Garage Organization Systems
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Effective Garage Organization Systems for Your Home
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How to Organize a Garage
A Step-by-Step Approach
Here's a step-by-step approach in organizing a garage:
- 1Set a schedule. Pick out the best day (don't pick rainy days, please!), roll up your sleeves, and get ready to break some sweat! Then, take out everything from your garage. It's easier to start on a clean slate than just move things around.
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2Sort it out. Pile everything out into categories. Identify which items should be kept, given away or donated, or tossed away for good. Be ruthless. If you want to keep your clutter to a minimum, you should be prepared to put items in their right categories. No hoarding, please.

You can use these stackable plastic storage containers in sorting the items stored in your garage. These are an ideal option for a durable storage solution that allows you to quickly identify the contents. -
3Plan your space. Now that you've cleared your garage and you can finally see your garage floor (than heavens!), it's time to map out the actual dimensions of your space. Note where the doors and windows are, as well as the area occupied by your car. If there's a stair, don't forget to put it on your map, too. Knowing where everything is can help you decide on the ideal garage organization systems for your space, and suit them to fit your style and needs.
Here's a useful reference that you can use to plan the layout your garage and give you ideas for garage organization and use. It also has a fully developed how-to section that includes a range of step-by-step projects, ranging from the installation of basic shelving and storage features, to complete follow-along sequences showing the construction of three different garage styles from the ground up.
- 4Shop around for garage organization systems. There is a wide variety of garage organizing products available in the market today. Do you need cabinets to keep your things secured? Or perhaps some wall systems and matching wall components to make use of the vertical space available? How about some workbenches? You'll find a great selection of all of these online. Plus, you'll also save a lot of time and get great feedback and recommendations from other people by doing some online search, too.
- 5Start building your ideal garage! Now that you found the perfect garage organizing products and systems that will work for you and your space, it's time to break some sweat again. Install the garage organization systems you've purchased, and finally move your things back in - in an orderly manner, of course. :-P
Useful Tips on How to Organize a Garage
Garage Wall Organizers
Make Use of Your Walls for Storage
Wall Control 30-WGL-200GVB Galvanized Steel Pegboard Tool Organizer (See all Garage Storage)
What are the features of the Wall Control 30-WGL-200GVB Galvanized Steel Pegboard Tool Organizer?
More durable and more storage space. This tool organizer is about 10 times stronger than conventional pegboard which means you can use it store more items. The patented double offset hook engagement improves hook stability for safer, more secure tool storage.
More versatile. The galvanized steel pegboard panels accept traditional common 1/4" pegboard pegs.
Easy to install. It is a breeze to install thanks to its pre-drilled mounting holes on 16" centers. A built-in frame flange provides ample hook clearance and full access to all holes without requiring additional framework.
Kit includes: (2) galvanized combo pegboard panels 32" x 16" (covers 32" x 32") (1) 6" shelf assembly (3) plastic bins with bin hanger (1) screwdriver holder (1) hammer holder (15) assorted hooks and brackets mounting hardware. Instructions included.
Storage 2 Systems S2-6001 Wall Storage System Tool Center Kit
This is another great product, albeit a little more expensive than the product featured above. With its flexible, ergonomic panels and accessories, this wall organizer provide incomparable form and function and delivers modern solution to home organization. It is engineered with the highest quality materials and patented technology, and has unique square holes that firmly grip interchangeable accessories like shelves, hanging bins, tool holders and multi-functional hooks. The S2 Tool Center Kit can be installed and reconfigured in just minutes. The kit features four plastic panels, or two metal panels, and a variety of "snap" in accessories such as a tool cassette, hooks and shelves.
Garage Makeovers with Gladiator Storage
Organizing a Garage has never been this good!
Gladiator GarageWorks GearWall Panels (See all Garage Storage System Hardware)
Now, this one, IMO, is by far the ultimate garage organizing solution ever! The Gladiator GarageWorks GearWall Panels are designed to free valuable floor space in your garage while maximizing storage capacity and flexibility by adding 1-foot high by 8-foot long panels to a wall or your entire garage. These panels are durable enough to withstand extreme heat, cold, and humidity in your garage. They easily attach to wood studs or to drywall over wood studs and provide sturdy structure to hang heavy items, such as loaded cabinets and bikes. All Gladiator wall accessories and Wall GearBoxes can be used with GearWall panels.
Available Gladiator wall accessories includes:

A fold-down work surface that can be used as a temporary workspace for everything from small repair jobs to plant potting and paperwork.

Ideal for storing tools, ladders, hoses, sports gear, and more.

Great for storing and organizing small items.

Great for storing totes, coolers and seasonal storage items up off the floor.
Garage Workbenches
Simple Yet Effective Garage Organizing Systems
2x4basics 90164 Workbench and Shelving Storage System with Hooks and Clamps (See all Workbenches)
If you need a work and storage space that truly fits your needs, this is what you need! This innovative, do-it-yourself system lets you easily assemble a custom workbench in less than an hour. All you need is some plywood and 2x4s and you'll have a work bench that will meet all your project and storage requirements. Guaranteed durable and versatile.
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JJNW
Mar 21, 2012 @ 10:20 pm | delete
- Just the kind of inspiration I need for spring cleaning! ***Blessed*** with a SquidAngel boost for helping others!
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glockr
Jan 17, 2012 @ 3:20 pm | delete
- Graet lens. I'm "oranizationally challenged" so I found lots of useful information here:)
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e-xplorations
Sep 23, 2011 @ 4:17 am | delete
- This is one good lens. Your lens really lived up to its "home organization" ideas; tidy and organized. For more home organization tips, feel free to drop by on one of my lenses.
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Papier Sep 5, 2011 @ 4:49 pm | delete
- I've never seen that versatile garage storage system, and with the workbench it all looks very usable.
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howtoburnbellyfat
Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- Your garage looks like my kitchen :)
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