Craftsman surveys our garages

The Craftsman Take Back Your Garage survey results found more than a third of American garages (36%) are so unorganized they can no longer park a vehicle inside.

“There are over 82 million garages in the U.S., and according to the Craftsman survey, more than 60% of Americans with garages feel their garage is the untidiest area in their house,” said Tabata Gomez, chief marketing officer of tools and outdoor for Stanley Black & Decker.

The tool maker said that while 90% of Americans with garages surveyed believe that a well-organized garage can make a small garage appear larger, and over 4 in 5 (85%) cite a well-organized and usable garage as a source of pride, more than half (52%) are unsatisfied with how their garage is organized.

“The survey asked Americans how they utilize their spaces, organize their tools and which areas of the garage could be better organized,” said Craftsman, a Stanley Black & Decker brand.

When asking Americans with garages about items stored in their garage, nearly 80% reported power tools and hand tools as the top products in their space, while 76% keep outdoor tools and equipment inside, said the company.

“In fact, 67% of adults with garages say they have so many tools, that keeping them organized is a must, and 52% prefer that their tools and storage systems match in their garage.”

For many Americans, said the firm, the garage has become an extension of the home with modern functions such as living areas, home gyms and workspaces.

The survey found that 53% of U.S. adults use their garage or workspaces in their home for DIY projects, with millennials being the most frequent at-home DIYers at 62%, followed by Gen X at 56% and Gen Z at 54%.

In keeping with these DIY tendencies, 31% of adults with garages report they store arts and crafts materials in their space.

“Whether they want to use their garage for storage, as a workshop or a hang out space, Craftsman’s innovative line-up of product solutions can help Americans take back their garage and create a functional space that brings pride and productivity to their homes,” said Gomez.

Craftsman reported it commissioned Atomik Research to conduct the online survey of 2,004 adults throughout the U.S.