more storage please…

One of the joys of home ownership is all the repairs and replacements that have to be made over time, to keep your domain in optimal condition for enduring the elements as well as daily wear and tear. I really enjoy these tasks that only Mr. Fixit (that’s me) can do. I occasionally have to call in one of the professionals to do plumbing or electrical work to make sure the repairs are all up to code. But for the most part, it’s little ole me who does the majority of the work. Now, that said, my wife is creative in her own right, so she helps me in some way on all of these tasks. She’s got a real flair for decoration, so our home is always beautifully detailed with objects of art, photos, or general memorabilia that keeps our guests interested.

The most recent task became actually more a major project when my wife and I decided we needed a better solution for all our Christmas decorations. So, we agreed to take the space in our garage used for all my large tools, and create a space to store the decorations in a way that would be easier to access as we grew older. We’re just young chickens right now in our early 70’s, but decided to plan ahead anyway. Here are some before and after shots of our “creative” solution to Christmas storage. We also made room for our golf clubs, small hand tools, a plethora of nails and screws, as well as chairs for watching the grandkids play sports. What fun we’ve had being creative!