3 Awesome Garage Organization Tips You Must Learn

The garage is one of the most difficult areas of your home to organize. With all those tools, Christmas and Halloween decorations, and whatnot, it’s overwhelming to think where to start. Keep in mind that the garage is meant to house your vehicle, not clutter. It is best to set aside a full day or even a full weekend to get the job done. It’s better if you make it a family project so you can spend

everything faster!

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The most important first step to take is to get rid of the clutter. It is important to go through ALL the boxes and separate the items that you will keep, donate and throw away. You can also reserve items that you can sell if you want to host a garage sale.

Keep in mind that there are notable things to store in a garage such as paint (should be stored in a warmer area), propane (should be kept outdoors), papers (would attract bugs and roaches, unless stored in a storage box tightly closed) ) and pet food (would attract rodents).

Invest in storage shelves

Once you’ve sorted and finalized the items you’re going to keep, it’s time to organize them in your garage. It is advisable to invest in industrial shelves to store boxes. You can also look into garage organization systems that can create storage that specifically fits the dimensions of your garage. Open shelves are better than cabinets because they are less expensive and more accessible. You can also maximize vertical space by installing storage for your tools and other hanging items.

Some garage storage must-haves include large stackable clear plastic bins (with lids), a small cabinet (with a lock) to store lawn chemicals, clear jars to store hardware and small items, and a label maker.

seal your garage

Once all of your items are organized, it’s time to seal the threshold. Rain, humidity, leaves blown by the wind, mice, insects, etc. They can easily get into your garage and can ruin the items inside. To prevent this, keep things off the floor and use a rubber strip to seal your garage doors and other doors. Also install locks on your windows for added security.

Organizing your garage can be quite a feat, it takes time and effort to go through everything, but once you get over it, it will be well worth it! Just follow these easy garage organization tips for a hassle-free and happy cleanup!