The garage is supposed to be the area in your home where you can safely and securely keep your car when you're not using it. Due to its size, most homeowners use this as an additional storage area whether or not the car is inside it. When homeowners can't seem to stop themselves from storing things in their garage, it will soon be full of various items that they won't be able to park their car inside it.
There really is nothing wrong with storing some of your possessions in the garage. The big problem comes when it becomes too cluttered and full of items that you can't fit your car and you can't store your automotive tool and gears inside it.
If you're tired of having a cluttered, disorganized, and messy garage, here are some tips that can help you have a better, tidier, and spacious one:
Divide your garage into different areas. Assign certain zones into your garage where you should store items under the same category such as gardening, carpentry, sports, and automotive. This way, you know where to get the item immediately so you won't have to rummage through everything every time you're looking for something.
Remove all the items on the floor. Invest in the right garage storage items such as cabinets, drawers, and shelves. They come in different sizes and shapes so you'll find the best ones you can use to store items per category as well. Get a drawer and cabinet to store all your car tools and equipment. Get another set for your gardening tools and sports stuff, too. You'll be able to get rid of all the clutter on the floor, organize everything that's inside the garage, and have more space for your car. You can also use this space to work on your car when you need to.
Maximize the walls. Have slatwall panels installed so that you will have a good use for your walls as well. You can also simply install hooks on the wall so that you can hang some items on them and get rid of more clutter on the wall.
Use a trolley or utility cart to keep car accessories and tools you regularly use. Whenever you're working on or cleaning your car, the wheeled car is easy to maneuver and you can push it wherever you want to place it. For a fast and easy car cleanup, make sure the cart always has some chamois, cleaners, and squeegees or foams.
