New Year’s Garage Organization Tips
With one of the busiest times of the year upon us, it might be time to organize the garage. Winter weather is tough on vehicles, and they would do better stored in the garage. However, up to 70% of homeowners have too much junk in the garage to store cars in there, too. To park a vehicle into the garage, improve the number of parking spaces for the surprise guests who are sure to come, and simply make the house tidier, consider using these tips for reorganizing the garage over the holidays.
Start decluttering now
If the garage has too much stuff lying about, it might be a good idea to start by figuring out what to keep instead of what to throw away. The decluttering process should ideally come before the items are put in their intended storage space. Most owners declutter by removing everything from the garage and placing them into a different spot, such as the driveway or an emptied-out living room. In doing so, homeowners get an overview of what is actually in the garage and begin purging the unused items.
Categorize in bulk
Separate the most common garage items into groups based on when or how the family uses them—separate Christmas decorations from summer supplies, pet food, and essentials. Put the items used most frequently closer to the door so they are readily accessible when needed. Make a pile for anything that isn’t used at all to dispose of it.
An alternative storage method would be to categorize items around the garage based on their intended function. For example, you’d store tools and gardening equipment together, separated from supplies for cleaning the car with this method.
The categories can be mixed based on size and frequency, so it is tricky if there are too many of them. For best results, stick to only a few groupings at a time and reorder them as needed.
Improve garage storage
There are two main ways to improve storage in the garage. The first option involves some DIY projects by repurposing old furniture and cabinetry. Handy owners can save a significant amount of money spending a little time and effort crafting storage spaces out of old kitchen cabinetry or wardrobes. Some don’t require much work to be functional, but others will need a significant overhaul to fit the garage.
The second option is to order cabinets. Owners choose either ready-made solutions or full-on customized furniture when buying new cabinetry. The advantage of pre-made cabinetry is that it comes with lower price tags and general utility that will work well enough in most garage spaces. Although custom cabinetry requires more work and a bigger budget, homeowners get a tailor-made cabinet setup that will function flawlessly for their needs.
Go vertical
When choosing how to store belongings in the garage, there’s usually leftover and underutilized space near the ceiling. Higher shelves, tall cabinets, or even ceiling-mounted cabinets are excellent choices to provide more storage areas without sacrificing floor space for the car and necessities.
Contact a garage cabinet professional for assistance and advice if you need a customized garage organization solution that will scale with the family’s needs.
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