Garages serve multiple purposes. They’re great for storing and protecting your vehicles, tools, and other items not suitably stored in the house. Likewise, they can also have other functions, like being a workshop for a home mechanic or carpenter. Regardless of your use for your garage, when it no longer meets those needs, you’ll need to rethink how you use it or give it a makeover. 

There are several reasons why you should consider customising your garage. In this article, we plan to discuss a few of them. 

1. Your garage is worse for wear

Like the rest of your property, your garage also needs to be maintained well. Unfortunately, garages are usually the last places to get maintenance in the home. Because of this, they get left to the point where they no longer need basic maintenance but rather a re-do. However, there’s an opportunity in this. 

If your garage is in dier need of maintenance, why not consider customising it a bit at the same time? Consider its current function and whether its working for you or not. If not, draw out a plan to make it better and implement it along with your maintenance plans. 

2. You’ve outgrown your garage

Over time, our hobbies change or evolve. For example, say you’re a passionate carpenter. You started off with a table saw and some sanding tools. But, as you’ve gotten better, you’ve bought more tools and built a workbench, and now you require more space than your current garage offers. In another example, you might have bought more cars or expanded your family and now need more places to store things. 

All these factors contribute to your current garage no longer filling its function well and could be a reason to consider building a bigger one. You might even want to expand your home by transforming the garage into a room and building on more for the garage. Either way, if your garage is no longer functional for your growing needs, consider how you can customise it. You might be able to build out and extend the garage forward, backwards or to the side of your property. 

3. Add value to your home

Straight off the bat, having a garage attached to your home or on your property will increase its value. Maybe you have a small wooden garage somewhere on your property, but now you have the finances to build a solid structure attached to your house. By doing this, you’re increasing the solid structure of your property, increasing its market value and perceptual value in the eyes of potential buyers. Even if you just add an extra parking space in your garage by building on it, homeowners value space and will pay for it, which leads us to our next point.

4. It’ll provide you with more space

Having more space is an asset. As you grow and your family grows, too, you’ll undoubtedly build your possessions. Whether it be getting bicycles for the family or needing more storage space for items you don’t want to get rid of, you can always benefit from having more space. 

Consider how much space you have now and how it’s being used. Is everything in your garage necessary? If not, can it be thrown out?  Likewise, if you’re using your garage for work, you might want to customise it a bit to make it more appropriate for the type of work you’re doing.

5. To withstand harsh weather conditions

Some areas in Australia are known for their harsh climates. You might have a garage that isn’t built well to withstand them and keeps developing leaks or getting damaged by the extreme winds in your region. This is where building custom garages comes in handy. You can rebuild your garage, customising it to withstand anything the Australian climate has to offer. 

The first thing you might want to consider is adding insulated walls and ceilings. This will allow your garage to regulate its climate better, keeping it warm when it’s cold, and cool when it’s hot outside. You could also add an insulated garage door if need be too. 

The kind of garage door you use is also a factor to consider. Some garages will use solid wood doors that are good but need regular maintenance. In most cases, high-quality steel doors are used because of their strength and durability. 

6. It’ll improve your home appearance

Adding a garage isn’t only for its functional use, though. A garage can also be a noticeable feature of a house, improving its overall appearance. Let’s be honest; no one wants their home to look bad. Now, we know it’s not about what others think, but it won’t hurt to have a garage that you’re proud to drive into every day, right? When you get the chance, you can design your garage to be the first thing people notice when they drive past. You can have custom-made doors or a stunning driveway into the garage. 

Your home’s aesthetic isn’t everything, but obviously, no one wants their home to stand out on the block in a bad way. Building a new garage that adds to your home’s look can help it stand out for all of the right reasons.

Final Thoughts

Before you dive into redesigning your garage, remember that it is an initial investment. So, think of the future and how you could possibly make it versatile and future-proof, ensuring that it’ll meet your needs then, too. Remember, if your garage isn’t meeting your current needs and you’re able to change it, opting for a custom build might be the best course of action for you. 

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