Vehicle Storage: What’s in a Garage?
Vehicle Storage
Vehicle storage may not seem like a big deal to you when you’re shopping for a home – or you may find a two-vehicle garage firmly entrenched on your list of must-have amenities. Even if you don’t think it’s important, you may later change your mind and wonder why you didn’t put more thought into your garage. When you’re viewing homes, make sure you consider your vehicle storage needs and evaluate whether the property can offer what you want.
Measure, Measure, Measure
It may sound silly, but measure your existing vehicles. You can fit two compact cars and a fair amount of stuff in a two-car garage, but two large vehicles, such as Buicks or even trucks, take up a lot more space. Something like a Hummer may not even clear an average garage, and certainly won’t leave you with enough space left over for a second car.
Measure your vehicles, and know how much space you need. Then, don’t be afraid to measure the garage when you’re viewing a home. Make sure you give yourself clearance for the mirrors, and for opening car doors. Think about how much space you have leftover, and whether it will be sufficient for your lawnmower, your fishing pole collection or other typical garage-stored items.
Consider Your Future Vehicle Storage Needs
You may only be a two-vehicle house now, but do you have a teenager approaching driving age? Do you intend to add a motorcycle to your household, or other vehicle best stored indoors? Try to give yourself some breathing room, and be realistic about your future vehicle storage needs. Ask yourself if you have the space and ability to add on to the garage, or build additional driveway to store more vehicles. Will a vehicle stored outside be in the way when you need to pull cars in and out? All of these factors play a role in whether a property offers enough vehicle storage.
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