Many auto enthusiasts utilize their home garages as suitable auto workshops. The biggest problem, it seems, is that these spaces are also used as common Louisville garage storage spots by other family members. Work space is at a premium, as are locations for storing auto parts, tools, equipment, and supplies. If the garage is full of infrequently used items, one might consider moving them to a local storage facility to make more room for the automotive stuff. Or, take advantage of a warm weekend to hold a garage sale and sell un-necessary items that clutter an otherwise perfect auto work area. Many interior walls in residential garages are not finished and expose bare stud walls. Exceptions are walls that adjoin living areas. These are covered with sheets of 5/8in thick drywall, lath, and plaster or other material as required for fire safety. Doors leading from garages to house interiors must be rated as fire doors to assist in this type of protection. Fire doors are generally solid core and equipped with self closers.

Bare stud garage walls and ceilings should be covered with drywall or a suitable substitute. The reasons are many. Finished walls look better and will add a great deal of reflected light, especially when painted white. Insulation in walls and ceilings offers protection against cold weather and helps to reduce the amount of noise created by power tools and equipment. Workbenches and cabinets can be mounted flush to finished walls and one won't have to move them around in order to find tools and small parts accidentally dropped between their rack edges and open stud spaces.

Insulation is available in 16 inches wide rolls perfect for insertion between studs. Backing sheets are equipped with lips that are stapled or nailed to stud faces. Drywall sheets are 4ft wide and available in 8ft, 10ft, and 12ft lengths; they can be nailed or screwed in place. Drywall screws are easiest to insert with a variable speed drill or power driver tool. Both screws and nails must be inserted in such a way that they dimple drywall. Dimples create small pockets that hold drywall compound€"a mud-like material used to cover nail or screw holes to allow for smooth, even wall surfaces. In corners and along seams, one will need to use drywall tape along with compound and Tape and compound work together to cover gaps and seams. Exterior corners must be outfitted with metal drywall flashing to protect against bumps and keep the drywall in good condition. Louisville garage storage units are very important to store all the items properly.