When it comes to finding storage solutions for your home, the garage is sometimes overlooked. All too often, the box-like space will simply become a place for housing your car, a lawnmower, maybe a bicycle, and not much more. But if you think outside the box (pun intended) for just a moment or two, you will come to realize the tremendous storage potential of your garage.
From wall-mounted shelving to made-in-the-USA custom overhead racks, there are all sorts of storage tools and solutions that can allow you to exploit the storage potential of your garage and, at the same time, simplify your life.
According to a recent article, just the mere thought of having to organize your garage can overwhelm you. If your garage is presently just a place to store all your junk, there are lots of storage solutions that can help you better increase your storage space.
Here are a few tips for achieving just that.
Customizable Garage Storage Solution
Say the experts; one simple solution is to construct customized wall shelving that can be accessed behind sliding doors. This eliminates the junky look of your garage while allowing you to maintain an organized space. It will also add value to your home.
However, unless you’re a top-notch handyman, you will likely require a professional contractor to build the garage storage solution on your behalf.
Pegboard Garage Wall Storage
Said to make your organizing efforts easy to change whenever you feel like it, a pegboard garage wall system can be rearranged for any season. All it takes is rearranging the pegs to suit your needs.
You can move shelves in seconds and/or create an entirely new one just as quickly. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
Attic Lift Installation
If you’re lucky enough to have attic space above your garage, it will double your options for storage. That said, hefting heavy objects up and down a ladder can not only be a difficult exercise, but it can be downright dangerous.
However, by investing in an attic lift installation, you can store your things almost effortlessly. It’s even possible to store a snow blower or lawn mower using an attic lift. Try getting those heavy objects up a stepladder.
Attic lefts are said to be easy to install if your garage ceiling is constructed with the proper support beams. It also doesn’t use a lot of power. It’s certainly possible to install these machines on your own, but it’s probably best to seek out the advice of a professional.
Compact Combination Storage and Folding Workbench
Say the experts, a combination of mobile storage and a folding workbench that’s big has access from all four sides and can be stowed away easily is an excellent way to increase storage space in your garage.
If your garage is on the smaller side and you don’t quite have the room necessary for a permanent counter and/or workbench, the mobile folding bench should do the trick. A typical bench will open up to a 4-ft. x 7-ft. surface with both of its wings set in the upright position.
But when it’s closed, it compacts into a 4-ft. x 18-in object that can easily be stored in a corner. This kind of storage idea also works well for the basement.
A Tool Cart with Super Storage Capacity
Said to be the perfect storage idea for a cramped garage, a mobile tool cart will house your entire arsenal of equipment. The tools will be easy to reach while you’re working on a project. It also takes up minimal workspace, which will leave all the room required for your vehicle when the project is completed.
It’s also said to be adaptable and easy to construct. You can also add shelves and drawers as required. It’s all up to your wants and needs as a handy homeowner.
Ceiling Storage Racks that Slide
You’re more than likely wasting a lot of storage space in your garage if all your things are stacked on top of one another. That said, the higher spaces might not be the perfect place for storing tools, but you can’t beat them for storing things on a long-term basis.
Overhead ceiling racks and overhead sliding racks are the perfect solutions for increasing storage space in your garage. You can also have them custom constructed to fit your every need and want.
Double-Decker Shelves
If you’re looking to unclutter your garage, the first place you are likely to look is the bare walls. But double-decker shelving can be constructed in a single day. It’s also cheap, costing you only around $50 to $150. You can store just about anything on these shelves, leaving you clutter-free.
