I have a garden that is very water efficient, so it looks great in the warmer months, but it can become a little overgrown and wild in the colder months. I might not spend as much time out there in winter, but I still like it to look good. I have been working on the garden design to help it look good all year round, and I have found that with the right plant selection and preparation, the garden can look great throughout the year. This blog has tips for other homeowners who are looking to improve the appearance of their garden when the weather gets wet.
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Most of us use our garages for much more than simply storing cars. Garages often become an impromptu storage space, home to Christmas decorations, sporting equipment, tools and more. You might also use your garage as a workspace for messy projects or even a place for the kids to play. Following the tips below will help you to make full use of the space in your garage. You might be surprised at how much more stuff you can store or thrilled to gain some extra room to work on hobbies.
Choose a roller door
Traditional up and over doors take up room in the garage as you are forced to clear space to allow them to open and close properly. By choosing a roller door that rolls neatly around a barrel above the entrance to your garage, you'll free up lots of space. Choose an insulated roller door if you plan to spend a lot of time in the garage, as this will make you much more comfortable. The door can be operated by remote control, making it perfect if you struggle to open and close stiff doors. You'll also save even more space as there won't be a cord or handle getting in your way.
Get creative with storage
Installing floor to ceiling shelves is an excellent idea if you have lots of items stored in boxes — these could be kids' toys, old clothes, or ornaments and decorations. If you're looking to store tools more than boxes, then wall-mounted racks are a smarter solution. For garden tools of similar length, a simple rack which allows tools to lie flat against the wall is perfect and means you can easily access anything you need.
If you're a DIY enthusiast, then a wall-mounted tool station will be perfect. Different sized slots will safely house hammers, screwdrivers, cutters and wrenches. Having everything on display will make it much easier to find what you're looking for — a big improvement on rummaging through boxes.
Install a folding workbench
If you'd like to carry out projects like carpentry or model making in your garage, but don't have space for a traditional workbench to be out all the time, then a folding workbench is ideal. When not in use, the workbench can be folded upwards and secured against the wall, meaning there's no space lost. When you're ready to start a project, simply fold the bench down and get to work. You could also install a tool rack between the bench and the wall for items you commonly use during projects.
For more information, contact local professionals like The Roller Door Doctor.
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