If you’re like many other people, you use that extra space in your garage to pile up boxes, tools, lawn care equipment, and all sorts of other miscellaneous items. It's essentially a second attic or basement. But there are strategies you should use to ensure everything stays organized. Here, Great Garage Door Co., garage door experts serving Maplewood, MN, share a few tips for arranging your space. 

A Garage Door Specialist’s Guide to Organizing Your Space

1. Go Through Your Belongings

First go through your belongings and sort everything into one of three piles: keep, sell, or donate/throw away. By the time you've finished categorizing, you should have cut down your items to a fraction of their original amount. Then, only the "keep" pile stays in the garage.

2. Sort Everything That Stays

Once you’ve finished deciding what you’re keeping in the garage, sort what remains into categories like home improvement, gardening, sports equipment, and holiday items. Try to avoid a “miscellaneous” category, as this will just run counter to your organization goals. 

3. Invest in Wall Shelving

One of the single most effective ways to organize your garage and make everything easily accessible is by storing your belongings on wall shelving. This makes your items far more visible, thus avoiding the pitfall of having your stuff slip into an indistinguishable junk pile over time. 

4. Use Clear Storage Bins

Investing in clear storage bins is a cheap and simple way to keep your garage organized while also getting items off the floor. Don't just toss stuff into the bins arbitrarily, though. Categorize each one as much as you can to keep garage storage practical. 

5. Consider a Paint Job

This might not be the first task that comes to mind when you think of organization, but repainting the garage a lively color can sharpen the overall look of the space and help you locate items easier. Plus, it will incentivize you to keep the space clean and orderly long after your project ends. 

Great Garage Door Co. has been providing premier garage door services to homeowners and commercial clients in greater Maplewood for over three decades. Whether you're looking for door installation or repairs or are interested in custom work, the professionals have the expertise to carry out the project quickly and effectively. Plus, they take pride in keeping their prices reasonable, never charging more than they need to. Visit the website to look through their buyer's guide, or call the team directly at (651) 486-0000.