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Spoil yourself with a convertible!

July 24, 2023by HOMEMAKERS Editor0 comments
Converting garage to craft room

Make the most of your mid-life crisis…

Do you crave a convertible? Something sleek, custom and exciting? Something to occupy your mind and keep you out of trouble as you accept the fact that time is sneaking up on you?

We have just the thing for you, and your garage is the perfect place for it.

We are talking about a workshop conversion… A dedicated space for you to live out your secret desires. Whether its woodwork, sculpting, resin casting, beer brewing, quilting, painting or simply pottering around with the door closed, your favourite tunes playing and the kids conveniently left with the other parent.

Finding a creative outlet is extremely beneficial for your health. Not only does it relax you, give you a healthy stress release method and make you a nicer human for others to deal with, but you also have things to show for your time out.

The what, how and why is up to you. For a full list of exciting, scalable grownup hobbies, click here.

The where, is up to us.

It’s easier than you think to refurbish your garage into a super productive studio or workshop. Just keep a few things in mind.

Clear up and out.

To refurbish the garage, one must first have an actual garage, not a dark, musty and overstuffed storeroom with mouldy boxes of who knows what. We say, let it go! Reduce, reuse and recycle everything. Leave no box unopened and no pile unsorted. Sooner or later you should be able to see the floor once more and finally you’ll have a blank canvas for your new hobby space.

Set your goals.

Decide whether you are doing a “clean” or “dirty” hobby. Needlework, art, baking or brewing will obviously require a different environment from woodwork, resin casting, vehicle overhaul or some other mechanical hobby.

Know your limits.

Before you do or decide anything – check your local bylaws on noise, and allowed activities in residential spaces. Also ensure that safety regulations with regard to storing of flammable and volatile substances, ventilation and fire control are in place.

Set yourself up for success.

A workshop only works if you work it. Good light, organised storage, safe workable surfaces and electrical supplies all contribute to having a “working” workshop or studio. If you have to deal with bad lighting, dodgy power supplies and crowded workbenches we can promise you that you won’t be as productive as you want to be and your “convertible” won’t bring the intended joy and stress relief.

There are so many options available for scalable storage, flooring, lighting and insulation. Your only limit will be space and budget.

For inspiration have a look at these conversions.

Garage Conversion Ideas & More Garage Conversion Ideas & Even More Garage Conversion Ideas

Once you have decided on your style and needs, this is a good place to start for a DIY makeover:

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