Upgrade Your Garage, and Leave the Guilt Behind
BY C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y, C A R R I E M C C O N K E Y.C O M
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ON’T WORRY… we all have it. The less-than-tidy area in our garage, detached garage, or unfinished basement where the “part-time possessions” reside. • The items that we know will come in handy… someday. • Yard tools and equipment that are necessary but not needed on a regular basis. • Seasonal decorations that need a home during their off-season months. When we enter this zone, we do so with caution. Navigating boxes and other odd-shaped items, we try not to trip as we search for what we need. Upon finding it (hopefully), we rush out, feeling a pang of guilt as we close the door and leave the chaos behind. We promise ourselves that we’ll get to the mess. But the timing never seems right… The Reality of Clutter What we don’t realize is that entering a cluttered garage for 10 minutes each day adds up to more than 60 hours over the course of one year! What was once valuable square footage in our homes is now a source of stress. The good news: It doesn’t have to be. Get Organized… Beautifully When it comes to your part-time possessions, you’ll breathe easier with professionally designed storage. Custom Cabinets: Install streamlined cabinetry to hold everything - and hide everything - from heirloom holiday decorations to your trusty coolers and tailgating supplies. Practical Slatwall: Hang your hard-working garden implements and get bikes, beach equipment, and power tools out of the way and off of the floor. Durable Epoxy Polyaspartic Flooring: Seal and protect your concrete floor with an attractive heat and chemical-resistant epoxy polyaspartic floor. Still feel overwhelmed? Your local professionals at Designer Garages are ready to help. Call, click, or come by their West Knoxville showroom to see organization in action. When you schedule a free consultation, you’ll get a glimpse of your functional and beautiful space with a realistic 3-D rendering. With cabinetry, slatwall, and epoxy polyaspartic floors available in a multitude of finishes and colors, you can give your part time possessions a home and take back your garage, detached garage, and unfinished basement in style. Designer Garages
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201 Center Park Drive, #1070 Knoxville, TN 37922 865.268.4868 DesignerGarages.com