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The garage is an
often overlooked hang out spot.It can get
so cluttered and full that homeowners may fail to recognize all the great space
they are missing out on.Whether the
need be just for an afternoon cookout or to set up a television and watch the
World Cup, there are many different ways to turn the garage into a cool guy’s
hangout spot.
The garage has
been long-known as the man’s space.If
this is the man of the house’s area, then there are a few things he can do to
create a great spot for himself and the guys to watch the game or to just hang
out:
* Lay some cheap
floor coverings that have team logos on them or are colors that won’t show dirt
as easily.Floor coverings can bring
personality and warmth to the cold garage floor.There are several different kinds of rugs or
inexpensive carpeting that can be purchased to line the garage floor with.
* Put that old
couch or futon out in the garage and add a place for people to sit and
relax.If there is no old couch to use,
there are many consignment stores that offer a constantly changing variety of
couches and loveseats at low prices.
* Find and set up
a television.If the guys are coming
over to watch the game, the television has to be part of the garage set
up.Purchase an old television at a yard
sale, or replace the house’s outdated television with a flat screen and move
the old television into the garage.
* A small
refrigerator in the corner of the garage is also a great way to keep snacks and
drinks available.The addition of a
little fridge keeps the guys from constantly coming in and out of the house
because all the drinks and snacks needed are right there.
* Hang up some
string lights to add some low light and fun to the garage.Instead of burning up electricity with high
power fluorescent bulbs, drive a few nails into the garage studs and hang some
inexpensive string lights.
* Paint the
walls.Add some color to the garage
walls by painting them sport team colors or just cool, party colors.
* Open the garage
doors up and allow guests to peruse in and out of the garage.Close the garage doors when the gathering is
small or there is no need to reach the grill easily.
There are several
easy and inexpensive projects that can turn a garage into a great hang out
spot.A coat of paint, a pool table or a
simple television set can turn that unused garage into a fun place to relax
with the guys.
There are
numerous reasons why a garage door may need to be replaced.The garage door may have become damaged when
the car owner mistakenly drives into it, from inside or outside of the garage.The garage door may have become damaged due
to inclement weather through wind, hail, or snow.Snow? Folks in a lot of the northern states of the US know all about how snow
can damage the garage door.Although to
be realistic, the damage is more likely to have been caused by the snow plow
operator than the snow itself.Or the
garage door may have just been old and need replacement due to general wear and
tear.
Smart folks find
a business that offers garage door repair or garage door replacement.After all, replacing a damaged garage door
would be far cheaper than trying to completely replace the garage, although if
the garage is old enough, replacing the entire garage instead of just the
damaged garage door is an option worth exploring.
So the decision
is to try first to do a garage door replacement rater than replace a complete
garage.The owner finds a business that
promises A-1 service in performing the garage door replacement.In fact, the owner has most likely already
been in touch with the business before the decision to replace has been made
since most folks would try to repair the damaged garage before incurring the
expense of garage door replacement.The
business would have sent someone to attempt garage door repair first and this
person would have been the one to tell the owner it made more sense to replace
the garage door than to repair it.On
the plus side, the person attempting the garage door repair could recommend the
best type of garage door replacement that combined both the price
considerations as well as the potential convenience factor of a garage door
with an automatic opener.
Of course, the
owner will soon realize that replacing the damaged garage door is absolutely no
help at all in cleaning out all the junk that has been stored in the
garage.Even LeBron James or Dwyane Wade
would have to find someone to help them clean out their garage. Which is a
possible step for the owner who now wants to use his garage with the brand new
garage door for its original purpose rather than a hap hazard storage
facility.
Replace the
garage door, set up a garage door service plan and use the garage for its
intended purpose.Of course, if the new
garage door does not have an automatic garage door opener, the owner may just
decide to keep doing things as he has been and park outside of his glorified
storage area.But at least he’ll know he
has a good garage door.
What is the
purpose of a garage door?Well, usually
there is more than one purpose, but for this article, the primary purpose is to
protect someone’s car or cars.Even
folks who are not NBA superstars like Dwyane Wade or LeBron James like to make
sure that their ride (or rides) is protected. While your average NBA superstar probably has multiple garage doors on
his garage, most folks just have a single garage door, even if they may have a
two-car garage.
People with older
garages may not actually use it to protect their cars any longer since the
older garage may not even have an automatic garage door opener.In these cases, after the blush of having a
new car wears off, the laziness sets in meaning it is easier to park the car
outdoors rather than have to stop the car, put it in park (or neutral for a
standard transmission), set the emergency brake, get out, open the garage door,
get back in the car, release the brake, put the car back in gear and ease it
forward into the garage, stop the car again, put it back in park (or whichever
gear – usually first or reverse if it’s a standard), kill the engine, get out,
gather anything that’s to be taken into the house, and close the garage
door.This becomes especially annoying
if there is inclement weather such as rain or snow.When there is inclement weather it is far
easier to park the car in the driveway, outside of the garage, gather up all
the things to take inside, open the door, step out into the weather and do a
mad dash into the house.Easier and much
less chance of getting soaked in the rain or snow.
So if the garage
and garage door are not being used to protect the car, what is the
purpose?Many individuals keep older
furniture, boxes of books, record albums, eight track tapes, out of style
clothing, or tools stored in the garage. It doesn’t matter if the garage is directly connected to the home or a
separate, stand alone building.To be
realistic, this happens even if the owner does have an automatic garage door
opener.The garage becomes an easy
storage location and once it is used for storage, the space for the car gets
smaller and smaller.
Then the owner
decides it’s time to have a garage sale. Once again, the automatic garage door opener becomes very convenient
during the sale as it allows the owner to slip away for a few minutes and
quickly open and shut the door.
Millions around
the world are finding that the Tour de France has replaced their World Cup
viewing time and is changing how they work with their garage door. Watching
cycling leads a person to want to cycle. This means that instead of sitting in
the car with ample space for openers a person is dressed minimally and, if it
has been a while since the last ride, a little out of breath.
First a person
might find that an external number code opener is a good investment. The key
under the mat was fine a decade ago, but it is not always a good idea today.
Some riders find stashing a key in their sock works. The problem is that, if a
person is hot and sweaty then once they get in that front door, they go
straight to the refrigerator. Then they shower and forget all about their bike
abandoned in front of the garage door rather than safe inside it. Opening the
garage door and stashing it on the way inside is the safest and most efficient.
If the bike is
new, the next challenge will be finding a good place to put it. There is a wide
variety of wall mounted storage devices for bicycles. This could add a small
upper body component to a cardiovascular workout. If out of sight leads things
to being out of mind, leaving the bicycle in a highly visible area might be a
good idea. Right in front of the car may be a good idea, but that leaves the
possibility of scratching the front end. Remember to look at the amount of
space in the front and back to provide a good idea of how much space is
available.Along a side wall is idea for
being accessible, no corners to turn. Having anything next to a vehicle will
make anyone park a little further from that object. Keep more alert for the
next week or so while pulling in and out to ensure that no accidents occur.
Always take
advantage of these inspirations for exercise. Thinking outside the box can
allow this inspiration lead to a garage conversion. With a little time and a
lot of funding the garage could be converted into a workout room with a
stationary bike and perhaps some weights. If space is of concern a person can
push the equipment to the edge and leave the car outside while working out only
to bring it back in later. Ideas on where to store equipment so that it is
still accessible is a major reason people don't keep up with their regimens.
Some equipment stores will rent out equipment for trial use or provide a buy
back. The garage door can be left open for fresh air or closed for privacy.
Biking to a local
market for a forgotten item is also good for the environment. A person doesn't
have to have a basket off the front to shop, a simple backpack can provide
plenty of storage for the trip back. So now that the World Cup is almost to a
close store the soccer balls and follow the lead in the Tour de France,
shooting for a maillot jaune or at least a new gadget for the garage door.
There is a lot of
talk regarding LeBron James and his career, but what about his garage door? The
basketball star has reportedly so many cars he gives the free ones to charity.
Current estimates place his personal fleet at about 5 cars. The Ferrari F430 is
so small that speculation was more on how to fit his 6'8” frame inside it. So
there are no issues getting that in and out of a standard garage door. The
Maybach, Rolls Royce Phantom, and Mercedes-Benz S-class are all fairly standard
in size proving that luxury does not always equal small or overly large.
The problem could
come with the Hummer H2. The standard height for this SUV is just under 80
inches, making him just a fraction of an inch taller. They both would fit under
a normal 7 foot tall door.Since he and
his friends are both brushing upwards of 7 feet, it is not hard to imagine,
though, that James would want a door 8 feet or even taller.
The Kia Borrego
that is part of the reward for being an MVP that James and other recipients
receive is at least 7 inches shorter and would present less of a problem of
clearance. Most of these, though, are donated to the charity of their choice.
It is hard to
imagine a house with 5 car bays, but those who have watched movies like Iron
Man or Tomb Raider can remember fancy garages with personal fleets. In those
instances it is not so much a case of multiple doors, but a personalgarage floor with a single, perhaps double
wide garage door. These fancy garage doors probably have sensors to eliminate
the need for buttons. The garage door opener would certainly have to be custom
as most only have enough capacity for 5 remote controllers.
If a homeowner
finds, between two adults, an exterior number pad and interior remote and then
a driving teen, they have reached capacity, he or she should remember there are
always options. Contact a garage door service for information about a higher
capacity opener or a way to streamline the remote systems.A person doesn't need a fleet the size of
LeBron James to require a better garage door.
His grand needs
can remind a person of the value of extra garage space. Perhaps the riding lawn
mower is getting crowded in the shed. Remember that an extra garage can be used
to hold more than a car. A well added construction can provide hobby space or
storage.The next owner might just have
a few extra cars to store.
