Tidying Up Your Garage

An tidy home is less stressful than one that is untidy. This also means the garage and/or shed, which are often the areas that get ignored. It is so easy to toss things into the garage without putting them in their right place, until you get to the point where you can’t find what you are looking for. So, the sooner you organize your garage or shed the sooner you can utilize the area.

It is so tempting to delay the job of organizing your garage as it can be a tiresome task. When you think about tidying your garage you should keep in mind that the purpose of this job is to find a designated spot for everything whilst keeping your things easily accessible for everyday use. Consider these four steps for a easy approach to re-organizing your garage or shed.

Arrange Your Garage Items

Initially sort and categorize all the contents of your garage. To do this you should empty your garage and start sorting everything into categories. Separate the tools from sporting equipment, electric tools, etc. You will be able to see what you have got and only then will you be able to determine the most efficient way to sort and store everything. Also, you should work out the things that should be in the garage from the items that should actually be in the basement, attic or better, sold at a garage sale. Don’t forget to recycle all that you need to throw away.

Separate Seasonal Items and Equipment

A holder like a Broom and Mop Holder should be installedput in to hang lawn maintenance tools and to keep them easily accessible yet out of the way. For winter, place snow related tools like snow blowers, ice scrapers, snow shovels and also skis, snowboards and sleds together. Keep the seasonal tools together and keep sporting equipment together as well.

Additional Shelving and Cabinets

Whilst tidying up you should think about adding additional garage storage space to help you maintain the organization. There are racks, shelves, hooks and drawers available that can make keeping all your gear easier and neater. Shelves, racks and cabinets should be mounted on the walls. The basic principle is to keep the things that you use all the time in a manner that makes them accessible whenever you need them.

Create an Efficient Working Space

Installing a bench or a table would be a good choice if you use your garage as a workshop. A sturdy tool chest and a pegboard are good for storing your tools and storing them so that they are handy.

This would be the time to get a handyman to have cabinets, closets and shelves installed in your garage or shed. Purchase some excellent storage products as mentio ed before and begin organizing, sorting and storing.