UGH. The garage is the classic place to put random stuff that you can’t find a designated spot for – at least for me and my family. LOL. A lot of people use their garage more as a free storage unit instead of a place to park your cars.

With that being said, it’s probably time to clean up that storage unit attached to your home! There are many different ideas on how to organize a garage but here are some of my favorites!

1. Keep or Throw Out – First and foremost, go through your entire garage and decide if you should keep it or throw out/donate to charity. A good question to ask yourself is “Have I used this in the past 2 years?”

2. Visibility + Accessibility – Items that are used the most should be kept at eye level or below. Christmas and Halloween decorations can be stored high because obviously, you only use those once a year.ign: justify;”>

3. Shelving, Drawers, and Hooks – About 80% of your items can be stored on shelves. The other 20% can be stored on hooks such as lawn equipment. You will most likely need a combination of shelves, drawers, and hooks. Here are some items you can buy to be more organized!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/shelving/shop-by-area-of-the-home/garage/intermetro-basket-shelf-solution/123d?productId=10016816

https://www.containerstore.com/s/garage/storage-drawers-bins/platinum-elfa-mesh-garage-drawers/12d?productId=10009307

https://www.containerstore.com/s/garage/lawn-garden/elfa-utility-lawn-equipment-hook/12d?productId=10023233

4. Hidden storage areas – If you’re working with limited space, think vertically! There is such a wide variety of door/wall racks you can buy these days. These are great too if you have a “no shoes allowed in the house” policy.

https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/best-selling-solutions/door-wall-racks/platinum-elfa-utility-mesh-gift-packaging-door-wall-rack/123d?productId=11001388

Here is one for shoes –

https://www.containerstore.com/s/elfa/best-selling-solutions/door-wall-racks/elfa-utility-shoe-rack-door-wall-rack/123d?productId=11008615

5. Bins for Small Parts – There are always random screws and nails rolling around on shelves and floors. Get smaller bins for those smaller parts! If you really want to be OCD, you’ll label those bins too!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/garage/parts-boxes/modular-flip-out-bins/12d?productId=10025107

6. Sports Equipment – This just needs a separate area to itself because there is always so much equipment! A steel basket is perfect for all your basketballs!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/garage/sports-bike-storage/iris-white-steel-toy-storage-barrel/12d?productId=10000536

This is a great piece for storing all sorts of equipment like hockey sticks and baseball bats!

https://www.containerstore.com/s/garage/sports-bike-storage/heavy-duty-triple-storage-bin/12d?productId=10019116

7. New Cabinets – Want the max package, and add all-new cabinetry?

Happy Tuesday!

KK