Say Goodbye to Winter. Welcome Spring with an Organized Garage!

Does it sound strange to hear “clean” and “garage” in the same sentence? It’s really not an impossibility, even though garages are notorious for being messy, dusty, and thoroughly uninviting.

The aftermath of winter may be a garage with additional mess and clutter, including sports equipment, residue from salted winter roads and muddy boots.  However, rather than closing the door on the chaos, make a plan to clean your garage. And once you’ve cleaned out the winter mess, here are some storage tips for maintaining your garage for maximum efficiency.

  • Use plastic, lidded storage bins instead of cardboard boxes to protect stored items.  Cardboard absorbs moisture, attracts pests and deteriorates over time.
  • Transfer bags that can burst open and spill into plastic containers (pet food, sand, plant food).
  • Create low-level storage with shelves, drawers, or baskets so kids can manage their own things like sports equipment.
  • Keep the floor clear. Bulky items like camping tents, holiday decorations, and lawn furniture can be stored out of the way in overhead storage racks.  Garden tools, even a wheelbarrow, can be hung on versatile slatwall. 
  • Purge, purge, purge! Get rid of items you no longer need or want. Donate or sell what is in good condition and throw away the rest.

A clean garage contributes to your whole house staying cleaner by eliminating tracked in dirt, oil, pollen, and anything else that could stick to the garage floor or your shoes.  Investing in a low-maintenance floor for your garage is also key to maintaining a clean space.  An unfinished concrete floor makes it almost impossible to keep your garage clean. Surface cracks and crevices attract and hold dust and dirt, and its porosity retains moisture that can facilitate the growth of mold and bacteria, creating an unhealthy environment.

An easy-care custom garage floor from PremierGarage of Knoxville will help keep your garage cleaner with surfaces that resist spills and moisture, as well as reducing dust and dirt buildup. Backed by a multi-year warranty, the proprietary polyaspartic flooring provides durable elegance while eliminating stains, cracks, chipping, and peeling.  The slip-resistant surface is available in a variety of colors, UV resistant, and stands up to years of hot tires, stains, and dropped tools.

With competitive pricing without sacrificing quality, PremierGarage also provides excellent customer service. The company and its employees are committed to customer satisfaction to help you make your garage spring ready!

Home Improvement Tends During Social Distancing

This year our chance to enjoy spring in East Tennessee was almost non-existent due to quarantine and social distancing.  However, summer is almost officially here and life continues to change to find a new normal.

And business as usual, has not been so usual.   As a company, we’ve learned to constantly adapt to the situation to keep our customers and employees safe.  Some of the changes we made, such as Virtual Consultations, will likely continue even after the crisis is over.

Since we have, thankfully, been able to continue to serve our customers during this time, we have noticed some interesting trends that we thought we would share with you.

Home Improvement Projects Increase

Homeowners have had the time to tackle lots of home improvement projects during their extended “staycation” at home.  Understandably, we have all wanted something to do with the extra time and taking care of those projects we’ve been putting off was just the ticket to relieve some of our tension, create something new and feel good about crossing off an item on our to-do list.

Whether in the home or the yard, people have been working on home improvement projects like never before. Painting, planting, cleaning, and remodeling have all seen a surge. 

The Trend to Outdoors

While we normally do lots of custom closet designs during the spring, this year we have noticed more people have focused on finally cleaning out their garages and getting them organized.

Many of our customers have been a bit wary of having our crews come to work inside their homes, which is understandable. However, they still have projects they want to complete and garage projects are less invasive and much better in a socially distant manner.

As a result, we’ve done several new garage flooring projects and garage cabinet installs recently.  Garages in the area are looking a lot more organized!

Where the Trend is Heading

With summer just over a week away, and with people starting to get out more, we expect that the trend in garages will continue.

The need for family get-togethers and other social gatherings is going to be a strong motivation for many in the coming months. What better place to have your safe, socially distant gathering than in your brand new, custom garage? 

Okay, we might be a little bit biased, but you have to admit, it does sound like fun!

We Are Here for You

As always, our team is here for you if you have any questions about a custom garage design custom closets or pantry, or any organizational needs in your home. Call us at (865) 947-8686 or contact us through our website, for more information.

Our team at Tailored Living featuring Premier Garage of Knoxville wishes you and your family a fun-filled and safe summer.

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