Reclaim your garage
By Ken McEntee
What’s the first thing you would buy if you won the Powerball jackpot?
The answer to that often-asked question may require more than a little fantasizing, considering the Powerball’s odds of about 292 million to one.
Keeping it a little more realistic, however, you may want to think about how to optimize your federal income tax refund. It may not create an instant retirement, but the average national refund of about $3,000 is nothing to sneeze at.
“Investing in your home is always a good idea, and the garage is a very wise place to start,” advises Mike Padden, owner of Encore Garage Ohio, a one-stop shop for floor-to-ceiling garage enhancement and renovation.
Your garage, Mike observes, is most likely the largest room in your home. If it’s only being used as a place to pile clutter—and maybe park your car if you can find enough room—you’re probably wasting a good portion of your home.
“Converting your garage into a gorgeous, all-purpose party room—where you also can keep your vehicles protected—is an ideal way to make the most of your home,” Mike says.
“Garages are often the primary entryway into your home, so why not be as proud of it as you are the rest of your house?”
Relaxing in the garage may be more applicable during the summer than at any other time of the year. That’s when many folks are looking for the perfect venue for a graduation party, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a casual barbecue to entertain friends and neighbors.
Encore Garage helps to create that perfect venue with the installation of handsome, rugged cabinetry, organizer systems and its proprietary Flex-Core polyaspartic floor coating that not only beautifies your garage floor, but also protects it from damage.
“When people see what we can do, they see their garage in a whole new light,” Mike assures.
Many garage upgrades begin by restoring the floors, which are typically beaten brutally by Northeast Ohio winters.
“The salty slush that drops off your car eventually eats away at the concrete, causing unsightly chipping and cracking,” Mike says.
“It can get really ugly in a short period of time. Our advanced floor coating is seamless and non-porous, so liquids can’t seep down and attack the concrete below. It is stain resistant—even against oil and grease—and couldn’t be easier to maintain. All you need is a hose and a squeegee to keep the floor looking like new for many years.”
Because the garage is often the entry point of the home, an attractive, organized garage creates a good first impression—and gives you more room for partying.
“It’s the first thing people see, but it’s often the last frontier of home remodeling,” Mike says. “Our Signature Series garage cabinetry is not only tough and versatile, but it is also very attractive.”
Mike says Encore makes it simple—and affordable—to organize and transform your garage into an attractive, multi-purpose space.
“In many cases it costs less than what people pay to remodel a half bathroom,” he insists. “And increasing the value of your home is always a wise investment.”
You can begin reclaiming your garage by calling Encore Garage of Ohio for a no-cost estimate at 330-922-4411 (Akron area) or 440-668-8953 (Cleveland area). For more information, visit EncoreGarageOhio.com.