Although your garage was designed to house your car, in most homes it holds a whole lot more! Because most garages are used for storage space of all sorts of items, you may find that the storage is taking over the space. Getting organized will make your garage look better and fixing the problem is easy enough.
The space in a garage is limited so use it as efficiently as possible and the wall space shouldn't be left out the remodel. A modular storage kit is the perfect solution. These kits come with many different components that can be mixed and matched to suit your needs. Included in these kits are bicycles, shelving, special racks for tools, and others.
You might find that a modular kit is too limiting or does not provide enough storage space. Bought quite cheaply and are effective for garage storage are floor to ceiling wall-mounted racks. For easy visibility and access, try buying large transparent plastic containers to store your things in. Or you can label boxes clearly if you can't find transparent ones so you can find the contents when you need them. Cabinets work well for contents that need to be protected from damp and dust. Peg boards can be effective for hanging hand tools, and tools should ideally be stored in a proper tool box where they can be easily found when needed.
Take the opportunity to go through the clutter and get rid of what you don't need - that will in all likelihood reduce the clutter straight away!
While you are clearing out the storage space, you may want to consider making use of the space for other activities. Garages are no longer just for storing cars. The space can also be used for a home gym, home office, or workshop. Many people build an extra room or two above the garage to use as a studio for grown children, a home office or guest room for visiting family. Older people might like to consider moving the laundry room into the garage to avoid the stairs down to the basement.
Your garage has many uses and if you keep it well organized and clutter free, all of these uses are made possible. Get rid of things you no longer need today.
The space in a garage is limited so use it as efficiently as possible and the wall space shouldn't be left out the remodel. A modular storage kit is the perfect solution. These kits come with many different components that can be mixed and matched to suit your needs. Included in these kits are bicycles, shelving, special racks for tools, and others.
You might find that a modular kit is too limiting or does not provide enough storage space. Bought quite cheaply and are effective for garage storage are floor to ceiling wall-mounted racks. For easy visibility and access, try buying large transparent plastic containers to store your things in. Or you can label boxes clearly if you can't find transparent ones so you can find the contents when you need them. Cabinets work well for contents that need to be protected from damp and dust. Peg boards can be effective for hanging hand tools, and tools should ideally be stored in a proper tool box where they can be easily found when needed.
Take the opportunity to go through the clutter and get rid of what you don't need - that will in all likelihood reduce the clutter straight away!
While you are clearing out the storage space, you may want to consider making use of the space for other activities. Garages are no longer just for storing cars. The space can also be used for a home gym, home office, or workshop. Many people build an extra room or two above the garage to use as a studio for grown children, a home office or guest room for visiting family. Older people might like to consider moving the laundry room into the garage to avoid the stairs down to the basement.
Your garage has many uses and if you keep it well organized and clutter free, all of these uses are made possible. Get rid of things you no longer need today.
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