A garage is designed to be functional. It's where you park your car(s), organize and store all the stuff that has no place in the house, and if you are so inclined, a place to work on projects. Today, there is a tendency to look at the garage as a wasted space. You can park the cars outside, find additional storage space in the attic and basement and have a clean area to convert into a man cave, rec room or whatever the family feels it needs the most. Before you jump on the garage makeover bandwagon, why not think of it as a multi-use space with more than just one purpose? It's not that difficult and the additional ways to use the area can transform the home. Upgrading your garage into a vibrant space for the family to enjoy (and even park the cars when the day is done) can be simple.

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Garage Renovation Ideas

• Paint the walls in bold bright colors. Let yourself go – the garage is going to be a private space for the family, so don’t worry about what others may think about the color choices.
• Consult an electrician and install additional electrical outlets to ensure that you have power for the ways the garage will be used.
• Upgrade the floor. There are lots of flooring options that make the space people-friendly while also permitting cars to be parked.
• It's not always possible, but if a window can be installed, you will have extra natural light. If that is not possible, think about installing tubular skylights. Daylight can transform the look and feel of a room.
• Get the right furniture. Think slim and space-saving so the room doesn’t look cramped.
• Add storage space – it will always be needed.
• Upgrade the door to make the entrance welcoming.
• Consult all the family members who will be using the new space and try, as far as possible, to see that no one feels their needs have been overlooked.

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Every family has different tastes and ideas on how a garage can be best utilized. What has been presented here are just a few possibilities to consider. One thing that you should do is make sure the space is well-ventilated – garages seldom have windows and the door is the only way for fresh air to enter. Installing a garage fan will ensure that the area is kept fresh and unpolluted. Garage fans are not the same as general ventilation systems for homes. They are designed especially for ventilating a garage, which is different from the other parts of the house. Those living in the San Francisco Bay Area have access to the best in these fans from Sunlight Concepts in Santa Clara. The company is the premier dealer for Solatube which has a wide range of garage fans that can be powered from your home’s power supply, or solar-powered ones are also available that will run all day without adding to your electricity bill. Check out the garage fan options on the company website and then ask for a free consultation where you can get all the information you need to choose the fan that is right for you.

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