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When was the last time you actually parked your car in your garage? If the answer is \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d or \u201ca long time ago,\u201d it may be time to consider rolling up your sleeves and organizing your garage. Use the following DIY garage storage ideas to organize your garage and make it feel brand new!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I maximize my garage storage space?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first\nstep in conquering the chaotic tangle of stuff in your garage is to decide what\nyou can get rid of. Rusty tools, broken sports equipment, and that snowboard\nyou stopped using years ago could all be sold, donated, or taken to the local\ndump. To sell usable but unwanted items, you could host\na garage sale<\/a>. Granted, putting together a successful garage sale is a lot of\nwork. Try to get your kids and spouse involved to make the process easier. Use\nthe money you make during your garage sale to buy equipment to put some garage\nstorage ideas into practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the prospect of hosting a garage sale is simply too much for you, try to sell your items online. Craigslist and eBay are always options, but you could also look for local bartering websites as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about renting a storage unit <\/a>close to your home for those items you aren\u2019t ready to say farewell to taking up all your garage space. Self-storage is a convenient means for taking care of seasonal or sentimental items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Install Shelves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shelves are possibly the most essential DIY garage storage\nsolution. To decide how many shelves and what kind of shelving to install,\nthink about your needs. Metal shelves are sturdy, and they\u2019re great for boxes\nof tools and other hardy items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you have stylistic concerns and don\u2019t like the look of metal shelving, go for wood instead. You can build and finish your own shelves to give them a pleasant look. Wood shelves are a great place to store boxes holding your kids\u2019 old art projects and precious family photo albums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use Wall Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find the studs in your garage\u2019s walls, and use those to hang numerous items. You could hang bicycles, other sporting equipment, tools \u2014 practically anything. For tools, installing a pegboard sheet is the best way to create a handy storage space. If you don\u2019t have a lot of tools and don\u2019t need a regular toolbox, this can save you some floor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re making use of your garage\u2019s walls, be careful that you don\u2019t put anything too bulky on them. You don\u2019t want to make it difficult for you to get out of your car without hitting something bulky on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overhead Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget the ceiling. Your garage\u2019s ceiling has some major storage potential. Create a suspended hanging storage system where you can put items you rarely use. The system involves creating storage rails into which you can slide large plastic totes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This might be a little tricky if you don\u2019t have much experience with building projects, so you should call up a friend or family member who is handy with a measuring tape and a set of tools. Be sure that whatever you slide into the storage rails isn\u2019t too heavy; you don\u2019t want to accidentally drop a big tote on your car when you\u2019re trying to get something down! You can view the tutorial for the suspended storage system<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy a Tower Rack <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tower rack is a great place to store things like shovels, rakes, and other long-handled tools. A sturdy rack will fit nicely into a corner in your garage and will make it easy for you to access essential items for taking care of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Create a Floor Plan of Your Garage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before\nyou embark on your great garage-organizing adventure, plan how you want it to\nlook when you finish. Measure the space in your garage so you don\u2019t install\nanything that is too bulky or that will make it difficult for you to park your\ncar in your garage. For planning inspiration, check out websites like Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you intend on using opaque storage containers, be sure you label them with their contents. When you want to find that favorite old sweater, you don\u2019t want to have to sift through a dozen boxes full of old family photos before you finally find your winter clothes. Label any other spaces that might cause confusion, too. For example, if you have your tools on a pegboard, they may not fit correctly if one or two items are out of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Renovating your garage can be a daunting task, but it is well worth the effort. When you step back and see that your garage has gone from chaos to control, you\u2019ll feel a great sense of accomplishment of having an organized garage for storage. Plus, your car will be happy to get in out of the elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When was the last time you actually parked your car in your garage? If the answer is \u201cI don\u2019t know\u201d or \u201ca long time ago,\u201d it may be time to consider rolling up your sleeves and organizing your garage. Use the following DIY garage storage ideas to organize your garage and make it feel brand […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38,639],"tags":[172,25,577],"class_list":["post-18004","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-organization","category-your-space","tag-declutter-your-garage","tag-organization-2","tag-spring-cleaning"],"yoast_head":"\r\nGarage Storage: Maximize Your Garage Space | The Storage Spage<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Does your garage look like a cluttered mess? Make the most out of your garage by maximizing the space for storage. 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