In Brunswick County, NC, there’s no getting around it — you need a good set of wheels. It’s a primarily rural area that sits between two coastal cities, Wilmington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC. Whether you’re the kind of person who drives a golf cart on Bald Head Island, a classic car in Southport, or a monster truck in the Winnabow mud race, you know how important it is to have a way to get around.
Even though we don’t often think about it, when you use cars and trucks as your primary modes of transportation, it’s also important to take care of and store them properly. Our garages are often our homes’ least organized and worst utilized spaces. Need help tricking out your garage to suit the awesome stuff that goes in it? You’re in luck! Read on for some great garage organization tips.
If you’re a classic car enthusiast…
Then you’re in luck in Brunswick County! We have the perfect climate for driving, restoring, and preserving classic cars. And as any car fan knows, classic rides require a certain amount of TLC to stay in top condition.
Strickland’s Closets offers a variety of ways to organize your garage and maximize car storage space. We suggest a convenient workbench with lots of accessories for your tools, like a magnetic tool bar, or hanging baskets for wax and polish, to keep everything tidy. Large-scale cabinets can help hide away in-progress car parts or larger items, like hoses, vacuums, and other cleaning materials.
If you’ve got big wheels and like to get muddy…
In Brunswick County, there’s room for everybody. If you’re less a classic car fan and more into mud runs and monster-truck rallies, we’ve got you covered too. The most important thing for car-owners with big wheels is space, so you’ll want to organize your garage accordingly.
Chances are, you’re not afraid of a little dirt. But even muddin’ trucks need a good polish. We suggest closed storage cabinets against the wall, to keep all your cleaning supplies clean and out of the way. Wall-mounted hooks for things like bikes, brooms, and sports equipment are also must-have accessories if your truck is large and in charge (of the entire garage).
If you’re a golf-cart aficionado…
On Bald Head Island, located just off the Carolina coast, environmental impact regulations prevent residents from driving cars. So it’s all golf carts, all the time. This is also true of some of Brunswick County’s newer gated golfing communities, where retirees are flocking for good weather and relaxed living.
Golf carts are small and easy to store, which frees up your garage space for a wide variety of other uses. It doesn’t just have to be storage for all the items that don’t fit in the house, though, of course, it can be. If you’re a tinkerer, you could convert your garage to a workspace. Or, more and more frequently, people are turning their excess garage space into an indoor-outdoor place to watch the game or host neighborhood get-togethers.
With all the options for discreet, tidy garage storage out there, the sky’s the limit! Your garage doesn’t just have to be a room where you park your cars so they don’t get rained on, amid all your excess stuff. It can be a dedicated space to car care and restoration; a man cave; a workspace; and even, depending on the size, a convertible family hangout spot.
Looking for even more ideas to maximize the potential of your Brunswick County garage? Stop by Strickland’s showroom today to take a look at our merchandise and speak with an expert.