subject: Getting The Most Out Of Your Garage Storage [print this page] A garage is usually seen as a place to park your car safely and to store extra things that do not seem to fit inside the house. Sometimes the storage grows to such an extent that it can make your garage become quite cluttered. Heres where garage organization comes in, to help you get the most from your garage space.
How To Organize Your Garage Space
By organizing the storage space in your garage, you can not only maximize its use, but also find everything you need faster and more easily. Here are some tips to help you organize your garage:
Begin by deciding what you would like to store. This step involves going over your things and sorting out what you want to keep and what you no longer want. You may want to donate or give away the things you do not want to keep.
The next step is to decide which of the things you retained could go into storage cabinets so that you can choose the kind of cabinets you want. Garage storage cabinets come in different materials, sizes and designs to suit every budget. You can order them pre-fabricated or have them custom-made according to your specific tastes. You also have many options for installing them, according to the space available. You can get free-standing cabinets or mount them on the wall. If you happen to store any hazardous materials, you may want to ensure that you get the kind of cabinets you can lock for safety.
Once you decide on the cabinets, you may also want to look for shelves to organize your garage. Shelves are a very simple way to get some order into your space. These can be wall shelves or ceiling shelves. Ceiling shelves are a great way to get more floor space, while creating storage for things you dont need on a daily basis. Within these shelves you might want to use clear plastic bins to segregate and store things for easy handling.
Hooks are very handy as they help you store larger garden tools or even your bicycle. You can also choose pegs or peg boards on your garage walls to hang up various things so that they dont clutter the floor.
Remember to store all the items you use often at easy-to-reach places. The things you only need occasionally can go into the slightly harder to reach storage.
In addition to the above, you can also have storage units specially designed to your specifications to store your sports and hobby related paraphernalia. By organizing your garage according to your convenience, you can ensure that you and your family never have to waste time searching for anything you need, ever again.
