6 Tips for Getting Your Garage Organized with Storage Solutions
U•STORE•IT has some tips to help get that garage in order and organize it like a pro.
26 October 2020/For The Home
6 Tips for Getting Your Garage Organized with Storage Solutions
The garage is one of the worst areas for organizational challenges in a home. It frequently becomes a catchall space for storing unused furniture, seasonal tools, and recreational equipment. Without proper organization, it can transform into a cluttered, unmanageable mess. U•STORE•IT has compiled several practical tips to help homeowners efficiently organize their garage space and transform it into a functional area.
1. Effective Garage Item Categorization System for Maximum Organization
You may have heard of the three pile system when moving or organizing the interior of your home. You designate one pile to keep, one to sell, and one to donate. We recommend adding two more categories: one pile for items to repair and another for items to go into a storage unit if required. Put all the items in your garage into these five piles and then act on it.
2. Establish Dedicated Storage Zones for Better Accessibility
Assign specific areas of the garage for certain items. Have a boat? Have a motorcycle? Have a snowmobile? Have sports equipment? Put all of the items with a similar use close together and create designated zones to make everything easier to find and bring a more strategic approach to where things live in your garage. This zoning system increases efficiency when retrieving or storing items.
3. Maximize Vertical Storage Space with Wall-Mounted Solutions
Have no shelving on the walls? This can mean that all of your belongings are on the concrete floor. Installing wire shelving is easy and cost-effective and can create more storage space in space in your garage to work with. Even plastic and metal shelving can work as well if you want the option to move your shelving around to maximize your storage space to find the configuration that works for you.
4. Protective Storage Containers Solution for Environmental Protection
The garage is not one of the most sealed-off areas of your home. The cold of the winter months and rodents and/or bugs might get into your garage and wreak havoc on your stored items. Consider plastic bins or totes for any items that might be vulnerable to changes in temperature, humidity, or vermin such as extra clothing, linens, and winter items that need proper storage solutions. Make sure these items are stored in bins with a lid to minimize the possibility of damage. You could even consider installing ceiling track storage for your bins to create more space!
5. Implement Tool Organization Systems for Easy Access and Maintenance
Purchase or build racks for your garden tools such as shovel, rake, broom, hose, etc. Ensure that you size for the tallest item to avoid any installation errors. You can even put up a pegboard to store smaller tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, and wrenches. This systematic organization keeps tools visible, accessible, and protected from damage.
6. Develop Comprehensive Storage Labelling Strategy for Long-Term Organization
The first step to keeping a space organized is to know where everything is and where it should be returned to after it’s used. A labelling system for bins, tools, and small items can go a long way in keeping you in line with your own organization system and allow other people in your household to quickly see where items belong. Clear labelling eliminates confusion and maintains organizational integrity over time.
If you’re cleaning out your garage for spring cleaning and find that you need a storage unit, U•STORE•IT has a variety of sizes available. We have self-storage facilities located in North Edmonton, West Edmonton, South Edmonton, St. Albert, and Red Deer.
Key Takeaways about Garage Organization Tips
- The garage often becomes a catchall area for unused furniture and equipment, requiring proper organization strategies to prevent clutter and maximize usable space.
- U•STORE•IT recommends using a five-pile system when organizing your garage, which includes categories for items to keep, sell, donate, repair, and items to move to a residential storage unit.
- Creating designated zones in your garage helps group similar items together, such as boat equipment, motorcycles, or sports gear, making everything easier to find and access.
- Installing wire, plastic, or metal shelving on garage walls creates additional storage space and prevents items from cluttering the concrete floor, offering a cost-effective organization solution.
- Plastic storage bins with secure lids protect vulnerable items from temperature changes, humidity, and pests that commonly affect garage environments during seasonal changes.
- Tool organization improves with dedicated racks for garden equipment and pegboards for smaller tools like hammers and screwdrivers, keeping everything visible and accessible.
- A consistent labeling system for bins, tools, and small items ensures everyone in the household knows where things belong and where to return them after use.
- When spring cleaning your garage leads to overflow items, U•STORE•IT offers various sized storage units at their facilities in North Edmonton, West Edmonton, and other locations.
- Ceiling track storage systems for plastic bins create additional organization options when floor and wall space in your garage becomes limited.
- Regular garage organization prevents damage to stored items and makes seasonal equipment like winter toys and equipment easier to locate and access when needed.