When it comes to organizing your garage storage space it’s important to first recognize your needs and the best way to put things into order and give yourself the opportunity to transform your space. By determining what you can recycle and revamp, you create the perfect space for you and your family. A huge part of reworking your space is understanding what you need and what you can reuse for something better. Whether you’re reusing old containers and magnets to organize your tools or simply getting additional hooks to make up vertical space, there are many simple solutions you can apply to improve your space. We’ve created a short and simple list to get you started and excited about getting yourself a recycled and revamped garage space! Let’s get into it! At a very little cost, you can transform your garage storage into a completely liveable workstation or hobby area. Whatever your needs may be or whatever kind of space you want or need we’ll show you how you can easily transform your garage space in 3 very simple steps. Whether you’re looking to “Marie Kondo” your space or are just looking for a fun and productive way to clean out your garage, these 3 tips are a great way to jumpstart your cleaning journey to a more productive and efficient space. Organize and recycle Before you start overhauling all your things around first remember that organizing isn’t just about moving your stuff around. It’s about understanding the purpose and need of your things. If you don’t need it, ask yourself “Can I reuse or recycle it somehow?”, if the answer is no, it might be time to reconsider throwing it away. Be sure to allow a lot of time for this step in the process. Work with your family or friends and identify the things that you need and what you can either upgrade or sell. Think of this as the ultimate pre-game of this process. Once you’ve gotten rid of the things that you don’t need and find opportunities to recycle your old things, you’ll have a clearer vision of how much space you have to work with and what you’ll be looking to organize. Items you can look out for recycling are old containers, PVC pipes, waste wood, and more. Depending on what you may have in your garage all these items can be reused and made into something that helps you revamp your space. Instead of having those old pipes take up space, you can try cutting it up and have them serve as holders for your tools. Waste wood can be used to create all sorts of different DIY projects like a key hook or maybe even containers for your workstation. Whatever extra material you have lying around, be sure to have it upgrade your space instead of taking up so much of it! You’ll discover how useful and easy it is to revamp your space.
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Classify your things Now that you’ve got a look at all your things, it’s time to recognize what kind of garage space you have and exactly what you need to organize. Are there loads of seasonal decorations? Do you have a lot of athletic equipment? Do you have a lot of tools? By understanding what you have inside, you have a clearer idea about how you can make your garage space more customized for your needs. Classify and organize your space into three categories: seasonal items, frequently used tools, and storage items. Now that you’ve classified your things, it's time to classify what you’ll be doing to the items you initially claimed to be recyclable materials. Remember this is somewhat a warm-up for actually putting things together in your garage. Be sure to keep hooks, containers, wooden cabinets boards, reusing these items can make the biggest difference in your garage. Get the right accessories Now that you’ve got everything prepped, it’s time to ensure that you have the right accessories to put everything together. If you’re the type who has tools and uses them frequently, a great idea is to use a pegboard to keep your tools organized and within easy reach. By making your workbench a more productive space, you have an opportunity to keep things in order and ensure that nothing gets lost. If you found a lot of empty containers or storage bins, a great hack is to label your containers to ensure all your things are in order. For seasonal items, a great storage hack is installing garage shelves. Opt for reliable brands like FlexiMounts that specializes in heavy-duty wall shelves. With all the needed hardware included, installation is a breeze. Their wall mounts work for both wall studs (wooden walls) or heavy concrete surfaces (cement walls). Their grates can also be used with hooks to hang up your outdoor tools. If you’re sharing your garage space with the rest of the family, check out the motorized garage wall. With the use of a remote, you can have any member of your family help keep things in the garage organized! You’ve got this! Now that you’ve got everything ready, you can now use these tips to have your garage recycled and revamped! Use one or all of these steps to be able to upgrade and organize your garage. For more tips and organization hacks, check out our blog for lifestyle organization articles and more!
