With fall coming to an end and a pandemic still raging across America, there’s never been a better time to complete a remodeling project or two around the house. Your garage, in particular, could likely use an upgrade before winter rolls around. In case you’re at a loss for ideas when it comes to remodeling your garage, let’s take a look at a few projects that are easy to do and don’t require much maintenance either.
1. New Trim
The trim on your garage tends to become easily weathered over time, so why not replace yours with a new style? You can match your garage trim to whatever style of siding you have on your house and styles range from arched trim to slim trim, fillet trim, half trim, and more. Fiber-cement trim is an excellent option if you’re looking for maximum durability and low maintenance because it doesn’t take damage easily like vinyl.
2. Fresh Shingles
Aside from the trim, shingles are the most noticeable part of a garage. Chances are your shingles aren’t looking brand new anymore, so swap your old ones out for a fresh batch. There are so many roof tile types to choose from that you should have no problem making a selection. One popular idea is to include some solar panel shingles on your garage roof. You might also opt for concrete, metal, slate, clay, or synthetic tiles. In terms of durability, synthetic shingles and metal tiles will last the longest and require the least amount of maintenance thanks to their superior strength.
3. Driveway Upgrade
Most people think of siding and shingles when contemplating a garage remodeling project, but you can also update your driveway as well. Chances are your driveway is near your garage, so upgrading yours will help to complement your overall exterior aesthetic. In fact, one of the best new driveway paving ideas we’ve come across is the permeable paver driveway. Installing a Truegrid permeable paver driveway, for example, can be done with grass or gravel. The process takes less than a day to complete and is perfect for a DIY project. When you’re done, you’ll have a neat, clean, and dazzling new driveway that’s as durable as concrete but requires almost no maintenance. Permeable paver driveways are also eco-friendly and will help eliminate any driveway flooding issues you might have. The easy installation, affordability, and reliability of these pavers make using them with grass or gravel one of the smartest things you could do if you’re looking for a new driveway before winter.
Improve Your Garage with Stylish and Durable Materials
If you’re looking for an affordable, durable, and low-maintenance way to upgrade your garage right now, the ideas we’ve touched on here are a great place to start. Implement some new trim for the front of your garage, and swap out old shingles for a fresh, durable variety. Fiber cement and synthetics are go-to’s for both projects. Also, consider adding a new, permeable paver driveway in front of your garage. There’s a ton of ways to get creative with the style and the durability, fast installation time, and low maintenance requirements make this project hard to pass up.
Matt Lee is the owner of the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. He is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.
