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If you're like us, you're probably using your garage for anything but a place to park your ride. And that's because it's become a miscellaneous warehouse for all of the stuff like toys, cleaning supplies, gardening equipment, tools, and seasonal decorations that you can't find room for inside of the house. Getting the space clean and orderly has probably been on your to-do list for ages, which is why we searched far and wide for the best garage storage ideas to help your efforts. Whether you're looking to give the area a whole new top-to-bottom makeover, or just want a convenient, tidy method to sock away your family's bikes, we have exactly what you need on our list of easy to use ideas.
From clever concepts for toy storage (why not rope those basketballs in with a bungee cord?) to must-have organizing gadgets that make packing away bunches of boxes no problem, we've lined up a healthy grouping of tips and tricks that will assist with eradicating the very worst clutter. Feel like going a bit farther and DIY-ing a total space makeover? If so, we've included a few projects that will make your garage the envy of the entire neighborhood. And after you've wrapped everything up, if you feel up to moving on to the rest of your house be sure to check out The Best Tips to Get Your Home Super Organized too!
Storing Like Items Together
One of the best ways to organize your garage is by grouping gear of the same kind together so it's easy to find. Using a combination of shelves and hooks, this gardening equipment is stored neatly side-by-side, with a large, labeled bin for holding smaller items.
Get the tutorial at Just a Girl and Her Blog.
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Bike Ceiling Storage
There are perhaps no other items that make a mess out of garages the way bicycles do. Get them off the floor and out of your way by hanging bike hooks from your ceiling. Just make sure you screw the hook into a stud for maximum strength.
Get the tutorial at Dream Green DIY.
Keep your tools nice and neat with this handy tower, which fits 40 implements, including shovels, rakes, brooms, and more.
Drop Zone Storage
No mudroom? No worries—just DIY your own drop zone in the garage with shoe cubbies, a storage bench, hooks, and more. It'll be as great-looking as it is handy.
Get the tutorial at Simply 2 Moms.
Pegboard
Because they're so easily adjustable, pegboards are an ideal choice for hanging your cleaning implements.
Get the tutorial at Just a Girl and Her Blog.
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Plastic Baskets Toy Storage
Stackable plastic baskets are easily cleaned, making them the perfect system for stashing away grimy outdoor toys in the garage. Just be sure to them low to the ground and lidless, so little ones can get into them.
Get the tutorial at Organizing Junkie.
Track System Organizer
Track systems not only allow you to hang heavy items like golf bags and strollers, but the hooks also roll along the track for added versatility.
Get the tutorial at Jenna Kate at Home.
This ingenious storage rack hangs from the ceiling of your garage, greatly increasing the area's storage capacity. And it also can be raised and lowered, so accessing it is a snap.
Slatted Wall
Kick clutter to the curb with a sturdy slatted wall panel that uses hooks, baskets, and more to hold necessities like cleaning and gardening supplies.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Garage Makeover with Storage
Sometimes you just need to start from scratch. This complete garage makeover includes not only a pegboard, but also loads of cabinet space underneath the workbench and utility sink. (And those turquoise peel-and-stick tiles are to die for!)
Get the tutorial at Porch Daydreamer.
Metal Shelves
Stock up on a couple of sturdy metal shelves, line your garage walls with them, and get your bigger items, like power tools, out of the way in no time. Add bins for storing smaller bits that might otherwise end up scattered on the floor.
Get the tutorial at Abby Murphy.
Peg Rail
One of the simplest way to store items in the garage is with a peg rail. Hang coats, cleaning goods, pet items—whatever your heart desires—from it and get your space on the way to shipshape.
Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.
Unrolled extension cords are not only unsightly, they're a dangerous tripping hazard. This durable holder allows you to stow them quickly and neatly on your wall until they're needed again.
Mudroom Storage
Garage mudrooms don't have to be complicated to help you get organized. The hooks help, and we adore those smart-looking wicker baskets complete with labels to ensure everything ends up where it should be.
Get the tutorial at A Bowl Full of Lemons.
Toy Cabinet
Have a place for everything and put everything in its place with a toy storage cabinet built especially for the garage. Labeled bins, bat holders, and a cleverly designed space for holding balls will help even the messiest kiddos keep things straight.
Get the tutorial at Tidbits.
Jill Gleeson is a travel journalist and memoirist based in the Appalachian Mountains of western Pennsylvania who has written for websites and publications including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Country Living, Washingtonian, Gothamist, Canadian Traveller, and EDGE Media Network. Jill is the travel editor for Enchanted Living. Learn more about her journey at gleesonreboots.com.
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