Garages are some of our home’s most useful square footage, but they can quickly become a dauntingly disorganized mess! Here are some tips on how to organize your garage to make sure you’re getting the best use out of this valuable space, from our team of cash house buyers in Dallas. if you are thinking of selling your home, you can also download our FREE guide on how to sell property fast!
#1 – Decide What You Want the Space to Be
Garages are really great multipurpose space, and with a few adjustments they can become almost anything you want them to be. Some great ideas for your garage include:
- Home office space
- Storage space
- An income-producing rental or guest bedroom
- A leisure or home schooling space for kids
Once you have a vision for the space, you can start planning how to organize your garage to achieve the perfect end result. Having an end goal is also very motivating, which is something we all need when tackling a big organizing project!
#2 – Make the Time
Sorting out a garage is a pretty intensive job, so it’s best to block out a quiet weekend where you can really focus on getting it done. Choose a weekend with dry weather, as your outdoor area will be needed when you clear out your garage and the last thing you want is your belongings to get wet.
#3 – Get Help
While there are professional organizers who can have your garage organization project completed quickly and efficiently, this is not always the most affordable or convenient option – but that doesn’t mean you should go at it alone. Rope in the kids, your partner, a family member or friend to help you out, especially if they are DIY-savvy. This not only makes it a bit more fun, but it also means it’s safer and easier to move heavy items.
#4 – Keep, Sell, Donate, Trash
Demarcate 4 areas outside the garage where you can place your items as you sort out the space. Have a keep pile for what’s staying, a sell pile for those items you can make some extra money off, a donation pile for items local charities can use, and a trash pile for everything else. Try to be objective and a bit ruthless when you are sorting your items – develop the mindset that you are only going to keep what you need and that you’re going to reach your end goal for this space, or you’ll end up with just as much clutter as when you started.
#5 – Group Items by Use
Now that you have your keep pile, start sorting it by use. All the DIY tools together, all the gardening equipment together, and so on. Once you have sorted them into groups, you’ll have a good idea of the types of containers you’ll need to conveniently store them. This is a very important step to take BEFORE you head to the store to buy containers!
#6 – Consider Your Storage Options
If you are using your garage for storage, then remember to consider the walls and ceiling as well as flooring and shelves. DIY tools and gardening tools can be hung on pegboards, bicycles can be stored on walls or attached to the celling, and hazardous products will need a lockable or high-up cabinet.
Take a moment to plan your layout according to the different items you are storing, taking special note of what items you need quick and easy access to, and what items are more rarely used. If you want the space to store your vehicle, measure it out in the garage to ensure you have enough space for your vehicle to fit easily, and for you to get in and out easily. If you are using it as a multi-purpose space (for example, a home office and storage, or a laundry room and storage), map out the furniture and appliances you want in that space.
#7 – Re-Pack Your Garage
Now that your storage is installed, it’s time to re-pack your items into their proper place. Remember to clean your garage well and then clean each item as you store it, ensuring boxes are well-sealed and that equipment is clean and dust-free.
#8 – Set a Schedule
Over time, your garage is going to get disorganized again. But instead of waiting for it to become a huge problem, you can regularly organize it to stay on top of smaller issues so that it doesn’t get nearly as bad. A good example of a schedule is to re-evaluate it 2-4 times a year depending on how you use your garage. Make the effort to put things back into their allocated space when you use them, and carefully consider each new item you decide to store in your garage to make sure it’s something you will use.
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