Many of us with garages understand the pain of stubbing our toe on the way to the car or using this mass of extra room as storage space. Unfortunately, most of the items that get squirreled away are ungainly, totally random, or very odd shapes that make efficient solutions difficult to imagine. So, let’s talk about some brilliant garage storage ideas so you can get back to using your garage as it was originally intended: a place to park your cars.
Garage Storage Ideas for Maximizing your Space
When your storage space is a mess, it creates anxiety, frustration and the rest of your home feels chaotic. If you want to change that aspect of your home and create a peaceful space, we will talk about how to make your garage storage more functional and organized so your house can run more smoothly. The time and effort to get more organized will be totally worthwhile and many of these you can set up on your own!
- Use your vertical space with shelves.
People often tend to forget that however high their ceiling is… those walls are prime real estate! You can totally use your walls by installing garage shelving as high as you like. While cabinets and bookcases are useful, they typically only go so tall. Using shelves gives you more options for places to store your items in boxes or even decoratively placed so you can see what you have.
- Use your vertical space with hooks.
Another way to use your vertical space for those items that won’t fit on a shelf are hooks. Bulky items — like bikes, goal nets, or hockey sticks — get hung off the floor keeping your garage so much tidier.
- Try metal shelving units.
If you can’t hang shelves on your walls, whether it’s a rental agreement or you have concrete blocks, another garage organization solution is to use metal shelving. This is a great option because, while they’re an investment, they can be taken with you when you leave. Rather than the flimsy plastic shelving that warps in heat or buckles under heavy, long-term weight, a metal unit is sturdy, won’t tip, and can handle any item you choose to place on it.
While you’re working on creating peace in your space, if there’s a project you feel you need help with, we’re ready to step in and help you with your garage organization so you can reclaim your garage! Call us for more solutions and answers to your questions.