It may be convenient to turn your garage into a catchall storage unit, but you may find yourself quickly running out of space.
Before you begin reorganizing, start by cleaning and removing any unnecessary items. Donate, recycle or take those items to the dump. The goal is to keep objects off the floor so you can park cars easily and walk around the garage without tripping hazards.
Here are tips to maximize garage space while keeping everything in order:
- Build cabinets to keep items off the floor and store them out of sight. Cabinets can provide a tidy appearance.
- Install wall organizers or bins to hold items. You’ll save floor space—and sporting goods, tools and other items will still be visible.
- Install pegboards and hooks as a versatile storage option. In the future, the configuration can easily be adjusted when you add or remove tools and gadgets.
- Add overhead storage to stow seasonal items or other things that you use less frequently.
