How To Organize The Garage

Want the garage organized? These tips on How To Organize The Garage will help you complete the task easily and without stress and overwhelm.

Organizing a garage can seem like a daunting task, but with a bit of planning and effort, it can become a manageable and even enjoyable project. Your garage is an extension of your home. If you like an organized home, your garage is just as important. It is an area that needs to be ready and to function when you need it. It should be a place that’s free of clutter, tidy, and organized so it can function to its full potential at all times.

How To Organize The Garage

• Sort and Declutter: The first step to organizing your garage is to sort through everything and declutter. If it is possible, bring everything out of the garage. As you do, separate items into three categories: keep, donate/sell, and throw away. Consider getting rid of anything that you haven’t used in a year, duplicates, broken or unusable items, or anything that you don’t love or need.
• Categorize: Once you’ve decluttered your garage, categorize the items into groups that fit into your garage. Examples would be sports equipment, gardening tools, automotive supplies, household items, and so on. This step will help you to visualize the space you need for each group.

Make organization a priority to have a home and garage that function well for you and your family.

• Maximize Vertical Space: I think we all need to think of vertical space more. There is so much extra space when you can go up. Use wall space to create storage for items that you use frequently. Install pegboards, shelves, or cabinets to keep items off the floor and easily accessible. This will also help to free up floor space.
• Label Everything: If you are someone who needs things labeled, by all means, invest in labels or a label maker to identify each category and container in the garage.
• Store Seasonal Items: Store seasonal items like holiday decorations, winter sports equipment, or summer gear in clear plastic containers and label them by season. Keep them in an area that’s out of the way but still accessible.
• Create a Workspace: If you plan to use your garage as a workspace, create a designated area for it. Add a workbench, storage for tools, and a comfortable chair. This will make it easier to find what you need and encourage you to work on projects.
• Keep it Clean: Once you’ve organized your garage, make sure to keep it clean and tidy. Sweep the floor regularly, wipe down surfaces, and put items away after each use.

By following these steps, you can create a functional and organized garage that will make finding items easier and more efficient.

If you don’t have a garage, these steps also work for a shed, lean-to, or carport. These steps are great for any storage areas you have outside or for outdoor items and supplies. Having an organized garage makes it work more efficiently when you need it to. It is just like any space in your home. You want it to be functional and free of clutter. You need to find things easily. The garage should be ready for you to use when you need to use it. 

What do you struggle with most when it comes to organizing your garage? 

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