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The
garage is typically the largest and least organized room
in your home. Below are some tried and true tips for
getting the garage organized. Follow these and you will
be well on your way to the garage of your dreams.
WHERE TO START
Sort &
Clean Out - This is the key to an organized garage.
These are some steps we have found to be helpful.
- Start with 3
large boxes one each labeled TRASH, KEEP and
DONATE.
- Sort things
into appropriate boxes.
- Two Year Rule
- If you have not used it in two years it probably
needs to go into TRASH or DONATE.
- Don’t get
sentimental.
- Schedule this
around your trash day so you can drag it to the
curb for pick up.
- Take DONATE
box to location of your choice.
Clear The Floor
- The goal is to get everything off of the floor so you
can get around your garage.
Assign
Everything A Place - Before you organize, have a
plan. Assign everything a place then you will purchase
the correct storage accessories to do the job right the
first time. While planning take into consideration the
left wall of the garage is not always the best place for
storage due to drivers getting in and out of the car.
Also see below the four key storage areas we identify
during your decision process.
Clean Out
Regularly - Once your garage is organized don’t
let it get cluttered. Clean out on a seasonal basis.
WHERE/HOW TO
STORE
Cabinets -
Cabinets are the foundation to a neat and tidy garage.
Doors can be closed and everything is concealed. What to
store in cabinets:
- Small tools
- Clothes
- Big bulky
items
- Lawn
chemicals
- Paint
- Shoes
- Anything that
needs to be behind closed doors
Overhead
Storage - The ceiling is typically unused space and
an excellent place to store items not used on a regular
basis. What to store
overhead:
- Seasonal
decorations
- Seasonal
sporting equipment
- Coolers
- Luggage
Wall Storage
- Wall storage is the perfect place for storage with
easy accessibility. What to store on the wall:
- Tools
- Rakes
- Brooms
- Weedeaters
- Toys
- Gardening
Equipment
- Hoses
Bicycle Storage
- Bicycles take up floor space and can be cumbersome.
The key to good storage is accessibility. Remember the
left side of the garage is not a good placement for bike
storage because a driver will be getting in and out of
the car. Where to store bikes:
- Wall Rack
- Hoist System
for ceiling storage
- Floor Rack -
if you have the floor space it has great
accessibility
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