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The year has flown by, and summer is right around the corner! Soon, those frosty mornings will be well behind us, and we’ll all be outside enjoying our beautifully manicured lawns, kicking back and soaking in the sunny weather. Before then, there are a few maintenance and home improvement projects to tackle. From organizing your tools with a cabinet garage storage system to inspecting your gutters, here are a few things to consider. Get Your Summer Lawn Tools Organized If you’re like most homeowners, the garage can get a little chaotic during the transitional seasons. One day, you’re trimming the bushes around the house; the next, you’re shoveling some unexpected, late-season snow. Now that the cold weather is safely in the rearview, you can store away your winter tools and get the summer equipment out and organized. With your trimmers, lawnmower, pruners, pots, soil, and other summer essentials organized and in plain view, it’ll be easier to tackle your summer project...

There are plenty of reasons to invest some time and materials into your garage. The right upgrades can make it more organized and aesthetically appealing, while also adding some utility to this underutilized space. From adding extra lighting to installing a new workstation for your hobbies to a full cabinet garage storage solution, these upgrades will completely change how you see and use your garage.  Cabinet Garage Storage Try New Flooring The first major upgrade is installing new flooring. The typical choice is an epoxy floor. Not only can you make your garage floor look cooler, but epoxy is much more durable than plain concrete. It’s impact, heat, and fire resistant and can last up to 20 years. It’s also easy to clean and resistant to chemicals and stains, making it ideal if you love working on your car but don’t don’t love oil stains on your floor. It’s also relatively simple to do this upgrade as long as you take your time with the prep work. Store Your Tools S...