Even though it’s a part of your home, your attached garage can feel like an alternate universe compared to the comfortable, organized rooms you live in. If you’ve been eager to eliminate the mess and make the most of your attached garage, all it takes is a bit of home improvement. Use the following ideas to transform your cluttered quarters and maximize the square footage.

How to Maximize Space in Your Attached Garage

1. Install Cabinets

When populations in towns become too dense, city planners start building vertically instead of horizontally. You can use the same logic to maximize space in your attached garage. Hire a contractor to build custom cabinets along the walls of the room, and plan out what you’ll use them for in advance. That way, you can choose dimensions that work for your tools, car cleaning supplies, or outdoor sports equipment.

2. Build on the Ceiling

If you already have cabinets and need additional storage space, you can mount units directly on the ceiling of your attached garage. If you’re going to keep a vehicle inside, make sure there’s enough clearance between the top of your car and the storage unit. Ceiling mounted racks are perfect for storing everything from bike helmets to boxes.

3. Use Hooks & Pegboards

Even if there’s no more room for additional shelving or cabinetry, there are likely spots along your garage walls that leave enough space for hooks. These storage solutions are easy to install with a few screws and a drill, and they are perfect for hanging coiled cables, brooms, or tools. If you have enough room, you can even install a pegboard for easy access to hanging wrenches, screwdrivers, and other tools.

To figure out how you can maximize the square footage of your attached garage, or build one that’s separate from your home, get in touch with Jack The Carpenter of St. Paul, MN. They’re proud to have built over 1,000 garages since starting in 1981, and they’ve used that experience to hone their skills and design garages fit for the 21st century. To learn more about their other offerings, including carpentry and window replacement, visit the website. You can also call (651) 644-8896 to ask for a free estimate for your plans.