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Most people have a hobby they love, and it can be the source of great joy in your life. But some take up a lot of space or require somewhere safe to work. The garage is often just sitting there as a storage room. So, here are some easy ways to make more garage space for your hobby.
Have a Good Old Clear Out
It’s all too easy to let things just pile up in the garage, and many people do this while the car sits out in the rain! However, the car can look after itself for the most part. If you need extra space, the garage provides an excellent spare room for your hobby. Of course, you will probably have to clear out your stuff. For valuables and sentient items, secure self-storage is definitely an advantage. But it is surprising how much money you can make selling what you don’t want.
Install Shelving and Pegboards
Once the room is cleared, it’s time to start thinking about how the space can actually be used, organized, and made more efficient. Many hobbies require access to materials and tools. While you want to maximize floor space, you can use the available vertical space, i.e., the walls. Shelving and pegboards are pretty much the best way to go here, as they can be used for all manner of storage and keep things within easy reach. So, no more dangerous digging around!
More Garage Space with Cubbies
Shelving and pegboards are excellent for keeping things organized and within easy reach. But there are often things best tucked away. This includes manuals, dangerous tools, and hazardous substances. Some statistics suggest that 37% of people with a garage never actually use it for storing a vehicle, and that means you have space for extra storage. Using cubbies, you can safely store away the more dangerous things, and get a bit of extra surface space.
Manage Wires Properly
Cables and wires are among the most hazardous items in a professional or hobbyist workspace. You don’t want to trip over a cable, as it can cause injury. It can also damage any expensive electronics they are plugged into, such as your computers and routers. If you have wires and cables, you can make the area much safer with some simple methods. Cable ties, groupers, and hideaways can safely secure them but also make your area look much cleaner.
Divide the Space into Zones
Depending on what your hobby is, you may need some separate zones. This makes better use of the space without being unsafe. It also means that the chances of contamination are kept to a minimum. For example, you may enjoy sanding wood to create models. But you also require a photo shooting table and a computer for selling your items. Of course, sawdust is no friend to electronics, and zoned-off areas will help ensure that your costly electronics aren’t damaged.
Summary
Clearing out the area will help open up more garage space to create a hobby room. Storage such as cubbies helps with organization and safety. However, zoned areas will minimize the chances of your hobby interfering with other essentials it relies upon during the process.
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