Third Annual National Garage Organization Month Celebrates Transformation of the American Garage(TM)
April 07 2008 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Gladiator(R) GarageWorks Encourages Homeowners To Organize in April
2008 BENTON HARBOR, Mich., April 7, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
In the spirit of National Garage Organization Month(TM), and the
first full month of spring, Gladiator(R) GarageWorks wants to help
consumers tackle the final frontier of home organization -- the
garage. Three years ago, Gladiator(R) GarageWorks started referring
to April as National Garage Organization Month encouraging
homeowners to get organized and rid their garage of clutter. Today,
Gladiator brand continues to highlight the positive impact of an
organized garage on first impressions and the value of the home.
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The third annual National Garage Organization Month challenges
homeowners to "Keep the Door Open" and transform the garage, from
making room to house the family car to just being able to get the
door open. This challenge points to a growing trend in a current $1
billion dollar business*. The industry has experienced double-digit
growth annually since 2002 as homeowners look to transform the
traditional garage into a multi-purpose, functional room. "The
garage is no longer an afterthought, but rather an extension of
your home that deserves just as much planning and care as the
kitchen or the bedroom," said Lou Ann Schafer, senior marketing
director, Gladiator(R) GarageWorks. "National Garage Organization
Month calls attention to this perception shift and empowers every
homeowner to clean up the clutter and reclaim their garage. This
can range from a simple organized car port to a full fledged hobby
and work space." To guide consumers during National Garage
Organization Month, Gladiator(R) GarageWorks offers an online
BluePrint Estimator to get homeowners started and guide them
through garage organization and design specific to their space. In
addition, Gladiator brand offers the following garage organization
tips: -- Take inventory. If an item hasn't been used in more than a
year, consider throwing it out or donating it. -- Research storage
options. Select product that is specific to household needs. Choose
from cabinets, workbenches, wall systems, ball caddies, bike hooks
and more. For example, consider hooks and baskets to contain the
clutter of kids' sports equipment, making ball practice a little
less stressful. -- Get things off the floor. Utilize wall space
with hanging storage solutions to open up the garage for more
functionality. -- Re-assess the space. Once organized, review the
garage space and address additional needs that already exist within
the home -- is there a need for additional storage, an outdoor
freezer or a room to pursue a new hobby? Gladiator(R) GarageWorks
will be offering a 10% discount on all garage organization product
purchases on http://www.gladiatorgw.com/ from April 6 - April 30,
2008 in honor of National Garage Organization Month(TM). For those
looking to participate in National Garage Organization Month and
"Keeping the Door Open" visit http://www.gladiatorgw.com/ for tips
and information. About Gladiator(R) GarageWorks Gladiator(R)
GarageWorks is the leader in garage organization delivering
innovative solutions that allow garage owners to organize their
space in a way that suits their individual storage needs. It is the
only garage organization system to offer coordinated appliances
designed for the harsh garage environment. Gladiator(R) GarageWorks
offers a Premier pre-assembled line and Ready-to-Assemble line for
do-it-yourselfers. Products are available through local garage
dealers, retailers including Sears and Lowe's or via
http://www.gladiatorgw.com/. * Specialists in Business Information
(SBI) study on garage organization.
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CONTACT: Mari Abe of Peppercom for Gladiator(R) GarageWorks,
+1-212-931-6137, ; or Lou Ann Schafer of Gladiator(R) GarageWorks,
+1-269-923-6717, Web site: http://www.gladiatorgw.com/
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