Before you rush out and buy new cabinets and shelving, it’s a good idea to seriously consider how you want to use your garage. The number one mistake people make is taking everything out first and then getting overwhelmed when they try to put it back in.
One method of clearing up your priorities is to purge all unnecessary objects before bringing in storage devices. That includes all the things you haven’t used in the last year or 6 months. You have to clean things. You have to throw things. Once you’re organized, you need to work to stay organized. It means more pruning of belongings. Do it continuously. That is the key. Now that you’ve determined how to use your garage, here are some tips to help you get the job done:
Of course
Pick a good day and get all your belongings out. Determine what will be left, what could be donated, and what needs to be thrown away. If you haven’t used it within a year, you have to ask yourself, “Does it make sense to keep this?”
Cleansed
Wash and sweep walls and floors. A fresh coat of paint can brighten your walls, and paints designed especially for garage floors will protect them from gas and oil stains. You can buy a gallon of concrete floor paint for around $30. One gallon will cover 400 square feet. feet.
Store
What type of storage do you need? Prices differ substantially, from $350 steel shelving to $40 plastic shelving. You can use old kitchen cabinets or buy new ones. You can find a company that makes sturdy plastic rails that run the length of the wall and can be fitted with hooks, baskets, or cabinets. A 48″ long 2-pack of rails costs about $30; a 6-pack of bins that fit inside the rail costs about $15. Another good storage method is a cedar wood chest. If you have items that are susceptible to moisture, mold or mildew a cedar chest is a natural way to protect those items.
People could spend around $10,000 on custom garages. If it’s within your budget, you can hire a professional company that will charge an average of $1500 per garage for steel shelving installation.
smart use of space
For items that are needed only occasionally, like holiday decorations, get superior storage units. A four square foot platform will carry about 250 pounds and can be lowered using cable systems. Buy workbenches that can be folded into the wall. If you have an old, unfinished cedar chest, you can put it inside your garage to help you manage items you’d like to keep.
store wisely
All garden tools must be together and bicycle helmets must be near their bicycles.
use outer space
Consider the deck box for children’s toys or storage sheds for garden devices. You can buy a storage shed for around $300.