space” you’re currently using it for – put it in mind and you’ll discover that it has so much more than just four walls and a concrete floor.