Garage Kits can be Used for Many Things, not Just Cars!

Until recently, I never gave much thought to garage kits. But we recently moved back to the area where my husband was raised and much of his family still lives. We didn't really want to spend a lot of time looking for rentals, so we rented a small house from a family member. Also, the price was right since we didn't know how long we would be making double payments before our house sold, especially in today's economy. The house is quite small for a family of six, and a lot smaller than we are used to, but it is on 5 acres and has a large out building that was built from a kit. And when your inside space is limited, extra outdoor space can really make up the difference. So, I was considering all the ways we use our building, and it got me thinking of the diverse uses of these handy, affordable building options.

If you are unfamiliar, a prefabricated garage kit comes delivered to your door and you assemble it yourself, with a little help from your friends. In a matter of a few days, you have an outbuilding for a lot cheaper than hiring a contractor.

Though these building are often called garage kits, storing your car (or cars) is only one use. They do come in a large variety of sizes, so if you want one to use as a garage, you can get them for one, two, three or more cars. You can also get one which is really high for RV storage.

Our building gets used for a myriad of things. It is a fairly large building, having two garage doors, one pedestrian door and two windows. Inside we have a small area set up like a family room. We put down a carpet remnant, set up the futon and chairs with a small TV and all the family games. Last night a couple of cousins stayed the night and the kids had a ball. They played games, watched movies and had a slumber party. From a parental point of view, it was great also - we didn't hear a thing! Out there we also have a small work out area, storage for boxes of stuff that won't fit in the house, my husband's work bench, as well as his motorcycle. Overall, a multipurpose room with many purposes!

This may be a bit extreme, and not what you need an extra building for (at least not all of these reasons), but here are a few other reasons you may need one.

Perhaps you just need a small outbuilding for your gardening and yard equipment. Small garage kits are great for storing lawnmowers, snow blowers, and all your large and small hand tools. You could even put a small gardening bench in there so that you can work out of the weather.

Garage kits make great shops, whether you are into wood working and have a workbench and many large tools to set up, or are a mechanic and need a place to work on your cars. I know my husband is always happy when he has a shop he can putter around in, many great creations come from his shop as well and many home improvements.

Garage kits make the perfect area for storing boats, trailers, tractors or any other piece of equipment you would like to keep out of the weather.

So, if you do not have enough room in your house, consider garage kits that you can assemble yourself to create extra space. Whether you need a shop, a place to do crafts, a work out area, a place for the kids to hang out, or you want to keep your car or other equipment protected, you are bound to find garage kits of some type that would work for you.