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With spring right around the corner, chances are bike lovers are thinking about taking that first long ride on an upcoming pleasant and sunny spring day. Now is the time to get ready. Whether you plan to train for a big ride everyday or you prefer leisurely rides with the family on Sunday afternoons, you’ll be taking your bike out of the garage more frequently that you did throughout the winter months (if you even got it out at all). So why not make the family bikes more accessible and store them safely when not in use?

There are a wide variety of bike storage systems and racks available for garage storage including those that allow bikes to hang upside-down from the garage ceiling and vertical poles to which bikes are mounted saving garage floor space.

Consider how much garage space you can dedicate to bike storage and how many bikes you wish to store. Shop around and find out what bike racks or storage devices are available to suit your needs and will fit in the allotted space within your garage. Are they easy to use? Are the safe for your kids? Can your kids access their bikes easily? Will you need to help them? Will your car and other items in the garage be safe if you add the bike rack? Pay attention you your garage door as not to position the rack where it will prevent you from opening the door.  

Think about the functionality of each bike storage system. Some come with hooks for hanging helmets and other gear. Is this something you need or can you do without it?

If you want to add bike storage to your detached garage, you’ll have to do some research to find the one that works best for your needs. Shop online and at local bike shops and home improvement stores for ideas and possibilities that will work for you.

Tags: bike storage solutions, garage organization

This detached 4 car garage plan offers plenty of options. Designed with two tandem bays, its 36’x46’ floor plan nicely holds four automobiles, but can also satisfy other needs. The tandem bays make this garage plan more versatile. The extra depth allows easy storage of a boat and/or trailer or even oversized vehicles. Also consider, parking one car in each bay and using the back half for storage or a workshop. Just use your imagination with this design.  Two overhead doors and a service entry add convenience. Furthermore, the neatly detailed façade is the perfect complement to any European home.

Tags: 4-car garage plans, large garages, Tandem Garage Plans

Tandem garage plans are detached garages designed to save space and accommodate long and lean or narrow lots and strips of property. They feature extra deep garage bays allowing two cars to park in the same bay, one behind the other. Most of the designs published with The Garage Plan Shop are at least 38’ deep and can range in size from a single tandem bay to two or more tandem bays positioned side by side. Other tandem garage plans might offer one or two tandem bays with one or two single-car bays. These designs work well of storing oversized vehicles and other equipment that requires extra depth such as a trailer or a boat. Tandem garage plans are available in a wide selection of architectural styles and sizes. Various combinations of garage doors, different rooflines and numerous exterior finishes enhance curb appeal. With a little imagination, tandem garage plans can be very versatile working well for car storage, boast storage, a workshop, hobby space or home storage.

For other options, consider browsing our RV garage plans. Many of these could serve as a tandem garage.

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Multi-car garage designs such as 4-car garage plans and larger detached garages are designed for the storage for four or more cars or other automobiles. They come in a wide range of sizes and styles ensuring you’ll find just the right one to fit your lot and blend nicely with your home. Some architectural styles include country, Craftsman and traditional. The façades of multi-car garage plans typically feature finishes such as horizontal siding, shakes, brick and stone, adding character to each design. The exteriors can be simple, having little detail, or more decorative, sporting intricate details and other extras like covered porches, dormers and stylish overhead doors. Furthermore, various rooflines and different overhead door combinations contribute to a greater selection of designs. Multiple car designs like 4-car garage plans may offer four or more bays or perhaps two tandem bays accommodating four cars or maybe two automobiles and a boat, trailer or oversized vehicle. Sometimes, these floor plans incorporate deeper bays outfitted with taller doors, just right for storing an RV or camper. Multi-car garages work well for storing the family cars and other storage needs. If you only have two or three cars, use the other bay(s) for motorcycles, ATVs, kayaks, bikes, a golf cart or lawn and garden equipment. You might even want to use one bay for a workshop. Car enthusiasts will find that 4-car and larger garage designs are great for restoring and working on historical and other favorite cars. And if all this isn’t enough, some of these designs incorporate other usable spaces such as a flex room, half or full bath, storage loft or workshop. Not only are multi-car garage plans functional and accommodating, they also will enhance any piece of property and add value to your home.

Take a look at these 4-car+ garage plans.

Tags: 4-Car & Larger Garage Plans, 4-garage garage plans, large garage plans, multi-car garage plans

The interesting roofline is sure to catch your eye with this unique garage plan. Its one-of-a-kind design makes it stand out among many while stylish details and decorative stonework portray handsome European flavor. Pay attention to the carriage lamps and windowed garage door adding extra flair. Inside, 672 square feet of sheltered parking is just right for storing two family cars. Practical elements include a side-entry service door and a pair of windows offering interior light. Add value and functionality to your home with this unique two-car garage plan. For more possibilities be sure to browse our Two-Car garage plans and our Unique garage plans.

Tags: 2-Car garage plans, Unique Garage Plans, unique garages