5 Tips to Take your Garage to the Next Level

[@rnandhay]

I have to say the way you made your video is really refreshing. You didn't stop the process of going into your sponsor and transition back to the content. great job

[@jewdd1989]

I love the wall slats, I love the idea of French cleats but hate having to make the bins, hooks, etc. because there’s just not enough time and these slats look fantastic on the wall. They really clean it up, I’m sure it was pricey but again the adjustability is amazing

[@carnage2009]

About 3 minutes into this video I realized….. I ain’t got this kind of money. 😂

[@thejoshwardchannel]

Trucker Lady @ 11:07 Blue Jeep! 😂😂 You sir just earned 1 million cool dad points!!

[@ShopNation]

My wife's idea too! haha

[@rtanderson2]

Ceiling/wall mounted retractable power and air are game changers.

[@Azurko]

I actually bought those same lights you used after watching your video. My garage shop had 2 spots for lights and only dingy 40 watt bulbs in it when we bought the house so the upgrade was the very first thing I did when we moved in.

[@majen66]

I too bought the same ones! Loving them. The adjustable panels work great and just two power flooded my small workshop.

[@stevelancaster]

Watched with the wife in the room. She approved of your options so guess that means I get to improve my garage now.

[@stuartkorte1642]

I like your pink Jeep. I’ll say that’s the nicest looking slate wall system I’ve seen. Thanks for the tips.

[@DudeSawdust]

I can't stop thinking of other ideas for that storage lift. Great video!

[@CobraRunescape]

I just found your channel today! Nice C4, I have an 88 myself.

[@CraigKell]

We got our floor epoxied this year, fantastic investment!

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

I store lots of rarely used stuff up high in the garage. I’ve used several variations of rope/pulleys to raise & lower. The motorized unit shown here is nice, but $600 is pretty steep for lifting 2 suitcases and a cooler. I’d add one piece of advice on ceiling storage-plan ahead. It’s frustrating to do a bunch of work & then realize you’re blocking out light or don’t have enough clearance to walk under it or the garage door bumps it when opening. Also, look for any way your overhead storage can fail and do something to mitigate that risk.

[@JohnnyG2573]

Another great video! I have 4 of the 1/2”x 130’ retractable hoses and they have been going strong for 3 years. To answer the question about winter, I’m in upstate NY where temps are frequently below zero and we average around 180” of snow. I just connect my compressor to the retractable hose reels blow the water out and store them in the basement.

[@BuckRogers2491]

I've had the 4' version of the LED light strips in your list for probably 2 years now. Fantastic. The CCT and CRI ratings are darned near dead on.

[@ShopNation]

They are awesome!

[@williamcox8491]

I saw that new Breeo in there 👀 great choice for a fire pit. Love mine.

[@scruffysanta8442]

Thanks for the tips and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family

[@stanleykachuik2589]

Best garage storage system I've come up with is picking up a dozen laundry pedestal drawers. They are stackable. Made very durable and can be sprayed out when dirty. You see them in buy sell ads for cheap.

[@wildpat03]

Nice C4!

[@hschofield82]

Wow--great transformation. I especially like that shelving system.

[@victor.randolph]

Oh man… I’m imagining all the new room my wife will have to throw empty Amazon boxes

[@ShopNation]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@keithjasper1829]

Been catching up on your videos this past week. Recently had a major medical issue and have been laid up. Love the content from just below you in Middletown.

[@ShopNation]

Get well soon

[@mstrickk1]

Giraffe Tools is really starting to impress. They are pumping out tools that professional homeowners have wanted. I hope they hold up over the years.

[@robertkerby2581]

Super cool and generous storage solutions! Well done!

[@marktracy]

Great video! Loved all the suggestions, thanks for sharing!

[@ipick4fun27]

two electrical panels side by side. That's badass. Homerun everything? LOL

[@woodworksbygrampies1284]

Hola! 🖐Lots of good tips and ideas on this one, thanks. Take care and have a good one, Adios!👊

[@riotgear6891]

Good stuff. I have that same wall mounted vac. A good tip is to add a Dust Deputy and poly drum underneath it, plumb the connection from Dust Deputy to the vac with PVC. Keeps your vac and it's filters super clean.

[@Yolleem]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@danrussell3439]

Great video, it was very helpful

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

They really are coming out with a lot of great products thanks for sharing

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Awesome tips, man! Love it. Gave me some ideas for our space.

[@markmajkowski9545]

Rust oleum epoxy is actually pretty good. It has several grades - I used both - just use the two car or use 50% more. I’ve done two garages DIY and a breezeway HUGE IMPROVEMENT - and has held up six years and still going. PS - it’s a garage - and I’m not Jay Leno - and even if it peels which mine has not - even with the minimal pressure wash citric acid one one hour prep (included) - there is matching (garage close) touch up. Three tips 100% - 1 lighting 2 floor 3 Shelves - got two 72” Guardian style - 4 shelves each - and mounted them connected across the back wall of a two car garage connected 3 shelves on the sides 2 in the middle. Maybe $800 - all in - and a nice heavy cord reel great add to make functional and presentable with a $100 hand held pressure washer. White paint helps a lot, too. Emptying your garage, sweeping and getting the dirt off is the biggest job and letting the epoxy dry two days makes a big difference.

[@JayDee-xj9lu]

Does it discolor if you park a vehicle on it? I've had floor coverings before and the rubber tyres left marks. I love the pressure washer.

[@Amouselives]

@@JayDee-xj9lu In all cases my garages were used for vehicle daily drivers as I prefer to store my vehicles in the garage, didnt have any issues personally. Not beyond normal dirt and soiling like when you park a wet or snowy vehicle and the moisture and dirt drips to the floor, cleaning the floor of these areas resulted in near new conditions. I think like anything it depends on your initial prep and garage care not letting things get to the point where it would damage almost any surface. Was never perfect, but generally any area that was perfect was usually due to an area of particular failure to prep, like an area of concrete that was too smooth and never roughed up enough by the acid etching process, a touch up was necessary and remedied the problem once addressed.

[@Trickmanii]

Wall mounted Garage door opener is something to consider also.

[@markshobbybench]

Thanks for sharing. I've been researching the wall slat systems, I'll have to check this brand out.

[@ouchymytoe]

The floor isn't overlooked; it's just a REALLY expensive upgrade when the money could be better spent elsewhere. We don't need ideas on where to spend more money, we need help organizing while spending as little as possible. Unfortunately, most content creators don't know how to do this either!

[@mohamedsakka2338]

dude that's a really good yt video, not just the content like the presentation is suitable with short content addicts and tiktok kids like my gen, i know for a fact that you will blow up

[@fortijr]

For cheap strong overhead storage, I bought wheel racks and bolted plywood bases on them. They usually go for 60$ on sale and have high weight ratings.

[@ih8frd2]

We bought our house 3 years ago. Within the first 3 months I had the floor epoxied. Best thing ever, looks sharp, easy to clean, and non-slip. Next, put in a subpanel for more accessories. After that I expanded my 1 garage outlet with a power strip to 19 outlets all on a 20 amp GFCI breaker. No more extension cords, plug and play. The garage fridge has it's own outlet and breaker as well now. Then the lighting.........just over 51,000 lumens in a 430 square foot garage. They weren't cheap, but I can make it daylight in my garage. That was almost the best thing I did. I see EVERYTHING. In the car, under the hood, under the car, everywhere. The actual best thing I did was installed a 1 ton mini split. Again, not the cheapest, but I'm a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I live in S Florida, so when it's 99 degrees out, I'm chilling at 72 or lower degrees in the garage. Plus it helps the garage refrigerator. So along with cabinets, a nice workbench, and other little things, I'd say I'm pretty happy with it. Many compliments of my garage from neighbors and visitors. I think that we are an elite group of men that believe that a garage should be utilized and not just used as a storage locker.

[@ImSaari]

Inspired

[@flashfader]

Wow just looked up the slat wall and accessories. Was like dang that looks like it would be perfect for my garage. But dang EXPENSIVE 😅

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

We bought a house with two 2-car garages, one of which became my shop. Both have tan colored, speckled epoxy floors. Both are slippery when wet. My main hatred of this floor is the difficulty in seeing and finding dropped screws or nails! They virtue disappear on the speckled floor! If not speckled, it would still be useful for cleaning and vacuuming, but little things would remain visible. I’m thinking about using a diamond grinder pad to buff off the epoxy. Yes, I hate it that much.

[@netpackrat]

I am with you there. The only paint which will ever be on my shop floor is that which has been spilled there.

[@Hunt904]

Can you please do a full review on the pressure washer, keep up the good work on the shed

[@Mebeknob]

Also SikaFlex the cracks and joints in your garage floor. It prevents dust and crap from settling in there, makes sweeping easier and prevents smalls wheels from catchign when moving toosl around.

[@ShopNation]

Definitely wish I would have done that…

[@TheRPhelps24]

I've already got a floor coating down like Tyler. So I'm assuming it's too late for me. I went with Polyaspartic and the nice floor also has the unintended consequence of encouraging me to keep it clean and vacuumed on a regular basis!

[@progression_decibel]

Aren't the joints there to serve for expansion/contraction and should be left alone?

[@blackntan150]

Yep, One thing people always fail to mention about the epoxy floor though... if you drop a screw... Good luck finding it!

[@dwighttrumbower164]

How easy is it to winterize the pressure washer?

[@zoef234]

Awesome tips man. Now I just need a garage💪

[@yourcampingbuddy4646]

What color did you choose for your Slatwall?

[@samsinite100]

For those wanting a platform that they can raise/lower to/from the ceiling, one could easily build a platform that is easy to raise/lower with pulleys by hand that would be a fraction of the cost of a powered motorized system, while still being easy to raise/lower due to the power of pulleys.

[@OtterBeSwimming]

Great video, I have built a new garage and workshop, I ended up with specifying lights for garage and workshop. The workshop has big covered flat panels, and they work great, the garage has small round lights and work great as well, much better than I expected. I like the big flat panels since I don't expect they will have an issue being cleaned and spread the light out even better than your tube lights. Can you use your power wash on your epoxy floor? I am about to have an epoxy floor installed and will ask them if OK for use with the power wash, that would be cool and help things very clean.

[@ashfordj81]

I put up 6 of the 4' Barrina LED strip fixtures last summer. One of them is completely burned out and most of the rest have at least a couple of diodes burned out.

[@theweekendwarrior6355]

I really like that pressure washer. I almost want to sell mine and buy that one.

[@adamjensen7870]

That was a very smart way to do an advertisement!

[@johnwilmot6105]

Good job Big "T" always thinking about the wife and kids. Plus cool toy's for your self. I like the entrance to the basement from the garage. As always keep thinking of shop greatness.

[@1emerson1]

if you can spare the extra cost, the comet static 1700 is amazing. its a well known unit in the detailing world.

[@progression_decibel]

Wow great video and products will look into some of these for my garage! I tried to spot your outlets on the walls; any recommendation on how many and the placement for general use in a 2-car garage? The house we just moved into (built circa 2005) only came with one measly 15A GFCI outlet on the rear wall!

[@wessunde2801]

I have the same issue that the builder (in 2006) only installed 1 outlet in the back wall, 1 in the ceiling for the garage door opener, & 1 in the corner near the door for the sprinkler control. First of all you need to check your local building codes. Generally outlets are placed 12 feet apart since most items have 6ft cords. To me it would make sense to have an outlet on each side of the garage door, 1 other on the side walls, & at least 2 on the back wall. Also 2 outlets at a wall workbench where you might have a couple battery chargers.

[@tyhansen6016]

What color was the the slat wall? Graphite or dove gray?

[@ShopNation]

Dove gray

[@WiscoWorkshop]

Thanks for sharing, your shop is looking great as usual. I always enjoy watching your videos, gives me ideas. Now I definitely want to get myself a wall mount pressure washer!

[@jon7804]

I've always dreamed of a platform lift that can take items from the garage floor all the way up into the garage attic. Truly out of the way!

[@ShopNation]

I’ve seen those, very cool

[@keithkozma]

Have you had any hot tire issues with that epoxy floor? I know that's more of a el-cheapo home depot/lowes kit, but I've also seen some very expensive options have the same issue.

[@ShopNation]

This definitely isn’t an el cheapo floor, and no, zero issues

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@ShopNationWhich epoxy did you go with? What thickness is it?

[@FixItFrench]

Great tips.👍🏼 I recently added overhead storage for all my wood (besides sheet goods) and it freed up so much space. I think I may do the same for the 3 bicycles we have as well!

[@3vil3lvis]

Have you tested the pressure at the end of the hose? Seems like 100' of hose would reduce that.

[@iwantosavemoney]

Power washer right next to the garage door is ideal with power and air in the same location

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Loved it hahaha 😊

[@jimwiskus8862]

Home run Travis. See you in the next installment.

[@bretticus4]

i have to think that the durability, strength, and flexibility of use of a wood french cleat wall would make it far superior to a plastic system...

[@refinery.studio]

And cheaper too I would imagine

[@lucasjw]

I have a French cleat system in my workshop area that I love! But it’s a lot of work to install, you have to make every mount yourself, and it’s less expensive but not cheap. These wall systems very much have a place when time or energy is a limiting factor. And it’s easier to make them look clean and neat, too.

[@patty109109]

That’s why I did cleats. Building the attachments for tools opens up more options than store bought.

[@21billybob12]

It’s harder to have affiliate links for something that you actually DIY

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

You know what’s cheaper? Attaching those type of hangers directly into the dry wall. No idea why people think they need something to attach them to, when they are putting holes in the drywall anyway for these systems. Yea, you might be slightly more limited in where you put things, since you want to find drywall with studs or plywood behind them, but it’s not that big of a deal.

[@tdav225]

Ok, that pressure washer is on my list!

[@sterlingcrawford1218]

I wish I could use my ceiling, but considering my garage ceiling is something like 15 feet high it kind of takes the ceiling out of the running for me. I'd have to build some kind of loft to use the vertical space

[@vitoroma9082]

Awesome 🎉🎉

[@francis.creation]

I have the same epoxy floor for 12 years now. They still looks good except for little bit of yellowing. The only big problem for me is when I accidentally drop a screw, good luck finding it. :D

[@ShopNation]

Very true

[@richarda996]

Use a magnet, just wave it around in the general area.

[@26-CJ]

@@ShopNationquestion. What are the 2 small flush devices to the left of your electrical panel door? Are they some type of electrical surge protection devices that are wired into the electrical panel?

[@spacekb17]

Have you had any experience with a central shop vac with retractable hose? I am suspect of a long vacuum hose dropping pressure especially with the high price tag and how pourly shop vacs are made these days. I have seen the Rockler option which is pricey, as well as a company with a solution called "Vroom" but I can't find a dealership locally to look at this before buying. I don't have a dust collector and would prefer the high pressure instead of the high volume.

[@FredroStarr12]

what criteria made you chose this slat system vs ProSlat or NewAge? I'm having a tough time choosing.

[@flexnlexus129]

That was a bad ass pressure washer

[@rippinmachines]

What brand of epoxy coating did you use. Checked the lagarri link but was over $3000 for 1000SF

[@aaronalquiza9680]

that motorized lift platform should have lips that prevent things from rolling off. maybe it's good to add wooden lips or even short walls.

[@Kil7witch84]

And the truth comes out... right at the end :)

[@ShopNation]

Hiding in plain sight 😜

[@craigchingren-hamann9700]

Please give that Vette a wash!!!!

[@JarrettAldrich]

A video plugging cheap, promotional items made in China, while plugging affiliate links to buy them, with a sponsored plug in the middle. Thank you for the genuine recommendations. lol

[@murphymmc]

Tip: check your electrical codes before you hang a bunch of junk around your electrical panel. Accessibility, without impedance, can be a problem. Your setup would fail, insurance companies look for things like that to not pay out a claim if an electrical fire occurs and access is impeded. Doesn't matter whether you think you can access it, electrical inspectors can be the gestapo of the building trades, zere are rules.

[@patriotz3547]

OK Karen

[@jmos51515]

It's a 3 foot radius to the front of the panel. This would not fail. I would in this case call you a Karen as well. Lol

[@jroark101]

Lol

[@jroark101]

Why doesn’t he check the building codes next time he hangs a picture on the wall as well? Lol

[@seanlucero4240]

So many m*rons on yt

[@TheCollabCurator]

4:36 they didn’t pay you? Because this kind of turned into an infomercial for them.

[@dashawndeloach7670]

For $650 bucks plus a headache installation, I might have just gone with a high stationary option. Regardless, it's a great video, and thanks for the tips and advice!

[@pdalencour]

not hatin' wonder why we didn't hear a full explainer about the shop vac :) also, started writing this before you gave the heads up, after the full explainer on the pressure washer.

[@AGRECORDSTUBE]

If you leave everything on the floor you will have a lot more wall space

[@bennyhill314]

A tidy garage is a beautiful, and useful, thing. Glad you were able to dodge the kids' cars!

[@nannetteaustin2308]

Nice

[@thedrewwitt]

Beautiful thumbnail.

[@richardhogben3776]

nice

[@rickrudd]

New idea: retractable shop vac hose reel.

[@charlessmith3940]

Your wrong about the box store epoxy not working. The problem is the concrete itself is not rough enough or porous enough. I sanded my floor, and used a kit from home depot. Going on year 8-9 no peeling. My old house i did twice and it peeled both times.

[@jpwdowiak]

The pressure washer with retractable hose from Giraffe Tools is an awesome idea but man the reviews on that unit are HORRENDOUS!

[@ShopNation]

So there is a previous version that had some issues, this is the updated one. I’ve been impressed with it so far, that’s all I can say

[@jpwdowiak]

@@ShopNation fair enough. How long have you had it in use and how much have you used it? Also what model number… to lazy to check description 😂

[@renderwood]

True DIY guy of course makes all of those things himself (well maybe not the pressure washer ;)

[@dadsquatch79]

Loving the shop build series.

[@darrelmyer935]

So I've only used this pressure washer one time. kzbin.infoUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP The one time I used it, it worked great. I recently had new siding installed but kept the old gutters and small areas surrounding my house that weren't replaced so they looked horrible and dirty because of the new siding. I needed to get it cleaned asap. When I used the pressure washer, man it just melted all the dirt and grime that was on those areas of my house. I used that krud kutter soap and it was over after that. Easy to assemble, feels durable, very simple to use. Also, I purchased a used one to save money and there was absolutely nothing wrong with it. I want to get more use out of it so I think I'll be washing the cars and update this comment as time goes on.

[@tundrasr5709]

Bladed knife vs ? 😆

[@chrissimes9445]

Sad but true -I need to build a shed to keep my garage useable

[@robertrohan3783]

What is the name of the pressure washer company. Did not get the name.

[@ShopNation]

It's linked in the description

[@obijuan-]

These are great tips. Love them. AND am going to use them. Let's improve them. Install some Sonoff WiFi switches, plugs and wall switches, so you can use your voice to turn on/off things that have harder to get to switches. This allows you to also create Alexa routines to stack extra commands together. Also add some cheap cameras to oversee when you are not there.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Some good tips. I use a much cheaper hoist from harbor freight to store my dirt bike and my shifter kart above my cars. Once they are up, I also use tie downs attached to the ceiling just in case the unit fails, or we have an earthquake or something random. Dirt bike is 230lbs and the kart is around 180lbs

[@Budweiser1354]

Can you please comment some pictures, that sounds like a great setup

[@docghines]

That is a Tomahawk. Better suited for throwing than splitting.

[@ShopNation]

Even better!

[@jiggidyjam]

That water heater has to be 18 inches off the floor!

[@dolphincliffs8864]

Epoxy floors without sand are dangerous especially with snow on your shoes.

[@graemefeeney2256]

Why not just get an attic ladder installed above the man-hole. Put down some structural plywood sheets and now you have roof storage. I can walk 2400mm x 600mm x 15mm plywood sheets straight up the ladder.