GARAGES are great for storing cars but don't be afraid to demand more from one of the largest areas of your house.
They can either be a cluttered mess or a garage haven that meets all of your storage needs — but the latter does require a little bit of work.
For starters, cars and gardening equipment such as mowers take up the majority of the floor space so you need to make the most out of your walls and ceiling.
Utilise a blank wall to hang tools and install shelving large enough for storage containers.
Then hide all your junk — I mean important knick knacks — in tubs that are far more pleasing to the eye.
The ceiling is great for hanging bikes (you can find the necessary equipment online, at hardware stores and even occasionally at Aldi).
Hanging shelves can be attached to the ceiling to house even more storage tubs — giving your garage a wonderful streamlined and tidy look.
Of course, any changes to your garage should enhance the convenience factor.
Chamberlain product marketing manager, Carl Robertson, says that's where automatic garage door openers come in.
"Long gone are the days of battling the elements to manually open the garage door every time you come home," he said. "Automating your garage door offers convenience, especially during the wet winter months.
"For true peace of mind, you need to purchase a garage door opener that you know is safe and reliable.
"Our products also all include obstruction reversal technology which means the garage door will automatically stop and reverse if obstructed, helping keep your family and pets safe."
CHAMBERLAIN'S HandyLift Deluxe garage door opener automates existing single or double roller doors.
This DIY product takes up to two hours to install, making it an easy option for homeowners who want the convenience of a garage door that opens at the press of a button.
The HandyLift Deluxe is ultra energy-efficient, using less than 1 watt of power in standby mode, and features Chamberlain's patented multi frequency remote control technology for enhanced security.
Backed by a five year warranty, the product is available from Bunnings stores.
Details: www.chamberlaindiy.com.au.
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