“Just put it in the garage,” can be said multiple times throughout the year and before you know it, the space has become a cluttered mess. Storing items in your garage is great as long as it’s organized. Discovering garage ideas that will maximize your space is the key to seeing clear through all the mess.
Organizational Garage Ideas That Will Maximize Your Space
Most garages tend to be filled with tools, toys and decorations. No matter what your clutter is, get it organized with these DIY tips and tricks.
Containers are your friends: Especially with all of your seasonal decorations that build up and get tangled together, containers make storage easy. Separate them out by season and determine how many containers you will need. This will help you to decide which storage method for the containers is best. Build your own wooden or PVC shelving unit for easy viewing and access against walls of the garage. Also, be sure to utilize the ceiling by creating tracks to slide containers into. Labeling your containers is a great way to keep all of your odds and ends organized.
Get magnetized: For all the tools, screws and bolts that overtake your garage, having a magnet wall or strip can be of big help. Organize different tools and parts into smaller containers and cups then add labels to the front. Next, attach magnets to the container and place on the magnetic strip/wall. Try using a magnetic peg board to hang tools and larger items.
PVC Pipes all around: PVC pipe is a universal organizational tool that will solve many storage problems. Use it to build shelving units for storing larger items and containers. You can also customize and attach the unit onto the wall to store large yard tools like rakes and shovels. By building a wooden frame and placing it inside the larger PVC unit, it is perfect to organize shoes and other knick knacks.
Quick Tips for Organizing
- Label everything
- Measure your space
- Utilize small areas
- Move items off the floor and onto walls
- Organize items before you begin
