While your garage is built to park your vehicle, it can also store items you don’t want to squeeze into your home. With the perfect garage organizer, you can even put more stuff into your garage and still keep the space looking neat. But, bear in mind that while your garage can be a good storage solution, it’s also more exposed to the elements than the rest of your home.

Do:

Store transportation and accessories.

Parking your cars, bicycles, and motorbikes in the garage will protect these from the elements while still keeping them accessible. It also minimizes the chances that these will either be stolen or damaged by passing vehicles. Garages are also ideal for storing vehicle maintenance tools and car accessories, such as tire inflators and wiper fluid.

Store gardening tools.

Garages are perfect for storing gardening tools, like shovels, grass shears, lawnmowers, and potting soil. To keep your items readily accessible, keep them in small baskets or custom cabinets on a sturdy garage organizer.

Store outdoor belongings.

Outdoor furniture and accessories, such as plastic furniture, pools, camping gear, and children’s outdoor toys, can be stored in your garage; these can withstand extreme weather conditions. You can even have your garage organizers customized to keep bulky items out of sight to give the space a clean, uncluttered look. 

Don’t:

Store hazardous items.

Propane tanks must never be stored in enclosed spaces, as these can leak and start a fire. Instead, keep them in cool, well-ventilated areas that aren’t attached to your home. If you are planning to store gasoline in your garage, put it in sealed containers away from ignition sources.

Store objects that attract pests.

To keep rodents, bugs, and other pests out of your garage, avoid storing food items (including pet food), papers, and firewood. Also, do not use your garage to store your bedding, extra clothes, books, and important documents, as pests can destroy these or use them to build nests.

Store items that can’t withstand temperature changes.

Paints, wooden furniture, artwork, and wine are best kept inside the house. Think twice about moving extra freezers or refrigerators to your garage, too. These appliances will need to work harder—and consume more electricity—to keep temperatures low in hot weather. 

These guidelines will help you organize your home without compromising your safety or damaging your belongings. If you need garage organizer ideas, Cincinnati Closets® can help you design a space well-suited to your needs. For 25 years, they have been designing affordable custom closets and exceptional home organization systems for homeowners in Covington, KY, and the surrounding areas. To get a free estimate, visit their website or call (513) 631-7939 today.