Cincinnati Closets®, the Tri-State area’s leading home organization specialists, made a name for themselves as expert closet organizers—but that’s not the only thing they bring to the table. They are also great garage organizers, and as such, have a lot of insight into the best ways to utilize garage space. If your garage, like so many others, has started to resemble a cluttered maze, they can help.

For starters, consider breaking up your garage into organizational “zones,” and assigning each a different function. Some can be designated for storage, while others might have more specialized purposes. See below for tips on how to zone your garage in the most useful way for your needs.

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1. Everyday Coming & Going

The first zone should ideally be somewhere you can hang up coats, wipe your feet, and get ready to leave or re-enter your house. Often the best place for it is near the door, and useful accessories to install here might be hooks, shoe racks, and/or a chair to sit at.

2. Household Storage

Many people use their garages to store things that would ordinarily be kept in closets or pantries, but there simply isn’t enough room: for example, cans, mops, or bulk food items. This should also be near the door for easy access, and could consist of a shelf or cabinet to house smaller things.

3. Long-Term Storage

Bulky winter coats, Christmas tree decorations, and other items you only need during certain parts of the year, are often stored in garages. One great place is the ceiling, when outfitted with overhead storage solutions. Safely ensconced without taking up floor space, garage organizers highly recommend overhead storage as a way to utilize all of your extra ceiling space.

4. Craft Space

If you’re enjoy tinkering or DIY projects, the garage can be a great place to work without dirtying up the rest of the house. To facilitate your productivity, incorporate a work surface or desk into one of your zones, with shelves or cubbies for tools.

5. Yard Equipment

Do you have a lot of shovels, rakes, and other tools with long handles? Set up a place in your garage where you can hang everything up. This zone may also be appropriate for weed whackers, lawn mowers, and other pieces of equipment.

Need professional help decluttering your home or garage? Get in touch with Cincinnati Closets® today! They’ve been helping Tri-State area residents take better control over their spaces since 1989. For questions, get in touch with the Covington, KY-based closet and garage organizers at (513) 631-7939. More information about their services is available online.