“A man’s home is his castle, but his garage is his sanctuary.” - Unknown Virtually every garage is improved by the addition of a workbench. Even if you aren’t a DIY project fanatic, it’s helpful to have a strong surface for the various small projects every homeowner encounters. A work bench also adds useful storage space to the garage, serving...
An apartment patio can be many things. It can be a private escape from roommates or family. It can be a breath of fresh air. It can even be a makeshift home office. When you live in the city, every inch of outdoor living space is worth its area in gold. So how do you make the most of your...
“People think that I must be a very strange person. This is not correct. I have the heart of a small boy. It is in a glass jar on my desk.” - Stephen King Working from home has become more normal, and this means more people are looking for ways to make their home office space more functional. The first...
“On weekends, I sit in a lounge chair on my balcony. I love to be outside when the weather's right. I can stay there pretty much all day.” - Sue Monk Kidd Living in an apartment makes it difficult to make your space your own. You have a smaller space to work with, and many design elements are already chosen...
"My study is a converted garage which is largely lined with bookshelves and cardboard boxes filled with manuscripts of my film scripts, plays, and books." - William Nicholson Do you have lights in and around your garage? If so, they are probably a single spotlight outside, and the light inside is the one that comes on your garage door opener....
Take a walk around the average neighborhood and you’re unlikely to find two garages that look alike. Some homeowners use their garage space for vehicle storage. Some turn the space into a rec room. And others convert it into a professional-level workshop. What do all of these hypothetical garages have in common? They all need plenty of storage space to...
“Marriage is about the most expensive way for the average man to get laundry done.” - Burt Reynolds Where is the laundry room located in your home? If it’s in the basement, then you have a prime opportunity. Say goodbye to that dark and damp basement and turn it into the laundry space of your dreams. This means finally finishing...
“The garage is the space for the hacker, the tinkerer, the maker. The garage is not defined by a single field or industry; instead, it is defined by the eclectic interests of its inhabitants. It is a space where intellectual networks converge.” - Steven Johnson The garage is rarely thought of as the most important room in the house, but...
“These aren’t pajamas. I work from home. This is my uniform.” - Unknown Although some experts advise against creating a bedroom office, it may be your only choice in a small home or apartment. It may take some time to adjust to having your work space and bed in the same room. It can also take discipline to keep from...
“I like attics…The past stacked up like forgotten memories, but with a small effort, brought down and enjoyed again.” - Kim Harrison Attic storage space is often under-utilized—or not used at all. But if you find your possessions outgrowing your closets, the attic presents a plethora of storage opportunities just waiting to be used. With a few modifications, most attics...
