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Helpful Tips to Get Your Garage in Order
By Lara | May 1, 2008
Organizing a garage can be a daunting task. It’s not a place that guests usually “visit.” So, many times we let it go. An organized garage is something that will make you feel good when you come home and do not have to work your way around piles of junk. You will have more usable space when your garage is in order. You will also find some goodies to keep and sell when you get through all the junk!
Shelves - Attaching shelves to the walls of the garage can increase your storage space. There are also stand-alone shelving units that are perfect in the garage. They are heavy-duty plastic or metal and can hold the heavier items that are often found in the garage, such as tools and sports equipment.
Pegboard - They can have hooks and baskets attached to allow for storage of a variety of items of all sizes. Brackets can be added to place shelves as needed. They can be completely customized to hold tools - both for the garden and the garage, parts, cleaning supplies, and much more.
Tool hangers - There are a variety of hanging systems to hold tools. There are roller versions that grab the handles and hold them in place. There are also standard hooks that will hold the tool, with the handles hanging down. These will keep the tools out of the way, making things not only neater, but also safer.
Store-Pod - Store-pods are a great addition to your garage storage system. They are waterproof, heavy-duty plastic storage units that are attached to the beams above. They look like a large plastic bag with shelves inside. The front is a clear plastic door that zips closed. They have ventilation slots that help reduce dust and mildew, while still keeping pests out of the things being stored.
Racks - There are specially designed holders for sports equipment and large items. There are some for balls, bike racks and more. There are bike racks that can be mounted on the wall or ceiling.
Cabinets - Cabinets with a work surface are perfect for the garage. You can close the doors and hide any possible clutter. You also have a work area for projects that are too messy or noisy for the house. Many of the cabinets also come with locks, not only to protect your tools, but also to keep small children safe.
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July 2nd, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Our garage was mostly organized, but an “unwelcome” guest moving in for a few days last week forced me to clean it up even more. (If you want to read about our guest, you can do so here.) It is nice to have it all cleaned up once again.