{"id":8043,"date":"2019-04-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.storewithneighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:51:18","slug":"garage-storage-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/garage-storage-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Garage Storage Ideas: 14 Organization Tips For Your Garage [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the past, garages were only used to park cars. The US Department of Energy estimates only 33% of homeowners actually have a clean enough garage to fit a car inside. Instead, garages are used for storage<\/a> and hobbies. You may even need to rent a neighbor’s garage<\/a> to store your vehicles or items! But knowing how to store things in your garage can be a challenge. You need some garage storage ideas.<\/p>\n

Read below for some great garage storage ideas that will make it easier to park and access your things. Looking to organize other rooms in your house as well? Check out the Ultimate Guide to Home Organization<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How To Organize And Declutter Your Garage<\/h2>\n

Before organizing your garage, it needs to be decluttered (probably just like the rest of your home<\/a>). Your garage has probably become home to different odds and ends over the years. Cleaning out and sorting these items is a big task, and it doesn’t help much if things don’t stay tidy for long. Start with these three tips.<\/p>\n

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  1. Clean it out.<\/strong> Set aside a day or weekend to get your garage properly decluttered. Go through absolutely everything you have in your garage and sort your stuff into three piles: keep, donate\/sell, and throw out. Organize your “keep” pile into categories like camping gear, sports equipment, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Plan out your space.<\/strong> Before you start putting anything back, plan for how to store your items. Take measurements of your garage and draft a floor plan. Plan to store items you don’t use very often like seasonal decorations in the hard-to-reach places and save space at the front for easy access to frequently used items.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Invest in storage helps<\/strong>.<\/strong> The best way to keep your garage organized for good is to keep things off the floor. Install shelving units, storage bins, hooks, and overhead storage to keep your stuff safe and neat.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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