- Think about what you have, what you'll need to store and what layout works best for you. If you dream of a multi-dimensional workspace with woodworking projects on the go and an array of tools at your fingertips, you could frame your garage space with open work tables, compartmentalized shelves and easy-access, hanging tools. Or if a clean, clutter-free garage is your ideal, you might prefer orderly rows of custom cabinetry to line the walls, hiding unsightly mops and brooms or even saws and lawnmowers. Most importantly, your organization system should be flexible to accommodate multiple needs, maximize under-used space and boost the value of your home.
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A wall panel is a handy addition to a garage organization system. Wall panels can hold shelving and cabinets and all manner of hooks and brackets to store your garden tools, workshop accessories and even ladders.
Wall panels are typically constructed from sturdy PVC and fit together with interlocking tongue-and-groove systems for maximum flexibility. Your wall panel should easily be moved into varying configurations, so that it can be used in the most efficient and helpful manner possible. -
Modular shelving systems are a must for garage organization. Sturdy plastic or steel shelving will withstand fluctuating climates, caustic chemicals and the weight of heavy tools.
Most organizational shelves are sold in easy do-it-yourself kits that require typical household tools such as a hammer, screwdriver and drill. If you have specific needs in mind, consider a customized shelving system. These require more work to install, but are still quite consumer friendly. - A typically under-utilized storage space in a garage is the ceiling. With large, durable hangers, you can suspend yard tools, fishing poles or bicycles on your garage ceiling, completely opening up your floor space.
- Remember to leave enough open surface space in your garage to transform it into a workable environment. A mobile countertop with lower cabinets can be a versatile workshop space. It can also be rolled neatly to the side of the room once your work's complete to re-open the garage floor space for your vehicle.
- If you have a little money and time left over, you might consider resurfacing your garage floor. Sanding and painting a cracked, concrete floor can go a long way toward creating a professional finish to your garage.
