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New possibilities for the home garage

By
Myriam Gagnon

The latest trend? A garage that gets used as much as the rest of the house!

Obviously, a garage is still a garage. Tools and equipment should be easy to locate, which is where wall-mounted systems come into play. These systems have brackets and racks meant to hold everything from hedge-trimmers, fishing rods and tennis racquets to kayaks and stepladders. And with grid-based hanging systems, perforated panels or board panels, there’s no shortage of dimensions, materials and finishes to choose from. On the issue of look and convenience, specialists recommend that objects and materials be grouped by category – leisure activities, doit-yourself, car maintenance and gardening – with the messiest items (garbage bins, lawn mower, snow blower) closest to the garage door and the cleanest areas (laundry, food supplies) located beside the door leading into the house.
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Bulky objects and seasonal items can be hung from the ceiling, though wallmounted U-rails may be sufficient. Those who dream of having a garage where guests can be entertained may prefer to invest in industrial storage cabinets, which combine performance with practicality. Though the sturdiest models must be installed by a professional, they can easily handle up to 270 kilograms of, for example, plastic storage containers for those thousands of items that would otherwise clutter up the floor. But don’t forget to identify their contents with stickers to avoid complete confusion. And remember to invite the neighbours to the housewarming party!

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2 Comments

  • by
    Space Solutions
    on 2009-05-28
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    Interesting article. The picture you have chosen is from the RedLine garagegear cabinet line, for which we - Space Solutions - are the exclusive dealer in the Toronto area. Featuring powder-coated faces in a variety of colors, these cabinets are designed to be stylish and extremely durable. We also offer a full range of slat wall and grid systems and many other shelving solutions for garages and storage rooms. For more on our garage offerings, please visit our website, http://www.spacesolutions.ca, and for other RedLine dealers in Canada visit http://redlinegaragegear.com/.

  • by
    ronbinder
    on 2009-10-30
    Reply to this comment

    see www.onwallsolutions.com for all your garage storage needs.

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