Garage Remodeling

Garage remodeling including garage doors, garage door openers, storage cabinets, flooring, shelves, windows and garage organizer projects. Today, garages are not only a place to store our vehicles but are often set up as a work area, storage area and even poker or TV rooms. Making good use of the space so the garage is useful for many purposes is the primary goal of any garage remodeling plan.

Consider ways to use upper wall and ceiling space for storage of seldom used items like Christmas displays and seasonal sporting goods. Create garage shelves or storage cabinets over head. Room for an extra refrigerator or freezer is always nice as well. And of course, space for tools and an area to work in when you use them for projects.

You can hire specialty companies who design and build custom garage storage and work areas. Or, you can do it yourself using you own plans and ideas or professionally drawn garage plans.

Garage Doors

Properly installed and functioning garage doors are a central element of any vehicle garage. Because of the powerful spring assemblies, you may want to have a professional with all the right tools install the overhead door for you. There are many styles and designs of garage doors to choose from.

Garage Door Openers

A separate project is the garage door opener which comes from many manufacturers with a wide variety of features to choose from. Tops among the features to consider is durability and security.

Garage Cabinets

Unless you are making a showcase of your garage you can select cabinets for function rather than display. These garage storage cabinets are most often used to store items which are seldom used. So use the space above your head for cabinets which will not interfere with the cars or people traffic. See the cabinet section of this website for cabinet installation tips.

Garage Shelving

Like the cabinets, garage shelving can be focused overhead to take advantage of dead space. Be sure to level or slightly back angle the shelves for safety reasons.

Garage Flooring

The days of concrete or even dirt floors are gone for today's contemporary garages. Special finishes, paint, epoxy, tile and a variety of flooring materials enhance these modern garages. Seek out a garage floor covering supplier to discuss the options available.

MANUFACTURERS

Genie Opener
Stanley Door Opener
Chamberlain Door Opener
Wayne Dalton Door
Craftsman Door Opener
Liftmaster Door Opener
Sears Door Opener

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Garage Plans