The garage is one area of the home that notorious for collecting lots of junk.? And, in collecting all of that junk, it becomes increasingly more disorganized.? With all of the DIY projects we do around this house, we?ve accumulated a ton of tools that all need to be stored.? And on top of the array of tools, we also have bikes, golf clubs, holiday d?cor, and more!? And, all of it has to be stored in the garage since we don?t have a basement, nor easy attic access.
Garage organization can be a real challenge, but it doesn?t have to be.? Organizing a garage is the same as any other space, so keep these things in mind:
- What items do you use most frequently?
- Are there any items that you don?t use or don?t need?
- Can you group any items into kits?
- If it?s a multi-use item (like tape), can you group it with other like items in a drawer or container?
Those simple concepts should help you sort the majority of items in your garage.? Once things are sorted, you need to think about what is the best way for you to store the items you own, in the space you have.? We have a mixture of open shelving, an oversized work bench, and cabinets we?ve built to help us contain what we?ve got (tutorials coming soon).? Keep in mind, that while cabinets are nice because you can close the doors, they may not be the best solution for everyone.? Being able to see what you have is sometimes best.
To help inspire you (and us) a bit more, I?ve pulled some of my favorite garage organization ideas from around the web!? So, here we go?
This is one of my favorite garage inspiration pictures! The use of baskets and wall storage gets everything up off the floor, while still keeping everything visible on the walls!
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Similar to the first picture above, this system accomplishes the same goals: getting all the items up off the floor while keeping everything visible and accessible!
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As a kid who grew up playing sports, we always had a ton of different balls floating around our garage! I wish I knew about this cheap and simple solution back then! Since we?re planning to put our future kiddos in sports, we?ll definitely be adding one of these to our garage!
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This mix of hooks, open shelving, and cabinets provides the perfect combination of storage solutions! All while keeping everything up of the ground!
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This sky-high storage solution is perfect for long-term storage, like holiday decor and children?s keepsakes.
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Lastly, this is not your typical garage. This is a garage that has been made into multipurpose space thanks to Lowe?s Creative Ideas Magazine! I seriously love this magazine- all of the ideas are affordable, useful, and creative! This garage can function as both a workspace and party place? doesn?t get better than that, especially when you don?t have a lot of entertaining space in your home!
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So, what are the most important take-aways?
- Get everything UP off the ground, that is possible
- Use a combination of open shelving, cabinets, and workbenches to meet your needs
- Labeling things makes it easier to find what you need when you need it!
- Storage solutions don?t have to be expensive!? Use what you?ve got and build what you don?t have!
WHAT STORAGE SOLUTIONS DO YOU UTILIZE IN YOUR GARAGE?? WHAT?S YOUR FAVORITE LOOK?
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