It’s easy for your garage to become a catch-all. What do you do with that extra box of clutter in the house? You put it in the garage. This seems like a wonderful solution, but before you know it, your garage has so much clutter in it that it’s no longer a usable space. Fortunately, there are many storage solutions that can help you clean up and organize this part of your home.
Wire shelving
Wire shelves provide you with a way to maximize the space in your garage. Instead of having clutter taking up space on the floor, you’re making use of the vertical spaces. Wire shelving comes in a variety of sizes and styles. This makes them easy to customize for your needs. They’re a very affordable storage solution, and you can easily find hooks and baskets that work well with them.
Plastic bins
Those plastic, covered bins that you find at your local retailer are ideal for storing things like sports equipment or holiday decorations. Since these are seasonal items, they can be put in a bin when you’re not using them. Stack the bins in the corner to keep them out of your way. Buy matching bins to ensure that they fit on top of one another nicely.
Cabinets and countertops
Cabinets and countertops aren’t just for the kitchen. Having a professional install them in the garage will provide you with the perfect place to store power tools and other mid-size items. Use the drawers for smaller pieces like screws and nails. Having a countertop provides you with a convenient workspace. Install pegboard or overhead cabinetry above the countertop for additional storage.
Corner shelves
Do you still need more storage space? Try adding corner shelves. This type of shelving fits snugly into any corner of your garage. You can install a few at eye level or have several of them going from the floor to the ceiling. Basic corner shelves are affordable, and they are the perfect spot for small items you need to grab in a hurry, like waxes, polishes, and glues.
A long-handle tool rack
Do you have all of your shovels, rakes, and other tools with long handles leaning up against the wall of your garage? How often do they all fall over when you try to get what you need? Manufacturers make racks specifically for these types of tools that are simple but strong. They keep these items up off of the floor. Best of all, it makes it easy to grab exactly what you need without knocking all of the other tools over.
These few simple additions to your garage will help you create a clutter-free space. Try using any one of these ideas or a combination of two or more. It will allow you to reclaim your garage for something more important than a catch-all. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more organization ideas.
