Here at Garage Force, we know the value of a beautifully coated garage floor. The last thing you want to do is to cover it up with a bunch of junk. But then, where are you supposed to put all this stuff?
We can help with that. Below, we explain 3 excellent garage storage solutions that will solve your organizational issues.
And no, you don’t have to be a home-improvement wizard to follow these tips. These are solutions that anyone can use to clear their professionally beautified garage floor. Keep reading to learn all about these effective space-saving tips.
1. Get Rid of Excess Clutter
First, it’s time to start your spring cleaning, even if it’s not spring. The more clutter you get rid of, the less you have to store.
Before you begin, rent a dumpster if necessary. Then, start with items that obviously belong in the trash:
- That broken lawnmower you said you’d fix
- Those boxes of documents you keep forgetting to shred
- Clothes with holes in them
- Rusty tools
- Old appliances you already have 3 of
Consider this your procrastination deadline. If you have plans for these items, take care of them now. Otherwise, throw that junk out.
Items in good condition can be gifted or donated. Remember to recycle when possible, too.
2. Utilize Walls, Lofts, and Rafters
The best way to store your remaining garage items is on your walls and your rafters. This frees up the floor so that it’s easy to clean. Plus, you’ll actually have room to park your vehicles.
A quick online search will show you thousands of options for garage wall storage, including:
- Peg boards
- Tool racks
- Bike hooks
- Shelves
- Cabinets
- DIY projects
You can also store some items in lofts or rafters. Or, hang them from hooks in the rafters, as long as the items aren’t too heavy.
A lot of people also use hoists to suspend items from the ceiling. These utilize a pulley system to raise and lower the stored items as needed.
3. Only Use Raised Storage
Unfortunately, hoists and skinny wall shelves are not ideal for storing large boxes. But you still don’t want to store these on the floor.
So, use shelves, racks, or cabinets that have feet to raise them off of the ground. Besides allowing easy floor cleaning, this also protects your boxes from floodwater.
Additionally, you can use storage caddies with wheels. Or, you can add wheels to any shelves, tool racks, cabinets, or other storage solutions you already have.
These solutions are raised off of the floor as well. And you can relocate them with ease.
Try These Garage Storage Solutions
Don’t let this helpful advice go to waste! Keep this guide bookmarked and try out these garage storage solutions for yourself.
Furthermore, it’s possible that you haven’t coated your garage floor yet. Since you’re clearing the junk out of your garage anyway, now’s a great time to get this done. For more information or to request a quote, contact Garage Force here.