Home Guidelines

If you live near an Australian city, you’ll know that rooms are generally small and real estate is expensive. You may be fortunate enough to have a garage but no car, as driving in the city can be costly and parking is limited. You might have a lot of stuff in your garage that you don’t need, but that space could be turned into a great home office!

First Step: Clean It Up

That’s correct. It’s time to clean out that garage and get rid of all those dried-up paint cans, rusted tools, and general “junk” that has built up over the years. That broken surfboard, the old pet bed your dog left, a tattered tent, and a bicycle you haven’t used in years.

Sort out your belongings to identify what you can sell and what you can trash. You’ll be surprised how much money a garage sale or a few items on eBay can bring in, and you can use that money to fund your home office renovation!

If you have paint, chemicals, or a great amount of stuff, organize a local rubbish collection to ensure that liquids are properly disposed of and to save you time going to the local waste center.

Step Two: Weatherproofing

Your home office is likely to have a laptop, computer, printer, and phone. These gadgets might be broken and might start fire when water reach it. 

Check for leaks and insulate drafts in your garage. Plasterboard, rather than exposed brick, should be used on the walls, and doors should be insulated. You didn’t want to stay in a cold room for long.

Examine the lights after that. A garage will most likely have little lighting or a low-cost fluorescent tube. If you need to work, this won’t help you, and it can make the room feel gloomy and cold. Choose a light that will support you in working while avoiding eye strain, and also a softer, warmer-colored light bulb.

To make the place more comfortable and welcoming, you might want to consider some heavy-duty carpet tiles.

Step Three: Furnishing Your Home Office

Now it’s time to think about how you want your office to look. Consider the lighting, the size of the room, and the entrance for drafts. A standing desk is a great option since it gives you more flexibility and allows you to maintain a better posture. In addition, check out websites like Home Guidelines and Ohana Home Improvement to get design and color ideas.

Consider where you’ll need to put your power outlets. To avoid trip hazards, keep your wires covered and neatly tucked below the desk. You’ll also need enough points, so consider that before calling an electrician.

Consider your internet connection as well. Is your garage home office getting a good signal, or do you need a WIFI extender?

Kmart and other stores have excellent home office solutions that are both attractive and affordable.  Spend part of your money on a desk, chair, and electrical equipment. Storage and soft furnishings may make a huge difference in how your home office looks and feels. A brightly colored rug, some artwork, and desk solutions will help to transform your garage space into a real office! You can even include a tiny futon for house guests.

Converting your garage into a home office has lots of advantages. You have a quiet space in which you can concentrate to work without being distracted, plus you are still at home, with access to the rest of your house and the kitchen for coffee breaks! If you converted your garage properly, it can be an efficient use, it will surely give you many different usages option. Keep in mind that if you are running your own business in your garage office, you may need to get permission from the city council.

By Anurag Rathod

Anurag Rathod is an Editor of Appclonescript.com, who is passionate for app-based startup solutions and on-demand business ideas. He believes in spreading tech trends. He is an avid reader and loves thinking out of the box to promote new technologies.