I won’t get into specifics but I have a 2 1/2 car garage that I would like to add some cabinets (that will be built) to but still be able to use it for parking during the winter months. Can some of you please post some pictures of your garage workshops so I can get some ideas?
Thanks,
Chuck
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We haven't had a car in our garage for 15+ years, but I've built a lot of storage space for folks who do park in their garages.
It's usually enlightening to pull the car(s) in the garage and open the doors. Now, do some "walk-thrus" simulating unloading groceries, luggage, kids, car seats, etc. Pop the hoods and imagine checking the oil, etc. It doesn't take long to determine the areas that can (or can't) be obstructed.
Finally, keep in mind that nobody is as neat as they think they're going to be so try to allow for stuff that will be "temporarily" stored against a wall or in a corner.
You may want to dig around over on the Garage Journal website, at http://www.garagejournal.com/. Click on the Board button at the top of the page, then go to Garage Gallery. Some of the places posted there are way over the top, but there are also a lot of garages like us regular guys have.