Are you overwhelmed by the piles of clutter in your garage? This might have begun by just dropping a few things by the wall. Now the mess has become a hazard and is upsetting the use of your garage. Your garage started out like an empty cube. Just four empty wall surfaces with a floor and ceiling. It has plenty of room, yet zero shelves on which to place possessions.
Eliminate the stacks of clutter and start enjoying your garage again by installing racks, shelves, hooks, etc. in that simple cube. Consider how many fixtures are in your bathroom and kitchen. You also have furniture in your living room and bedroom that provide storage. How about you do the same for your garage?
If you would like your garage to become organized, you need to add a few fixtures and furniture to your garage. This is a deluge of storage options that may help you in claiming back the garage. My recommendations should inspire you to sketch plans for your freshly organized garage.
Install a lawn tool holder on the narrowest section of the garage. This space has six to twelve inches of depth, however that is ideal for tool hooks and pegs. Install adjustable wall mounted shelves in places that you have around 12-16 inches. Shelving comes in either wire or wood. Wire is economical, does not collect dust as readily, and stops you from the urge to pile small possessions on the shelf which should be collected in a bin or small box. If you do not mind a more unfinished appearance, sheet wood cut into 12 or 16 inch widths can be the least expensive wall shelf.
Wall mounted shelves should collect all your small and medium items. Create storage zones on the shelves by grouping similar items together. Again, group small items together in bins. Next find the next widest space for free-standing shelves. Typical sizes are 18 - 24 inches deep.
Install cabinets for items you want out of site. Attach smaller cabinets to the wall or opt for tall free-standing cabinets. A fun and personalized way to separate people's stuff is to get a few lockers. Create a space dedicated to projects by installing a workbench. This may motivate and facilitate the completion of those projects. Add a pegboard by your work area to hold small hand tools. Outline each tool with paint or marker to denote where each tool belongs.
Clear the most floor space as possible. Lift the bikes onto a ceiling or wall with a rack or hoist. Comparable solutions are available for getting canoes out of the way. Invest in an overhead garage storage rack to create additional space for seldom-used and seasonal possessions. Eliminate the ladder work by getting a motorized platform. Small items that need to go on overhead shelves should be collected in clear totes. In addition, label the bins with big letters so items will be easy to find.
Take the time to create a plan before you go shopping. Make a rough sketch of your garage. Locate the different sized areas as suggested above: less than 12 inches, 12-16 inches, and 18-24 inches. Also mark empty ceiling space that could be converted to useful storage space. Not every suggestion above will be relevant to your garage. Shop for the products based on your garage storage plan.
Eliminate the stacks of clutter and start enjoying your garage again by installing racks, shelves, hooks, etc. in that simple cube. Consider how many fixtures are in your bathroom and kitchen. You also have furniture in your living room and bedroom that provide storage. How about you do the same for your garage?
If you would like your garage to become organized, you need to add a few fixtures and furniture to your garage. This is a deluge of storage options that may help you in claiming back the garage. My recommendations should inspire you to sketch plans for your freshly organized garage.
Install a lawn tool holder on the narrowest section of the garage. This space has six to twelve inches of depth, however that is ideal for tool hooks and pegs. Install adjustable wall mounted shelves in places that you have around 12-16 inches. Shelving comes in either wire or wood. Wire is economical, does not collect dust as readily, and stops you from the urge to pile small possessions on the shelf which should be collected in a bin or small box. If you do not mind a more unfinished appearance, sheet wood cut into 12 or 16 inch widths can be the least expensive wall shelf.
Wall mounted shelves should collect all your small and medium items. Create storage zones on the shelves by grouping similar items together. Again, group small items together in bins. Next find the next widest space for free-standing shelves. Typical sizes are 18 - 24 inches deep.
Install cabinets for items you want out of site. Attach smaller cabinets to the wall or opt for tall free-standing cabinets. A fun and personalized way to separate people's stuff is to get a few lockers. Create a space dedicated to projects by installing a workbench. This may motivate and facilitate the completion of those projects. Add a pegboard by your work area to hold small hand tools. Outline each tool with paint or marker to denote where each tool belongs.
Clear the most floor space as possible. Lift the bikes onto a ceiling or wall with a rack or hoist. Comparable solutions are available for getting canoes out of the way. Invest in an overhead garage storage rack to create additional space for seldom-used and seasonal possessions. Eliminate the ladder work by getting a motorized platform. Small items that need to go on overhead shelves should be collected in clear totes. In addition, label the bins with big letters so items will be easy to find.
Take the time to create a plan before you go shopping. Make a rough sketch of your garage. Locate the different sized areas as suggested above: less than 12 inches, 12-16 inches, and 18-24 inches. Also mark empty ceiling space that could be converted to useful storage space. Not every suggestion above will be relevant to your garage. Shop for the products based on your garage storage plan.
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