How To Repurpose Your Garage

Some people simply don’t use their garages, especially if they have lots of driveway space. However, letting such a handy space sit unused can waste plenty of potential. That’s why you may be at a loss regarding how to repurpose your garage. 

The best way to repurpose your garage is to set up storage bins and racks to free up some space inside your house. You can also add workbenches and tool racks to turn your unused garage into a workshop. Otherwise, you can repaint, insulate, and furnish your garage to use it as a guest bedroom or apartment. 

Houseplant enthusiasts can even turn their garages into makeshift gardens. Follow along as we highlight the best ways to repurpose your garage. 

What To Do With An Unused Garage

There is no limit to what you can do with your unused garage. That’s why we put together a list of the best and easiest garage conversion ideas, such as:

1. Storage Room

You’re not alone if you struggle to find enough storage in your home. However, you may be in luck if you don’t keep your car in the garage. The average garage has more than enough room to store many miscellaneous items and even old furniture. 

You must be careful, however, as you can quickly turn your garage into a cluttered mess if you aren’t careful. For example, you can invest in storage bins, baskets, and shelves to maximize storage without sacrificing space. It helps to label your storage bins to keep track of what you put in them. 

Line your storage bins up along the walls or on shelves in an orderly manner to avoid blocking walkways. You can even hang storage racks for vertical storage to make the most of the space. If you’re careful, you can even park a car in the garage and still store plenty of old clothes, tools, and miscellaneous items. Otherwise, you can dedicate the garage to storage. 

2. Create A Practice Space

Playing instruments at home can be difficult if you have roommates, children, or a spouse. After all, you can’t help but make a lot of noise whether you play guitar or drums. Luckily, you can avoid this problem altogether if you have an empty garage that you don’t know what to do with. 

Creating a rehearsal room at home is much easier than it sounds, and it doesn’t cost much. Your top priority should be to invest in soundproofing materials. That includes sound blankets, acoustic panels, foam, and mass-loaded vinyl. 

Soundproofing materials reduce vibrations, which ultimately helps dampen sounds. Hang the sound blankets and acoustic panels on the walls, entrance door, and garage door in your garage. That way, you can play guitar and or drums as loud as you want without having the neighbors file noise complaints. 

3. Turn It into A Workshop

Do you have any hobbies that take up a lot of space? If so, you’re not alone, as many people struggle to find enough space for their hobbies. Whether it be working with wood, painting miniatures, or working on your car, it can all be done in your garage. 

However, you must start from square one if you want to turn your garage into a workshop. Ideally, you should empty as much of your garage as possible. Next, thoroughly clean your garage to help yourself start from square one. 

Now, you can simply repurpose your garage to accommodate your hobby. For example, you can set up tool racks, work benches, and storage bins for your wares. This will naturally vary based on what your hobby is, so don’t hesitate to get creative. 

4. Transform It Into A Den

Many people must dedicate each room in their homes to practical purposes, like eating, sleeping, and doing laundry. This can leave people feeling like they have no room to relax and unwind after work or hang out with friends and family. Your unused garage can fill this void if you turn it into a welcoming den. 

All it takes is some comfortable furniture, cozy lighting, and a nice colour scheme. You can save a fortune if you repaint your walls without professional help. String lights, LED strips, and lamps are more than enough in many cases. 

It’s also worth checking Facebook Marketplace for cheap secondhand furniture. You can even set up a makeshift bar to create a nice lounge vibe. The sky is the limit, as it’s ultimately up to what you want out of your den. 

5. Create A Guest Room

Are you tired of having your guests sleep on the couch or an air mattress? If so, you can easily turn your unused garage into a guest room. However, you may need to spend some money on insulation, heating, and cooling if your garage is uninhabitable. 

In that case, it’s worth hiring professional help to make sure your garage guest room is up to code. That’s especially true if you plan to rent it out. Keep in mind that you must research local codes and zoning laws if you plan to rent the room out. 

Once it’s up to code, you can get creative, repaint it, and furnish the space. It’s worth choosing a neutral color palette, as that helps ensure anyone can appreciate it. Make sure it’s a bedroom that you would be happy sleeping in, or else your guests won’t enjoy it. 

6. Grow Houseplants

Houseplants are all the rage right now, and it’s with good reason. Many people start small and eventually outgrow their starter setups. What better place to create a lush indoor garden than an unused garage that you aren’t sure how to use?

Garages are spacious and typically have floor drains, which come in handy when dealing with houseplants. All you need for an indoor garden is some grow lights, pots, watering cans, and plant nutrients. Once you get going, you can upgrade to misting systems and humidifiers, but they’re unnecessary at a novice level. 

You can also be creative and grow plants that may not be a great fit inside your home. For example, you can grow a banana tree in your garage, as you don’t have to worry about taking up too much space. Don’t hesitate to go big and grow plants that seem too bulky in your home garden. 

7. Use It For Laundry

You can turn your garage into a laundry room, but it takes a little work. For example, you may need to hire a plumber to install hot and cold water lines for your washer. Naturally, you must also install a ventilation hookup for your dryer. 

Luckily, installing a dryer vent only costs $200 on average, or between $140 and $600. Installing hot and cold water lines costs up to $1,500, or as little as $300. You can save money if you do it yourself, but that’s only advisable if you have plumbing experience. 

Some people even set up garment racks and closets in their DIY garage laundry rooms. This can help maximize the space and make it much easier to put clean clothes away. 

Summing It Up

You can turn your garage into a storage room or DIY laundry room to make the most of your garage and free up some space in your house. Some people convert their garages into storage rooms, dens, and workshops for their hobbies. Otherwise, you can set up a music room for jamming or set up grow lights for houseplants. 

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