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How to Increase Space in the Garage

Marielle Robie • Dec 30, 2019

The garage often becomes a place filled with belongings that don’t quite fit anywhere else. As months turn into years, these boxes, bins, and stacks become a permanent part of the garage, and many homeowners find that they simply do not have enough space. One common issue is that without the proper garage storage organizers , items accumulate on the floor of the garage, taking up valuable real estate. If you have a hard time parking your vehicle in the garage and instead opt to leave it in the driveway due to a lack of space, you know exactly what we’re talking about!

The good news is that you can make the most of your garage square footage and increase your storage space quite simply. Read on for some valuable tips and hints on how to store some common garage items so you have more room for your car and various projects that you want to do.

Use Wall Panels to Hold Your Gardening Tools

If you’re a gardener, you likely have rakes, shovels, trowels, watering cans, and various other gardening supplies. If you leave these stacked in a corner of the garage where they can lean up against the wall, they might slide down onto the floor, causing not only unsightly clutter but also a dangerous situation if someone were to step on a rake or trip. Instead, how about having a gridwall or slatwall system installed?

These wall panels sit right on the wall and give you the versatility you need to store your items. You can slide holders for tall items like rakes, hoes, and large shovels at eye level or higher, keeping these items off of the floor. You can also attach hooks for your smaller gardening tools. No more will you need to waste time searching for a trowel that you know you had last week. The panels themselves are affixed permanently, while the hooks, latches, and holders can be moved as needed.

Keep Sports Equipment Safe in Garage Cabinets

Do you or your children play soccer, football, hockey, or golf? All of these sports come with various equipment that you might not want to store in the main part of your house. Storing balls and hockey sticks in the garage without having the right organizers can lead to them becoming damaged. What’s the solution?

Large, wall-mounted garage cabinets are sturdy enough to hold even heavy items. A bin of soccer balls will fit easily on one of the shelves, and they won’t be rolling around your garage just waiting to become a tripping hazard. You can have a clothing bar installed to hang hockey uniforms neatly and away from the clean clothing in your indoor closets. Your items will be largely protected from dust, insect infestations, and UV rays, all of which can reduce their lifespans.

Hang Your Bicycles From Overhead Storage Racks

How many times have you stood up your bicycle on its kickstand only to find it laying down on the floor a few days later? If you have children and pets who go into the garage, this might be a common occurrence; bikes are easy to knock over and damage. Even worse, a falling bicycle can scratch your car or cause someone to get injured if they trip over it.

Overhead storage racks might be the perfect solution. Suspend your bike up near the ceiling and it ceases to be a hazard to people or your car. This also opens up valuable floor space. Bikes stored overhead are easy for an adult to access but too high for children to get into. You can improve your garage safety by taking this simple step.

Overhead storage racks can, of course, hold other items, too. What about your bins of seasonal decorations? If you are only using them for a month each year, store them up high and out of the way the rest of the time.

Store Your Tools in a Workbench

Do you like to work on projects in your garage? Do you have expensive tools that you don’t want to get lost or damaged? If so, a garage workbench might be the right choice for you. Small hand tools can hang on the wall over the workbench or can fit into drawers located directly under the countertop. Large power tools fit nicely in the attached cabinets. Wood, stainless steel, and quartz countertop finishes add style to your garage and give you a place to work on your projects. These are easy-clean surfaces; simply wipe them down and they’ll look good for a long time.

Set Up Zones With Garage Floor Tiles

If you are having your garage remodeled, it’s the perfect time to have the flooring updated. A plain concrete garage floor tends to pick up stains and gouges in a well-used garage. This can be true even for sealed concrete.

Garage floor tiles are an easy and cost-effective way to improve the appearance of your garage floor. They can also be used to create zones because they come in many different colors. You could designate one section of the garage for projects with one color of garage tiles. Where you park your car could be another color. This is a visual reminder to keep that area clear so you never have to get out of the car to remove misplaced items simply so you can pull into your garage. You can create other effects with the tiles, as well; make a checkerboard pattern, stripes, or simply choose a solid color. The possibilities are nearly endless.

If you are ready to have your Ohio garage organized, contact Custom Storage Solutions. We can send a garage designer to your home for a free consultation and design appointment. You have nothing to lose other than a cluttered or disorganized garage, so contact us today!

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