When your overhead door is well-insulated and weathertight, it solves two issues: it keeps both cold and noise out. By parking your vehicles outside and turning up the temperature, your garage can suddenly be used for many other purposes. In many homes across the country, garages are turned into multifunction spaces, so why not do it too? Here are 10 great ideas that just might convince you to get a well-insulated and weathertight overhead door.
Workshop
A workshop is likely the most common alternate use for the garage. During winter, a quality overhead door will keep your space warm. During the summer, along with keeping your garage nice and cool, your door will create a noise barrier, keeping sounds like table saws from being heard outside.
Space for Renovation-Related Jobs
Many homeowners do their interior renovation jobs during the winter months, keeping outside work for warmer weather. When projects include renovating the kitchen or bathroom, they can cause so many disruptions in family life. Jobs like cutting tiles with a wet saw do not sound like fun when they need to be done outside in the middle of winter. It would be so much better to work in a heated garage!
Area to Work on Moldings and Trims
What if you are renovating a bedroom or family room? You are likely to improve their appearance by modernizing your wall finishes. Wouldn’t it be better to cut moldings and trims in the garage? No need to spread dust all through the house!
Photography or Art Studio
For those with family members who have artistic flair, a heated garage is a great place to paint a canvas. You may also use your garage during winter holidays as a comfy place for kids to have fun and explore their creativity. As a bonus, it’s a fantastic way to keep all of those unwelcome odors and messes out of the main house.
Area to Refinish Furniture
As a garage sale fan or part-time craftsperson, you will love using your garage during cold winter months. You can sand, strip, stain and paint all of the pieces you found during the summer. If paint fumes are problematic, consider mounting an exhaust system in the garage to keep odors from invading your living space. Your entire family will appreciate it.
Temporary Storage Area
Do you work out of your home? Are you self-employed? You probably have a heap of inventory that needs to be stored temporarily while orders are being filled. A heated, low humidity space can protect your products from the elements. As a bonus, you won’t clutter up your home if your business items are kept in the garage. Just be sure to take inventory frequently, or else your garage may turn out to be more of a warehouse.
Training Area for Your Pet
Wouldn’t it be great to work on your dog’s obedience lessons in a warm garage and not freezing or getting soaked outside? You could train in your home, but mopping up accidents or scratching your hardwood floors can be a problem. When you use your garage, you and your dog can be comfortable and happy. You will suddenly look forward to training time!
Home Theater or Party Room
A double garage can become a large room to entertain family and friends. Simply add a Wi-Fi-equipped TV and a speaker system and you’re all set for movie night. What about a space for huge Super Bowl parties or teen hangouts? Some comfy couches, your favorite drinks and everyone is happy! A heated garage has enough room to entertain quite a crowd!
Playroom for the Kids
Sometimes, you just don’t feel like sending your kids out to play when it’s snowing or raining. But what if they have energy to burn and need to work it off? You can guide them to the garage where they can play hockey, have a game of ping-pong, ride their tricycle and more! When your garage is kept at a constant temperature, you can leave the connecting door open to watch over your little ones, while you complete other tasks, like making supper.
And if We Still Want to Park Our Vehicles?
We can’t forget using the garage for parking! Your garage should be a warm, dry spot to park the car, especially when the weather forecast calls for snowstorms and cold overnight temperatures. The next day, you’re sure to love having a snow-free car when you go for work.
How About You? How Do You Use Your Garage?
If you use your garage in a way we haven’t listed above, please tell us about it! We love getting new ideas and discovering creative ways to use a garage space – it’s such a great extension to our home!
Along these lines, if you are ready to change your overhead door, please contact us at 1-877-794-4223. We will happily guide you through the process of designing a new overhead door. We will help you make great choices centered on the different ways you use your garage.
We would be pleased to show you various overhead doors that coordinate with the architectural style of your home. You can use our online form for a free quotation.
Would you like to see what your new overhead door would look like on your house? Try out our online design center to create your perfect overhead door. For some inspiration, visit our image gallery.
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