The Sunday Mail
Is your garage a mess? Instead of letting it be a chaotic dumping ground for toys and tools, use garage organisation systems to transform it into a functional room where everything you need is neatly corralled and easy to access.
When exploring garage storage ideas, start by looking at your space and stuff.
Once you have identified what you want to keep, separate it into categories.
For example, if you have many bins or boxes, you may want shelving to get them off the floor.
If you have a lot of tools, you might want a track system. Use our list of essential garage storage ideas that you can combine to turn your garage into a temple of efficiency.
Install wall shelves
Try to add more storage without taking up precious floor space. Wall shelves in the garage are great for holding small to medium-sized bins. Pre-made shelving units come in a range of prices and durability.
Use a track system
A track system has a horizontal track that holds adjustable hooks or grips that can be used for hanging all sorts of items. These systems are great for hanging things like hedge trimmers, shovels, hedge clippers or any other long tool with a handle. This makes it easy to access frequently used items while keeping them organised.
Pick standalone hooks for bulky items
Standalone wall hooks can be used in several ways to make more efficient use of vertical space in your garage. Heavy-duty hooks are a convenient and affordable way to organise large bulky items, from bicycles to ladders to hoses.
Pegboard
One of the most tried-and-true garage tool storage ideas, a pegboard, is a simple way to organise small hand tools and other frequently used items. Hang one above your workbench and hook your stuff in. Pegboard systems are endlessly customisable to create a spot for every brush or wrench. Combine wallboard with a set of pegboard hooks to get started.
Standalone shelving units
If you do not want to install shelves directly onto your walls, standalone shelving units are just as good at getting your tools and boxes up off the floor. Sturdy and durable options may cost a bit upfront but should last years.
Utilise overhead storage space
If you have occupied every wall and still have things to store, look up! Overhead storage racks are a great place to stash bulky, occasional-use items that are not excessively heavy, like camping gear or sports equipment.
PVC pipes to hold odds and ends
White PVC pipes are not just for plumbing. PVC is easy to cut and screw or mount to garage walls to holster everything from screwdrivers and pencils to rake handles and fishing poles. Choose the desired diameter and cut the pipes to the appropriate length to hold the specific items. Mount pipes parallel to your walls or at a 45-degree angle using a long wood screw. Create an assorted item organiser using a trash can filled with PVC pipes cut to length and placed inside to fill the can.
Stash your nails and
screws in mason jars
Here is one last space-saving hack for miscellaneous small items. If you have a wooden shelf with some space underneath, you can create this simple DIY storage rack. Use screws or epoxy to affix the mason jar lids in a row on the bottom of your wood shelf. Then fill the jars with things like nails, screws and staples. Screw the jars into their lids and you have yourself a handy Mason jar storage rack. — freshome.
