Portable garages are popular with homeowners who need additional storage space, but many people don’t realize how versatile those structures are. Portable shelters can be customized for a variety of specific uses.

How to Use a Portable Garage as a Workshop

If you have a hobby that requires a significant amount of space or that tends to be messy or noisy, a portable garage can be a better location than your house. For example, you might enjoy woodworking, but your family might not be fond of the dust and noise that your tools produce. 

If you like to paint or refinish furniture, your spouse might prefer that you indulge in your hobby in a storage building in the yard so you don’t make a mess inside the house. Working outside also means that your family won’t be irritated by the smell of paint and chemicals, and you’ll have plenty of peace to relax and enjoy your craft.

You can arrange a portable garage in whatever way makes sense for you. For example, you might use one area for working and another space for storage, or you might need multiple work areas for different tasks. 

If you have a hobby that produces dust or fumes, ventilation will be a key issue. Portable storage buildings have doors that can be left open so fresh air can circulate. You can also install a ventilation kit to promote airflow while keeping rain and insects out.

How to Customize a Shelter for Temporary Event Storage 

Hosting an outdoor event, such as a barbecue, a birthday party, or a wedding, involves a lot of planning. You might have to buy, rent, or borrow tables, chairs, and other items to accommodate all the people you invite. If things are delivered a day or more before the party, you’ll need a place to store them temporarily. 

You might want to keep decorations that you’ll use for an outdoor event in a storage building in your yard. Having them near the area where the party will take place will make it easier to prepare, and the decorations won’t create clutter inside your house.

With a portable garage, you’ll have a dedicated area to store party supplies and arrange them however you see fit. For instance, you might want to fold up tables and chairs, stack them in one part of the building, and keep linens and centerpieces in another area.

Customize a Portable Shelter for Your Purposes

A portable garage can be an excellent long-term storage solution, but it can be much more than that. A shelter can also be an ideal location for a hobby or a way to keep things organized as you prepare to host an event. Order a storage building from Shelters of America today.