Your metal garage was an excellent investment. You have a weatherproof place to store your vehicles, tools, and other valuables. You no longer have to worry about costly repairs or replacements from sun and moisture damage.

Purchasing a metal garage is a smart way to protect your valuable property.

Now you have a perfect space to work on projects all year round. Whether it’s 100 degrees outside or freezing rain – you’ll tick things off your to-do list in comfort. With a little insulation and heat or air conditioning, you can be just as comfortable in your metal garage as in your house.

Most real estate experts agree that your home value goes up more than the installation cost. That means your property value increased the day your metal garage was completed. The gain in equity puts you way ahead of the game.

Not only is your metal garage a sound investment, but it can also help you earn money. There are many ways to earn extra cash with your metal garage. Let’s discuss the top three.

 Work from home in your metal garage

Over the last few years, many of us started to rethink where and how we work. If you worked in an office, you might have been asked to work from home. Maybe you were laid off during shutdowns. Or perhaps you chose to stay home with the kids while schools were closed. 

Even if your work wasn’t affected by the pandemic, you probably know someone who was. The events of the last few years opened us up to new possibilities. As life for many “return to normal,” not everyone wants to give up the freedom and flexibility they grew accustomed to.

You may ask, what does this have to do with my metal garage? Everything. If you or someone in your family wants to continue working from home, you’re not alone. Many people decided that working remotely has too many upsides. And don’t want to go back to the office full time.

But working from home has its challenges. Because there’s always stuff to do. And way too many distractions. 

• Kids playing
• Dogs barking
• TV 
• Food prep
• Laundry

Your metal garage could be the solution you’ve been looking for. You can enjoy the freedom of working from home without all the distractions of, well… home. Setting up a quiet workspace in your metal garage allows you to focus and get things done.

What a great way to earn money while enjoying the perks of working from “home.”

 Earn rental income with your garage

Your metal garage has substantial rental income potential. Maybe you’re wondering who would love the opportunity to rent out my space?

• Mechanics
• Welders
• Woodworkers
• Body shops

Many skilled tradesmen that don’t have a place to work. Maybe they pick up extra jobs on the weekends. Or are just getting their business started. They’re ready to take on more work and need room to do it. But leasing a large commercial space doesn’t make sense yet.

Your metal garage would be perfect for them! Renting out an unused portion of your garage can help a local entrepreneur launch their business. Plus, you still get all the benefits of storing your own valuables. 

Before advertising your metal garage to would-be entrepreneurs, check local zoning and business licensing rules. If you and your future renters do things by the book, your mutually beneficial arrangement can be worry-free.

Depending on how much extra space you have in your metal garage, you may have more than one space to rent out. You’ll feel proud to support local businesses while earning much-needed cash. What will you do with your extra income?

 Launch a side hustle in your metal garage

Welcome to the gig economy. Many people have more than one income source. Ups and downs in the economy have taught us the value of diversifying our income. This means you need more than one paycheck to keep up with inflation and ensure your financial security.

Getting a second job is often not the answer because schedules are already tight. And after a long day, you just want to be home. Your metal garage is a great place to launch a side hustle.

There are so many possibilities, they’re practically endless. Here are a few side hustles people have started in their metal garage:

• Furniture repair/restoration
• Auto mechanic
• Jewelry making
• Buying products to resell online
• Leatherworking
• Personal trainer

Many people would love to start a side hustle. But the truth is that most businesses involve physical products. And you need space to work and store your inventory. Unfortunately, some are prevented from launching a side business because they don’t have anywhere to do it.

Lucky for you, your metal garage is the perfect workspace. You have plenty of room to work. All you need is an idea and the desire to get started. 

No more leaving your day job to run to a second job. If you’re a stay-at-home parent or retired, you don’t have to leave home at all. Your metal garage is an opportunity waiting for you to get started.

Put your metal garage to work for you

Would you benefit from a few extra hundred – or thousand – dollars a month? Of course! The metal garage you already have is a cash-generating machine. There are many ways to earn extra money from your metal garage.

Is it time to set up a quiet “home” office? You get all the perks of working from home without all the annoying distractions.

Or you can rent out space to a budding entrepreneur. What a fantastic way to support a local business and earn extra cash for yourself.

Maybe you’ve dreamed of turning a hobby into a side hustle. Your metal garage is the perfect workspace to finally make that dream a reality.

If you’ve put off building a metal garage, now’s the time to maximize your earning potential. There are many ways to diversify your income with a metal garage. If you’re ready to explore new possibilities, click here to chat with one of our friendly staff. We’re ready to help bring your ideas to life.