When most think of their garage a messy, cluttered, storage unit is usually the first image that comes to mind. It’s easy to forget that your garage is actually a place where your car is supposed to be stored! Yeah, right behind all that sports equipment, paint cans, tools, boxes of old photos and lawn equipment.
Garage Organization Ideas That Will Help You Save Space
There are plenty of ways you can go about making room for the car in your garage and organize all that clutter you got in there. It’s time to reclaim your parking space. These garage organization ideas will help give your car some room to breathe!
Donate or sell anything you don’t need.
A garage sale is a great way for you to clear out your garage completely and get rid of some old things that are taking up space. Clearing out your garage and seeing what is actually there can open your eyes to the space you have available to work with. Go through some old boxes, sell some old useless tools and make some extra cash while cleaning up your garage. A great way to get rid of clutter is to throw away or donate things you don’t use anymore.
Hang it up!
Your garage has 4 walls, all of which are more than likely sitting there useless, besides keeping things safe and sound of course. Hanging objects on the walls with hooks, installing shelving units or hanging cabinets are great ways to use the vertical space you have. Large objects like bikes and lawn tools can be hung from the ceiling easily with plenty of room for a car to fit underneath.
Find new storage spaces
Do all of the items in your garage really need to be there? Some items may be better off somewhere else. For example, paint is commonly stored in the garage, but certain temperatures can affect its quality. Therefore, it should be kept inside at room temperature. If you store your propane tank in your garage, you may want to reconsider. It’s not uncommon for fume leaks to occur. Any type of random spark could ignite the tank so it’s a good idea keep this outside for your own safety. Any food items including pet food are known for attracting bugs. Keep them inside in a pantry or storage closet to keep these pests from lingering in your garage.
Garage Organization Is Ongoing
Although these garage organization ideas are a great place to start, your work doesn’t stop there! Remember, the garage doesn’t clean itself. Are your organizational methods starting to unravel? Get out there and make a weekend of organizing your garage. It can be fun to dig up old items and memories while making some new ones with the family!
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