Garage Cabinets: Picking What Goes on the Bottom
Just as Santa Clause does, when it comes to choosing the perfect garage storage cabinets, you want to have a list and be checking things off twice in order to make sure you are getting everything you need from the product. There are so many choices in terms of materials, features and cost that the process can be overwhelming when doing a cleanup of your garage space. Once you have narrowed down the type of material you want, whether it is wood, plastic, metal or some other type of substance, the next key elements are the features.
When it comes to finding the right type of garage cabinet, you have three choices when it comes to the bottom side. You can either go with a flat surface, with wheels, or with legs. Each of them has their own unique set of pros and cons to which option is better for you.
Wheels are typically frowned upon by garage storage experts because they create some issues in terms of movement and look. Even if you have a cabinet with locking wheels, there can still be some movement to the unit if it is bumped. Larger cabinets typically will need to be secured to the wall to remove the risk of them toppling over due to weight so in that case wheels are definitely not an option. The only scenario that you might have wheels on a cabinet is if it is used for tool storage and you need it to be mobile to work on projects around the garage or used for your car.
Having legs on the bottom of the cabinet reduces some of the space that can be used underneath for additional storage. If you do go with legs, you want to make sure that they are adjustable in case your garage floor is uneven. The ability to raise or lower the legs will ensure that you cabinet is even and less likely to tip over. It also helps to keep the cabinets neatly aligned so one is not sticking up higher than the rest of them.
Whatever choice you pick for your garage cabinets can work well for you, you just need to be aware of some of the potential problems before making your purchase. Just like with most products you buy, each choice comes with some negatives and positives.