Gaining space in the garage
Tripping over wet laundry and bumping into the ironing board is a big problem with modern living. While we all have to do the washing, many newer houses just don't have room for the laundry. As we're all trying to make the most of our living space, the obvious answer lies just behind the garage door.
It only takes a little bit of organisation and some help from International paint to transform a grimy garage into a modern take on a traditional laundry. Keep all the storage round the edge and there'll still be room for the car as well!
The first place to start is the floor. You still want the garage to be suitable for cars, but you also want it to be clean and presentable too. The answer is Garage Floor Paint. It's hardwearing and durable and can cope whether the garage is housing a car or doubling-up as a utility room, laundry or even the garden shed. The special formulation means this paint will maintain its glossy good looks and make the dusty old concrete floor just a distant memory.
Once you've finished the floor, it's time to look at the appliances. It's amazing how grubby dishwashers and washing machines can get. If, after a good wash, your appliance is still not up to scratch, try Appliance Paint. These are formulated to apply easily to the surface of fridges, freezers, washing machines or dishwashers and give them a fresh new look.
From sheets to duvet covers, iron, ironing board and laundry baskets, there's a lot of clutter involved with cleaning. The answer is a system to store, stack and shelve. Basic units and simple shelves can be used to contain all the cleaning equipment in the garage.
Anything from wicker to plastic containers can be pressed into service, so long as there's a simple, unifying colour theme. It's easy to co-ordinate your look with One Coat Furniture & Cupboard Paint. All the bits and bobs of cleaning paraphernalia can then be tidied away into your garage, leaving your house free and fit for living in - instead of looking the inside of the local laundrette.
The key to good storage is making sure you know what's been put where. Any drawer can be made to look good and list its contents with One Coat Blackboard Paint. Most surfaces can be transformed into blackboard and then it's simple to know what you've put where.
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