If you have a passion for cars, motorcycles, and even bikes, then you would benefit greatly if you channeled that enthusiasm into something that you could spend a lot of time in and allow you to be productive. Here are the benefits of having a hobby that compels you to work with your hands:
- It would help boost your self-esteem, especially if that’s an area in your being you are struggling with right now.
- Having a productive hobby can help relieve your stress.
- If you find that you are good at the hobby, then you can potentially gain income from it.

Now is a good time to invest in a fully-equipped garage if you want to sharpen your skills in this hobby. If you are a vehicle enthusiast or a motorhead, then a fully equipped garage should be on your bucket list this year. Here are some essential pointers for building a well-rounded garage this 2022.
Determine what you will do in the garage
If the garage is the main place where your hobby will take place, then it needs to accommodate the activities you’re planning on doing there. Whether it’s primarily for cars, bikes, motorcycles, woodworking, model planes, or even boats, it needs to be built for that specific hobby.
Invest only in the essentials
If you are a beginner hobbyist, then you don’t want to overwhelm yourself with doing too much and buying too much too fast. Take things slowly, invest first in the essentials, and work your way from there. Here are some essentials you can look into:
Here is an example of a basic tool list:
Once you have the basics down pat, you can work your way into having the luxuries and list of wants to give your garage a little more oomph.
1. Plan carefully
Here is a step-by-step guide to planning your garage layout and setup:
2. Clean the area thoroughly
This step is especially important, especially if your garage is used to store different kinds of flammable chemicals. You want to ensure that there’s not even a hint of those chemicals left, especially spills or stains.
3. DIY what you can
While you can certainly enlist the help of contractors or professional handymen, it would benefit you to see the process through from beginning to end so you know everything about what’s being put in your garage. What will ultimately define your garage setup is the projects you want to work on, the cars or vehicles you want to fix, and the workflow that will define your day-to-day coming and going. So you want to ensure that you approve, and even build, every single thing that goes on in the garage.
4. Clean up again
It may seem repetitive to remind mechanics to clean up again and again, but you would be surprised by how easy it is to leave the clutter. The thing with tools is that they can accumulate if not put back in their proper place, so you want to ensure that you’re always cleaning up after every task while you’re in the process of building your garage.
5. Consider your needs
Knowing what tools and equipment you will reach for the most will help you plan your storage and shelving. This is why the observation and planning part of this process is very important–because what you will do in the garage will ultimately define what it will look like.
6. Remember lighting and power
Don’t forget that you can never have too many power outlets and how important it is to have working lights.
Having a dream garage will help you escape the stresses of everyday life and have a space that will allow you to be productive and do everything you love. Invest in it this year and permit yourself to have a sanctuary during these crazy times.