Keeping Costs Down when Buying a Garage

There are many reasons that you may be thinking about adding a garage to your home. Whether looking for a protective space for your vehicle, a workshop, or a reliable place to store excess items, you can accomplish your goals with a garage. However, not all homeowners who need a garage can afford (or want to spend money on) the brick-and-mortar variety. When you are trying to get what you need within a budget, here are some things to look for:

Steel Garages

Why steel? Well, if you can't afford the most expensive materials, you'll want to go with an alternative that's strong and reliable. Steel has long been prized for its strength and lightness, making it easy to transport and set up, and providing years of use. Steel is not the only affordably-priced option, of course. There are others, but where wood rots and PVC is terrible for the environment, steel provides the durability that homeowners need without the cost or regret.

Do-It-Yourself Set up

When you are trying to be frugal with your improvements, remember that construction labour will always cost a significant chunk. After all, workers are bringing their expertise to bear and handling a job that you either couldn't do or didn't want to do yourself. By opting for a garage that you can construct yourself over the weekend, you'll save a large amount of money.

Customisable options

Just because you are trying not to spend all of your savings doesn't mean that you should settle for something that doesn't suit your home or needs. When purchasing a garage, look for a company that offers extensive customisation options. A quality seller should offer the following:

 

• Size- Depending on what you need the garage for, you may have different size requirements. Sure, a garage that fits two cars might be enough for you, but if you need to store a boat or some heavy equipment in the structure, a standard size may not work for you. Choose a company that can create a garage in the dimensions that you need.
• Windows and Doors- Perhaps you plan to use your garage as a workshop for a small business or hobby. Having as many doors as you need in the most convenient locations might be an absolute necessity, rather than a preference. In addition, if you plan to be working there often, a stuffy, dark room won't really help you to be productive. Make sure that the company that makes your garage can add windows to the structure to help you make the most of the natural light and air.
• Colour- What's the point of getting a garage if it only comes in one colour that clashes with your house? Even if the building is a practical choice and will suit your needs otherwise, you don't want to buy a complete eyesore. Opt for a company that has a good variety of hues that can be chosen to match or complement your home.

At Fair Dinkum Sheds, we have Colorbond garages that can be suited to your every need and preference. Avoid the exorbitant cost of other sheds and get one that will provide everything you need for less!

Why a Shed is Essential for Spring Cleaning

When the temperature starts to warm up again after winter and you open the windows, you start to notice dust and dirt accumulation and are in a good position to do something about it. Spring cleaning is an effective way to rid your house of grime and unnecessary clutter, but what happens when you have nowhere to put things?

I mean, sure, the point of cleaning is to get those things out, but not all of them need to be thrown away. When your garage is stuffed to the brim or you don't have one, a good, low-cost solution for handling your storage needs is to buy a shed.

There are several ways that the best sheds can help people during spring cleaning and throughout the year.

Store things temporarily

When you start out, there may be areas of the home that are so cluttered that the only practical way to clean them is to gather things up and get them out of the way for a while (often, teenagers' rooms will be like this). By storing the items in the shed, you can keep the room and hallways clear while you tackle the floors, curtains, walls, etc. Once that is completed and the room again looks liveable, you can sort the things that are going back into the room with a clear view of what is actually necessary.

Additionally, things from the home that you have decided to get rid of can be stored in the shed until they can be disposed of. After all, many people don't have quite as many rubbish bins for everyday use as they might need for spring cleaning. Also, bags of used clothing, toys, or other items can be left there until you can make your way over to a donation centre.

Store Seasonal Items

Spring cleaning is often a good time to go through your wardrobe and decide what you don't need or haven't worn in a long time. However, you may have some favourite items that you wear constantly in the winter, but will have little use for in the heat of summer. Exchanging warm weather clothing for your winter items and storing the latter in a shed provides easy access (in case of a late cold front) and secure conditions for the materials.

Store Sentimental items

When going through your home, you may find lots of hastily stashed items because you simply couldn't find a good place to put them. While getting rid of these items is ideal, sometimes they are just too important to be parted with. For instance, perhaps you inherited some old trinkets from your great aunt or can't bear to throw away your child's first artwork or toys. If tossing them isn't an option, use spring cleaning as an excuse to box them up and store them in the shed. Here's a good guide to what to save, store and throw away, and how to organise your home.

When you are trying to clean your space effectively, sometimes you need a little extra room to work with. When spring comes and you get the cleaning bug, make the most of it by being proactive and getting a shed to handle your excess storage needs.

Choosing the Best Designs for Sheds

A lot of people want extra storage or living space on their property, but very few have the money or desire to move. Fortunately, having a custom-built shed can provide additional storage, a mother-in-law suite, and/or a spare office without costing a fortune. Even better, the building can be deconstructed and moved if necessary.

Of course, anyone who is considering this option must look at a lot of different designs for sheds. There are a variety of products on the market, including everything from basic storage units to sheds with multiple rooms, windows, and air conditioning. There are hundreds of possible designs for sheds, so it makes sense for a homeowner to pick one that will met all of his or her needs before beginning construction.

Start by thinking about how the shed will be used. Is it just going to hold items, or will it need to function as a separate living area? If it is just going to be used as storage, will it need to be climate controlled? Think about how big the doors should be in order to easily put in and take out items like lawn equipment and furniture. If the shed will provide additional living space, think about how it will be used and by whom. Will it require a kitchen and running water? At the very least, it will need to be heated and cooled.

Next, think about where the shed will be located on the property. There are a variety of designs that are meant to fit into narrow, short, or oddly-shaped spaces. Consider these options, and carefully measure out the space to ensure that the chosen design will fit.

The best company will offer completely customisable options for homeowners so that they can tailor the structure to their needs and the appearance of the existing buildings. With Fair Dinkum, people can decide what they need and where they need it, and make that idea into a reality.

Garage Prices -- Finding the Best Value

Garages are an important part of many houses and buildings. Many of them are used virtually every day, but many homeowners give little thought to how important they are. Garages that are poorly maintained or sloppily designed can cause myriad problems and can, in extreme circumstances, lead to situations in which people are seriously injured or even killed. Thus, the importance of having a functional and well-built garage cannot be overstated.

Though it may sound counterintuitive, it's actually cheaper to buy a more expensive garage in the long run. While it's tempting for those working on a budget to opt for the cheapest model possible, it won't make any financial sense at all when the structure has to be replaced a mere couple of years later. Saving up a little for a somewhat more costly, but much longer lasting model will ensure that the garage will remain a stable and working part of one's home for years to come.

The problems caused by choosing a cheap model are manifold. Thin, inferior materials, for instance, might not hold up to the weather. Imagine the consequences of a collapsed roof on the contents of a garage: a car could be damaged by the debris, delicate items stored in the space might fall and break, not to mention that someone inside could be injured, etc. In addition, leakages due to poor construction could destroy important documents and papers, ruin electrical equipment, and generally make the whole place unsafe to work or store anything in.

Garage prices shouldn't be the only yardstick that people use to determine what kind of structure to get. By investing in a garage that is well-constructed and trustworthy, homeowners can rest assured that everything from their possessions and hobby supplies to their children will be safe within.