Garages are some of the dirtiest places but for very good reason. After all, where else are you going to store your seasonal decorations, power tools, and gardening supplies? Well, if you’re tired of playing Tetris every time you want to park your car, it might be time to think of garage organization ideas.
22 Garage Organization Ideas
Don’t know where to start? Take a look at what other homeowners have done to organize their garages! Here are 2 garage organization ideas that might work for you!
Install Wall-Mounted Shelves
Credit to rhinoshelf
Take a good, hard look at your garage walls. All that bare space is the perfect opportunity to create storage space! There are several ways you can turn your walls into a storage solution, with wall-mounted shelves being among the easier. Just make sure the brackets are anchored properly to studs to prevent your stuff from crashing onto the floor! Just make sure there’s enough clearance beneath the shelves for other things.
Hang Overhead Storage Racks
Credit to garagestorageworld
While you’re looking at your walls, let’s direct our gaze upward toward the ceiling. Any vertical space, including overhead space, is perfect for storage. If you have a high garage ceiling, consider installing overhead storage racks. They don’t have to be as massive as that shown in this image, but they should be large enough to support bulkier items. Again, make sure they’re anchored correctly!
Get Lockers
Credit to everydayorganize
Lockers aren’t just for school, y’know! If you live with one or a dozen kids, it might be a good idea to teach them a bit about organization. With lockers in the garage, they’ll have a place to store their muddy shoes, sports gear, and anything else you don’t want cluttering your home. Some lockers can be mounted onto walls, but they can’t hold nearly as much weight as freestanding versions.
Mount a Pegboard
Credit to mccoybulidingsupply
Pegboards absolutely belong in a garage. They’re great for hanging a zillion different things, from power tools to gardening tools and everything in between. Pegboards are only as good as the material they’re made of and the types of accessories available. Cork is a popular choice, but for garages, stainless-steel pegboards might be the more suitable option.
Get a Ton of Plastic Containers
Credit to inaboxsolutions
The storage solutions you choose for your garage should be durable and resistant to moisture. This is where plastic containers come in. Sure, they’re not always the prettiest things to look at, but they can house a ton of different objects. When using plastic containers, make sure to separate them by category. For instance, containers housing gardening supplies should be separated from those containing winter clothing.
Install a Hanging Shelf + Bin Rail
Credit to garage_organization
We briefly touched on hanging shelves and racks earlier. They’re excellent for keeping bulkier items out of the way. However, you can increase the shelf’s versatility even further by installing bin rails. These things have slats that allow compatible containers to slip in. The only downside is that you’ll need to remove all the containers to access the one farthest back.
Get a Car Lift
Credit to itsreallyjakub
For the car lovers out there, you’ll certainly love this garage organization idea. Do you want to park two cars inside the garage without taking up double the floor space? Get a car lift! These things are heavy-duty tools that lift a car off the ground, creating clearance underneath for a second car to park. Just remember that car lifts can be incredibly dangerous. Get a professional to assess your garage and determine whether or not a car lift is suitable.
Keep a Storage Cart in the Garage
Credit to detailgaragegresham
A storage cart is great for all rooms of the house, including the garage. It sits atop casters, allowing it glide around seamlessly from area to area. That way, you’re not always returning to your workbench to retrieve tools. Storage carts designed for garage use are durable and have several shelf tiers for better organization. When all is said and done, simply glide the cart to the corner of your garage.
Hang a Magnetic Tool Strip
Credit to easygaragestorage
Do you have more manual tools than you know what to do with? Are you tired of them cluttering your workstation and drawers? A couple of magnetic strips should do the trick! Stick these strips onto a wall and stick your metal tools onto the strip! It’s literally as simple as that! No fasteners, no ties—when you need a tool, just snatch it off the magnetic strip!
Get a Mesh Sports Bag
Credit to hafeleamerica
The breathability of mesh bags makes them the best option for housing all sorts of smelly items, including your children’s sports gear. After your kids are done playing outdoors, teach them to stuff their balls inside the mesh bag and to hang the bag off the floor. They can even carry the entire bag due to its lightweight, even when packed to the brim with balls!
Mount a Gardening Tool Hanging System
Credit to beeorganized.co
Gardening tools, such as rakes and shovels, can be quite bulky. Most people lean them against the corner, but hearing a loud crash in the middle of the night due to falling tools is no fun. Instead, you should get a gardening tool hanging system. They have several hooks designed to carry large, narrow items. At the very least, they’ll keep your gardening tools suspended above the ground, creating more floor space for activities!
Designate a Charging Station
Credit to dcbel.energy
With the rising popularity of electric vehicles, it makes sense to design your garage with a charging station in mind. While the connector can move anywhere due to long cables, they can get in the way and prevent maneuverability. What you should do is designate a spot in your garage as a charging station. This means ensuring proper electrical setup, distance to your car’s charging port, and network accessibility.
Make Use of Ceiling Space with a Pulley System
Credit to organizedgaragesolutions
There are countless ways to convert overhead space into storage space. One of the more creative and easiest ways is to install a pulley system. More advanced systems rely on motorized cables that slowly raise and lower your belongings. You can construct your own pulley system using manual power, but just make sure the pulleys are anchored correctly and that the ropes are tied down securely.
Hang Helmets on Hooks
Credit to garage_guru
Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or your kids are at that age of biking everywhere, a helmet is a necessity. The problem is, where are you going to place your helmet when you’re done cycling? If you have lockers, good for you! If you don’t, then get hooks for your helmets. Here, we see an array of colorful helmets secured to hooks that fit into the wall’s slats. Customize your helmet hooks based on the design of your garage wall.
Reel in Your Garden Hose
Credit to obsessedgarage
Have you tried manually reeling in a 100-foot-long garden hose? Yeah, that’s no fun. At the end of the day, a gentle gust of wind will undo all your hard work, leaving a hundred feet of hard green rubber everywhere. Save yourself the time and effort by getting a garden hose reel. A simple turn of the wheel will dispense as much or as little garden hose length as you desire.
Label Your Containers
Credit to chicly_organized
While it’s generally a good idea to keep your belongings in plastic containers, the main issue is locating a specific item without foraging through every box. The easiest way to combat this age-old problem is to label your containers. That way, you’ll know what each container holds with a quick glance. Color-coding your containers is also a good idea.
Store Tires Off the Floor with a Tire Rack
Credit to craybrower
Raise your hand if you have car and/or motorcycle tires piled in the corner of your garage. If you raised your hand, this is the solution for you: a tire rack! These simple yet ingenious storage systems are designed specifically to keep tires off the ground. You can get custom-made pull-out versions. Alternatively, you can construct your own using durable wooden boards or even iron rods.
Keep a Shoe Rack in the Corner
Credit to garageking__
You’re going to need to free up the corner for this garage organization idea. Shoes, boots, and other smelly footwear need to be placed on a shoe rack. That way, they’re easy to grab the next time you head out. Place the shoe rack in the corner to prevent your footwear from getting in the way of everything else.
Use Old PVC Pipes for Additional Storage
Credit to jonah_pope_design
Here’s a clever solution that’s perfect for hobbyists everywhere. With more small, narrow objects than you know what to do with, how do you keep them organized? Get a couple of old PVC pipes, cut them down to size, and voila! Just slide your brushes, manual tools, and other narrow objects inside the pipe and call it a day!
Store Tools by Category
Credit to lifeinjeneral
Here’s a handy tip that will work for everyone! Don’t clutter your workbench and drawers by mixing whatever tool within arm’s reach! You should designate everything for specific item categories. For instance, your gardening tools should be kept away from your power tools. Additionally, you should keep harmful substances—e.g., fertilizers and commercial cleaners—away from objects that produce heat.
Use Drawers for Easy Access
Credit to thetailoredcloset
Drawers are an age-old storage solution that works everywhere, including garages. Use your drawers to store small tools and accessories. That way, you’ll know where they are and can grab them without cluttering everything else. The key is to remember what drawer houses what. You can overcome this problem by labeling your drawers or, again, by separating everything by category.
Keep Tools in Foam Holders
Credit to dcmxtools
Foam holders aren’t just for pro mechanics. They’re a sleek, smart way to keep your tools organized and protected from dust and moisture. Cutouts in the foam are designed to house particular tools, so versatility is the main issue here. You can solve this by getting sheets of foam and cutting out the rough shapes of your tools using a utility knife. Keep the foam holders inside drawers to prevent your tools from moving around.
