Commence Project “Get the Garage in Order”
The garage is often a dumping ground for whatever doesn’t fit into the house. If your garage needs a serious overhaul, set aside time to put it right with these genius organization ideas.
1. Save Floor Space
If you have any jumbo toy buckets, get them off the floor and put them onto the garage wall instead, using the wall for storage allows for more floor space for big toys.
2. Group by Item
Hang awkwardly-sized objects on the wall to solve storage woes. Keep lawn tools, gasoline and extra parts together.
3. Pegboard Is Always the Answer
Pegboard makes organizing a cinch. It works in garages of all sizes, too, allowing you to efficiently use every bit of square footage. A variety of hooks and baskets hold paint supplies and tools for effortless organization.
4. Go Deep
Handy pull out drawers are extra deep to keep cleaning supplies tucked away and make room for unusually large items.
5. Everything in Its Place
Plastic storage bins look neat and tidy all in a row. Just don’t forget to label them so you know what’s inside. If you have the space, cubbies are a great way to keep every member of the family organized. Make sure to install them right next to the door for easy unloading.
6. Up, Up, Up
Get creative with bike storage by hanging them from existing support poles or beams. Otherwise, bikes take up valuable floor space.
7. Magnets, Magnets Everywhere
Use every inch of space on metal shelves by attaching magnets to small tools, paint samples and tin cans. Storing items this way keeps them clearly visible, utilizes empty space and improves functionality.
8. Hack It
Plastic window planters make the perfect storage containers. Mount them to the garage wall, and fill with spray paint cans and other materials.
9. Tuck It Away
Closets may be a good option for large families. Unsightly sports equipment hides behind doors and individual cubbies give each family member a designated drop-zone. Baskets and bins are your best options for corralling loose balls.
10. Consolidate Items
Storing similar items together streamlines household routines. Wire baskets and clear plastic containers are visually appealing.
11. Clip It
Use clothespins and scrap wood to create a spot for gardening gear.
12. Grab and Go
A contemporary wall rack hanging in the garage offers grab-and-go storage for hats, scarves, dog leases and more. Hang coat hooks for jackets and hats, and install a rack close to the outdoor door for muddy boots. To draw the eye away from clutter, turn the wall into an eye-catching space.
13. Get Thrifty
If you have a pile of tangled extension cords in your garage, try this inexpensive hack. Use 1′ sections of chain to hang cords on a coat hook. Mount the coat rack on a stud or use wall anchors, and hang two cords from each hook to create wall storage.
14. Vertical Storage, FTW
Make a budget-friendly broom holder for your garage using scrap wood and pipe straps. Hung on the wall, this cleaning tool holder takes up much less space than a traditional storage bin.
15. Upcycled Storage
Scrap wood can be a big source of garage clutter, especially after big projects. To keep it organized, add casters to an old toy chest or build a chest using the wood scraps.