What's the Best Way to Organize My Garage during Spring Cleaning?
Q: What’s the best way to organize my garage during spring cleaning?
A: Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to tackle your spring cleaning. You can have your garage door open and let the fresh breeze flow through - and air out any of those smells that have been lingering over winter!
If you’re someone who dreads going into you garage to look for tools or items you stored away, or you dislike having to leave your car parked outside the garage because it so cluttered, then it’s definitely time to organize!
Whether it’s making space for your car or making it easier to find stored items, these 7 great tips will help you to get your garage better organized:
1. Add Shelving
To increase storage space in the garage, install shelves on the walls. You can build your own or select from a variety of different styles to accommodate all the items taking up floor space.
2. Add a Pegboard
Pegboards are great to attach to the wall for hanging up small tools. You can organize screwdrivers, paint brushes, hammers and other such tools. You can even find “mini” bins for putting loose screws and nails into that attach right to the holes in the pegboard.
3. Store Bikes Overhead
Get some large bike hooks that you can screw into a beam on the ceiling of the garage. Hanging up bikes gets them off the floor and helps make room for vehicles.
4. Add Overhead Storage
The ceiling in the garage has a lot of unused space that is perfect for storage. There are several storage solutions you could consider, even one that uses open rails that you can slide plastic storage tubs in and out of easily.
5. Hang Larger Tools on the Walls
You can use bike hooks, large nails, or other such items to create areas on the wall where you can hang up tools. Another great option to keep shovels in place when hung up is to use a small piece of PVC at the bottom to secure the handle to the wall.
6. Get Clear Stackable Storage Tubs
Clear storage tubs are great to use because you can see what is inside when you need to get something out. You can place these on shelves or stack them on top of each other in a corner.
7. Get a Storage Shed
If you have a riding lawn mower, snow blower, and other large outdoor lawn and garden equipment, consider investing in a storage shed to free up space inside the garage.
Once your garage is organized and looks great, you may want to get a new garage door installed to complement your pristine looking garage!