Golf bags, bicycles, old trophies, power tools, boxes of moldy books — Americans’ garages are filled with stuff, stuff and more stuff.
Just one thing is often missing: cars.
Several companies, including GarageTek in Syosset, N.Y. and HouseWall Garage System in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. are helping people get the junk out of the way so the cars can come back in. These companies also are taking advantage of the multibillion dollar home remodeling industry, and the trend of turning garages into multi-use rooms.
These companies offer specially designed wall paneling that allows easy installation of hooks to hang bikes and ladders, and elevated cabinets for storage. Flooring, lighting, workbenches and other accessories make the garage a place for work, play, and entertaining, with projects ranging from the high hundreds to thousands of dollars.
Another prominent company is GarageTek, which has reached 50 markets in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom since 2001. It has a goal of eventually reaching 110 markets, said marketing director Barbara Butensky.
HouseWall already has eight franchises in Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee and Missouri, Dagen said. He wants to have 20 franchises by the end of the year.
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