Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, many homeowners fix up their homes to improve their aesthetic appeal and functionality. An organized garage makes it easy to find tools and materials for craft projects. With these few simple storage ideas, you can make your garage tidy and more useful.

How Can You Maximize Space In Your Garage?

1. Set Up Shelving

Metal shelving is often affordable and easily customized. It’s also durable enough to handle car parts and power tools.

Place plastic bins on the shelves to organize items by type. Pick boxes of different colors and label them for easy retrieval.

2. Hang a Peg Board

Toolboxes are bulky and take up space, especially when you have a large collection.

A pegboard allows you to store hammers, wrenches, and power tools vertically. Even better, hanging these objects makes them easier to find.

3. Use Magnets

Affixing mounting magnets to the front of shelving makes storing metal items simple. You can also glue small magnets to nonmetallic tools to make them hangable.

Magnets are even useful for picking up and finding stray nails when you work on projects. 

4. Create Wall Mounts

Bicycles take up floor space. Affixing sturdy mounts to the walls lets you hang them up when they aren’t in use.

If you lack wall space, install mounts or pulley lifts on the ceiling to hang bikes from there. This storage idea also prevents damage to your bikes and vehicle when you drive in and out.

If you’re overwhelmed by the state of your garage, professional assistance is available. Get Organized in Rochester, NY, has helped more than 6,000 clients in the surrounding counties put some order back into their lives. Owner Don Seipel works with homeowners to develop storage ideas for their unique spaces. Once a plan is developed, installation specialist Ron Thaine makes your vision a reality with quality materials and craftsmanship. Learn more about garage organization on their website or call (585) 223-3646 to discuss a project.