How to have the most organized garage?
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If your garage is so crammed full you can’t possibly park a car in it, it’s time to get organized. Remember the advice most mothers give their children. You should have a place for everything and everything in its place. Set your mind to it in order to have a garage that more organized than ever before. You might have to roll up your sleeves and spend some money. It will be an investment that is well worth it when you look at how tidy your garage has become.
Make sure everything is in working order
Before you start giving your garage an overhaul, take a look at maintenance issues. If your door hasn’t been closing or opening properly, call in the experts for garage door repair. Make sure all windows and doors can open as needed. At the same time, you should be able to close them securely to keep any unwanted visitors out of this important space.
Get rid of anything you don’t need
If you are one of those people who never use your garage for your vehicle, it’s time to make a change. Take a look at what has accumulated with a critical eye. Throw away any trash. Return those recyclables that have been piling up in the corner. Consider getting a shed for your lawn equipment. Hold a garage sale to kill two birds with one stone. You’ll open up more space and put money in your pocket. Once you eliminate all the extras, you’ll be ready to dig in.
Don’t forget the pegboard
Pegboard is an excellent way to help you tidy up your garage. Consider having more than one pegboard mounted on your garage walls. One can be devoted to the go-to tools that you use all the time, such as your drill, your hammer, and your favorite screwdrivers. Another pegboard can be used for everything you use for lawn maintenance. Your rake, shovel, hedge trimmers, garden tools, and hose will be easy to grab the next time you need them. Best of all, you won’t have things lying around on your tool bench or the floor.
Increase your storage
If you don’t have enough room for everything in your garage, you need more storage. Find inexpensive cabinets that can be mounted on your walls. Consider small storage bins that can be stacked vertically on shelving. Add more shelving to your walls. Organize everything neatly as you improve your storage capacity. Label all bins and cabinets so you remember where you put everything. It’s also a good system if you allow someone else to borrow something from your garage. They’ll know where to return it when they are done.
Look up
Homeowners often forget to make the most of the open space that is over their heads in the garage. You can hang bicycles, canoes, and kayaks from the ceiling rafters when the seasons change. Make sure everything is secure on hooks or straps. Be careful when you are hanging them up. You should always have someone help you to lift heavy or awkward objects. It’s also good to have a spotter to keep your ladder steady.
Dedicate one corner as your workspace
If you tinker with projects in the garage, you need a space that is designed to fit you. This is where a tool bench or work table will come in handy. You may have a large toolbox that is against the wall. Have a small one on hand when you need to take some of your tools with you. Dedicate cabinets and shelving to this area in your garage so everything you need is readily available.
The biggest investment you will make in organizing your garage is your time. Team up with other members of your family to make the work go more quickly. Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to get everything done in a day. It may be a gradual process as you chip away at the task of making your garage look neat. Consider it a victory the day you can park your car in the garage, get out, and have room to move. You will save yourself a great deal of frustration when you give your garage the attention it deserves.