My family always have the best intentions for keeping the garage clean and organized. But our busy schedule throughout the year tends to prevent us from staying on top of this task. Now the warmer weather is back, and the kids are ready to try and unearth their bikes, scooters, and go-karts from the massive junk pile heaped around our car.
The garage is where we toss everything that doesn’t have a place in our house. Because it’s a big open space, it’s an easy target for barely used suitcases, bikes that the kids have outgrown, rollerblades and appliances we keep meaning to return to the neighbors.
So I have dedicated some time to find brilliant garage organization tricks that will allow my family to find, use, and store all of our pool toys, sprinklers, and bikes. All without having to climb over a wagon, a recycling bin, and a tool bench in the process. I’ve done my research and I have found some great garage organization techniques.
If your garage is in need of some organizing attention, dedicate a few hours to giving that space an organizational makeover with these 10 garage organization strategies in mind.
10 Brilliant Ways to Organize Your Garage
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Bins and Baskets
Add a bright spot, literally, to your garage's storage plan by incorporating bins and baskets hung on a vibrantly hued wall.
Source: A Beautiful Mess
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Make Use of Studs
No finished walls? No problem. Utilize the space between the studs to create upright storage space for garage tools and play things.
Source: Designed to Dwell
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Lots of Lockers
Convert unused wall space into rows of storage with built-in cabinets and lockers. There's a place for kids' gear, tools, and toys.
Source: Dixie Delights
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Uniform System
Swap out your mismatched, hodgepodge of plastic tubs for a uniform system that will seamlessly blend in with your garage wall color. Store the bins on shelves to free up floor space.
Source: A Bowl Full of Lemons
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PVC Piping Tool Holders
Cut pieces of PVC piping create inexpensive, perfect sleeves to hold long-handled tools.
Source: Ashbee Designs
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DIY Pegboard Garage Organization
This garage storage idea is infinitely flexible. Simply reconfigure the pegs to rearrange and accommodate for any kind of tool you need to store.
Source: The Creativity Exchange
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Paint Can Storage
Repurpose a hanging shoe organizer, and free up shelf space, by turning it into a spray paint can holder.
Source: Hi, Sugar Plum
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Kids' Toys Parking Lot Garage Organization
Instead of constantly reminding your kids to clean up stray bikes—or worse, accidentally running over a tricycle or red wagon—use tape to mark off parking spots for your kids' riding toys. The visual will remind kids to put their toys in the right place.
Source: Organizing Junkie
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Kid-Friendly Toy Basket Garage Organization
Keep some of the storage options low, so kids can reach and return their toys with ease. Add in labels (with pictures or text) to make clean-up a breeze for little ones.
Source: Organizing Junkie
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DIY Pegboard Leaves
Put the pegboard system to good use, even if you don't have a ton of uncovered wall space. This leaves make it easy to flip through your "catalog" of tools
Source: Makezine
