Your garage is like a superhero hideout for your car and all your cool tools. But just like a superhero, it needs to be tough enough to handle anything! Hot sun, strong winds, and rainy days can all be a bit much for your garage. Don’t worry though, with a little TLC (tender loving care!), your garage can be a safe and comfy spot for everything you keep inside, no matter the weather.
Regardless of which garage your house has, you can check out the following tips to keep your garage in good shape.Â
1. Inspect the Roof, Walls, and Foundation
Since your garage’s exterior will take the most beating from the external environment, it should be at the top of your maintenance list. If the roof, walls, or foundation has been damaged by the environment, it can compromise your entire garage.
Look around the walls and the floor for moisture stains. Sometimes these moisture stains form holes in the walls or a fault in the foundation. If not taken care of on time, they can lead to mold or other more problematic issues.
If your garage is a separate structure, you should inspect the roof as well. With snow, rain, or even dry weather conditions, the rooftop or shingles can get damaged. That could lead to leaks on the roof, which can damage everything in your garage space.Â
Therefore, you should carry out roof repairs if you spot a problem.
2. Check the Garage Doors
Since one of the garage walls is a door, it needs a lot of care as well. Maintaining the garage door is not only good to keep it clean and functional, but it is also a safety concern.
A problematic garage door can cause problems with the electric system if it is automatic. Otherwise, you may have trouble rolling it up and down manually if it’s not properly kept.
If your garage door is loud, sticky, or drafty, the solution can be as simple as getting new weatherstripping for the door. Keep in mind, delaying the maintenance can lead to bigger problems.
If the automatic system is not operating as it should, consider garage door opener repair services. The professionals can take a better look to understand the problem and fix it before it gets worse.
Keeping the garage door in a good condition will also help in maintaining the home’s external appearance and keep your house’s value up.
3. Inspect the Floors
The garage floors are also susceptible to damage because they are overlooked. The garage floors are mostly made of concrete or marble. People don’t really get tiles or do anything too much about the floors because that makes them slippery.
If you have some tools in the garage or use the space for other things than simply parking your car, there is a good chance your garage floor has cracks or chips. These little cracks or broken areas of the floor can lead to bigger and costlier damages if not taken care of on time.
Not to mention, problems with your garage floors can lead to foundation problems as well.
If your garage floor doesn’t have anything other than concrete, you can also look into garage flooring options to prevent any problems in the future.
4. Clean Up and Organize the Space
While there are many things you can do to keep the exterior in a good condition and also maintain the interior structure, you need to regularly clean your garage and organize the space.
Garages are usually the hidden areas of the house, not good for visitors. People keep piling up their things in the garage, without any real sense of organization. If this seems like your garage, try to take a day out next weekend and organize the space. Once you start moving things around, you may notice other repairs or maintenance your garage needs.
If there are old things in the garage, you should consider throwing them out, selling them, or donating them if you don’t want to store them in the attic, basement, or Garage Storage area.
To take things a little further, you can look into tips for decorating your garage and improving the appearance of the space. When you park in the garage after coming home from work every day, entering a clean and beautiful space can have a positive effect on your mood as well.Â
5. Look Out for Pests and Other Uninvited Guests
With a cluttered and full garage, you might not be aware of any uninvited guests. Therefore, you should also keep an eye out for pests or insects in your garage when you’re tidying up the place.
Conclusion
If you see any signs of pest infestation in your house you should close off the garage from the rest of the house by using things like cling wrap to close the doorways. Then, call an exterminator to take a look around the garage and the rest of the house.
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