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Five tips to get your garage organized – and keep it that way
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s your garage in disarray? While you dream of a perfectly organized workbench or garage, your reality probably looks more like a sea of random toys, boxes and exercise equipment.
Every do-it-yourselfer knows a clean, organized garage is the key to efficient project planning and repairs around the home. As we head into warmer months, set aside the time to take charge of the space and finally create a sense of tidiness that will last year-round. Follow these five tips to tame the mess and get your garage back in shape: 1. Invest in shelving that accommodates clear storage bins. When it comes to organizing and storing the assortment of cords, car care items, paint supplies and kid’s toys littering your garage, nothing does the job better than clear storage bins. Not only can you categorize items by project or activity type, you can also easily stack them to save space without sacrificing the ability to easily find what you need, when you need it. Invest in taller, wider shelving for the perimeter of the garage to accommodate your chosen bins. 2. Fix or dispose of anything broken or past its prime. There’s nothing worse than scrambling to find a specific tool or product in an urgent situation, only to realize it’s broken, damaged or dried out. As you organize, pay attention to textures, consistencies and expiration dates. Toss and replace any items that have
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seen better days. For broken tools that seem salvageable, like cracked hoses or broken handles, reach for a professional grade, heavy-duty duct tape like T-Rex Tape to tackle the repair. 3. Utilize ceiling and wall space with hanging storage. From bicycles and skis to rakes and shovels, some equipment is better off stored up and out of your way. Install hanging racks or shelving above the area where you park your vehicles to store larger, heavier equipment, and use a double-sided mounting tape to attach hooks along the sides of your garage for lighter-weight items. 4. Stock up on the essentials so you can make repairs on the fly. While it’s great to have a wide assortment of tools and supplies, for many projects and repairs you really just need the basics – think maxstrength waterproof tape, bungee cords, a hammer, nails and similar essentials. Use these items as the
foundation of your garage workstation and stock up on extras to keep on-hand for emergencies, camping and other on-the-go uses. 5. Give everything a home. Aim to group supplies for similar activities, tasks and repairs together, giving each category a “home.” In addition to helping keep things organized in dedicated spaces, hanging frequently used tools and supplies on hooks or pegboard can make it easier to quickly scan the garage and find exactly what you need. Use your mounting tape to safely and securely create a space to store and display all your go-to items. Interested in more solutions for all your home and DIY needs? Visit www.trextape.com for a wide variety project and repair ideas. Whether you’re working on your car or tackling a weekend DIY project, having all your tools and supplies in order will make all the difference. –StatePoint
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Creating a naturally healthy home
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he pandemic has changed the way many of us think and feel about home. More than ever, it has become a place of refuge, safety and comfort in an uncertain world. The need for our dwellings to be sources of both physical and emotional well-being has never been stronger.
Architects and designers looking to maximize the unique and personal qualities of a residence - the subtle factors that turn it from a house into a home - have long recognized that specifying wood offers a natural means of achieving that goal. Now COVID-19 is making that strategy even more attractive to savvy homeowners. “We hear it from professionals and consumers alike: Today, families want an especially cocooning home environment,” says Linda Jovanovich, of the American Hardwood Information Center. “Wood is an inherently warm and characterful material that engenders feelings of reliability and familiarity in us. But along with that tried-and-true aspect, hardwood also offers a wide range of different looks and design possibilities, so there’s always an element of uniqueness and personalization whenever it’s used.” The kitchen is often called “the heart of the home” - a gathering place that provides sustenance through food and the companionship of friends and family - making it an ideal space in which to put wood’s authentic natural powers to work. Replacing tired old cabinets with stylish hardwood ones is
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a good starting point, as shown in the makeover of a 1920s Bungalow house kitchen where a classic American hardwood - quarter-sawn white oak - is used for all the new millwork and flooring. The floorboards are lightly white-washed to create the look of bare wood; the base cabinets, supplied by Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, get a slightly darker
Wood is an inherently warm and characterful material that engenders feelings of reliability and familiarity in us. cerused finish to distinguish them from the rest of the woodwork. The wall cabinets are painted white to match the kitchen’s shiplap ceiling. “It’s peaceful rather than exciting,” notes the homeowner. “And that’s exactly what we wanted.”
Without doubt, a good part of wood’s appeal is due to the fact that, like us, each piece of timber is unique - its color, texture and grain are as individual as a human personality, so we keep discovering new aspects of its beauty and versatility to delight in. “But there are other good reasons why being surrounded with hardwood makes us feel good,” Jovanovich points out. “It is exactly the kind of material that today’s environmentally conscious consumer demands: One that’s renewable, sustainable, plentiful, durable and easy to work with - all of which makes it an excellent return on investment, too.” And that feeling of well-being is not just in our minds or pocketbooks: Wood is healthy, it doesn’t harbor dust and other allergens, and it gives off almost no VOCs in its natural state. And what could be more reassuring than that? Visit www.hardwoodinfo.com for more about the uses and benefits of American hardwoods. –Brandpoint
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