A garage often provides extra storage for items you do not use regularly but still want to keep handy. Homeowners often use garages as storage for things like vehicles, sporting equipment, gardening tools, bicycles, and seasonal items. It would not make sense to take up valuable living or dining room space when plenty of unused garage space is available for storage. If you want to use your garage to store items, we recommend that you get regular garage door inspections. The assessment will help in ensuring your door is working appropriately. As a result, you can easily lock the door to keep your items safe and secure.

Storing your vehicle in the garage is one of the safest measures you can take. Rather than being exposed to the weather and other vehicles using the driveway, a car stored in the garage is less at risk of being bumped into. For antique cars, the garage may be the best place for winter storage because it will not be exposed to snow, slush, or salt from the roads. If there are many children who play catch, run around, or ride bicycles in your neighborhood, storing your car in the garage can also reduce the chances of it being damaged amongst the activity.

In garages that have windows, you can let light inside without opening the door during cold winters or hot summers. This can free up valuable living or dining space for family activities. You could set up a couch and chairs around a television, clear space for a ping pong table, set up a party buffet, or establish a home gym with a bench and treadmill. What's great about a garage is that it's perfectly acceptable to have it serve multiple purposes at the same time!

With professional and regular garage door inspections, the garage is likely to add enormous value to your property in many ways. A garage will make all the difference when you want to show off your home because of the extra storage and security it offers. When potential buyers walk into your house for the first time, they will be most concerned with all the features that matter to them, such as a space to store their vehicles. A garage is also one of the most visible parts of your property and could be the first thing a potential buyer notices. It may catch their eye immediately because of its size, good condition, and spaciousness.

In order to benefit from the versatility of your garage, you need to make sure you can easily access it. According to the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association, about 54% of homeowners have never considered getting professional garage door opener inspections. In reality, inspections are essential for preventing damage and jams and ensuring that you can use your garage in any of the above ways. Call All Access Garage Doors today to learn more about garages or to get started with our services.