by Mary Beth Schwartz
Today’s homeowners are looking to stay in their current homes and remodel various rooms versus building or buying a new home. One place often not given much thought is the garage. With a few changes, you can transform your dirty cluttered two-car garage into a more usable space. You can add some overhead bins or cabinets for storage, some slatwalls for organization, or even a colorful flaked epoxy floor. Ric Edwards, Owner of GarageExperts of Eastern PA, is the specialist to call to get your garage makeover into motion.
Covering Philadelphia, Allentown, and all of their surrounding counties, GarageExperts of Eastern PA is ready to show you the future in home improvement. According to Edwards, his background includes 30-plus years in the residential home building and renovation business. “My masonry experience intersects well with the great products that are made right here in the United States and come with lifetime warranties,” Edwards says.
First on the list of products is a line of fullback cabinetry that is designed for strength and lots of storage capacity. The easy-to-clean cabinets from GarageExperts are custom built for each customer. There are many sizes, finishes, styles, colors, and countertops to choose from. Customers also can pick pulls, door hinges, adjustable shelves, door slides, and child safety locks. “The cabinets are perfect for organizing, reducing clutter, and getting stuff off of the garage floor. You can use them for tools, car parts, pool accessories, or your pantry items like paper products and detergent,” Edwards adds. All of the cabinetry is CARB certified. This means the wood products have reduced formaldehyde emissions.
Another great way to organize the garage is through an industrial strength slatwall. You can display items with baskets, hooks, and other accessories. “We offer different colors of slatwall to match your cabinets,” Edwards notes. Slatwalls can be used for hanging such items as electrical cords, bikes, power tools, yard equipment, lawn chairs, gardening tools, motorcycle gear, and sports equipment.
For storage of bulky items like coolers, car covers, ladders, and storage tubs, you can have overhead storage racks installed in the garage. These out-of-the-way items are constructed of heavy gauge steel and have thicker wire shelves. They also are powder coated for durability.
Aside from the storage options is the company’s popular selection of floor coatings. The maintenance-free coatings are eye catching and easy to clean. Their industrial epoxy flooring can handle foot traffic, oil, gasoline, and salt from winter storms. The durable coatings attach to the existing concrete floor and will not crack or peel. Customers can choose from several epoxy floor coating colors and flake combinations. Many garage floor coatings can be installed in just one day and have low VOC ratings. “Most clients go with an epoxy flake floor. For a plain epoxy, we can get very close to matching most Sherwin-Williams paint colors. We also are using the epoxy for other concrete surfaces. We have finished sidewalks, floors in kitchens, basements, and sunrooms. Believe it or not, concrete countertops in kitchens are becoming more popular,”
Edwards says. “When I am done with these garages, some people go another step further and convert them into man caves.” Imagine fellas, a special space of your own, with a mini fridge, some memorabilia, a recliner, and a flat screen TV. Perhaps a special space for your vintage car. You can get the wheels in motion by making an appointment with Ric Edwards of GarageExperts of Eastern PA. He will come out to your residence and give you an estimate. You can call him at 484-821-5853. If you prefer, you can send an email to ric.edwards@garageexperts.com. For more information online, visit GarageExperts of Eastern PA on Facebook or www.garageexperts.com.
Mary Beth Schwartz is a freelance writer who frequently contributes to regional publications.