Garage Organizing Systems Turn A Headache Of A Garage Into A Sanctuary And Double Your Usable Space

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Free Your Space AND Store Your Stuff!

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The garage has long been called the man's cave even though it's purpose is to protect your car(s) from weather, thieves, and potential damage. Over the years, however, the garage has evolved into a workshop, mechanics lair, and millions of other things.

Unfortunately this prime real-estate unencumbered by separator walls (in the middle of a large space) can't be used for much if most of it is stacked boxes, loose clothing, dolls, toys, magazines, change, and a gazillion other things we tend to throw in and/or leave there until it gets shoved over into "the pile".

The first thing you will have to do is give the garage an enema. Clear out everything from everywhere (except the rafters we're working with the ground floor space first) and do some sweeping, dusting, cleaning of the walls and floors.

Tidying it up empty is a much easier endeavor than after you put your stuff back in. You'll feel a "cleaner" feeling when entering your garage as the memory of all the work will not leave your side!

Once clean find some of those great wall racks you can slip pegs, pegged shelves, and the like to. Utilizing the walls is the first major step.

There is so much wall real-estate you can use to not only organize but display your tools and miscellaneous items.

There are loads of different designs/types of wall organizers that work from metal peg boards for hanging tools to pocketed fabric or plastic hangers for storing smaller items in see though pockets to bolt storage bins with lots of tiny drawers designed to hang on the wall or using a shelf peg.

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Examples Of Different Setups / Systems

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Modular Design Makes Organizers Powerful

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Garage organizing systems generally come as shelves and cabinets, but with a rougher exterior than used inside of the home. These organizer kits are sold at many specialty & hardware stores and come as large sets that must be assembled.

Many of these organizers are made of solid wood or hard steel. Some organizer kits also have wire bins that come with the set. Setting up a organizer for your garage will take some tools and quite a bit of time, but it is well worth the hassle. Garage organizing systems can double as a shoe closet, store space for the kids, and a good work space outside of the home.

The shelves in the garage organizers can come in handy for tools and lawn care maintenance, as well as those miscellaneous items that you only use once a year, such as the Halloween decorations, those Christmas time lights, and tinsel.

The organizer can be set up in any way you like and can be personalized to your method or of organization. Many hardware, home improvement, and large scale home department stores sell organizer kits with or without assembly but you can often find them on Amazon and other online retailers cheaper (or comparable if delivery is free because you save on gas and hassles of traffic).

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Conclusion & Quick Review/Recap

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Robust and complete organizer systems on the higher end (better quality/built in) are generally priced in the $1000+ dollar range, depending on the store, particular brand, or size of the organizing systems. You can piece together thousands of configurations just using shelves and storage bins with air tight lids.

You can also use the plastic storage with 3-8 drawers.  With use this can become troublesome, your best bet is a Wooden organizer system. If your good with wood you can find plans online and build one, scaling the shelves to your needs.

Hard wood systems seem to hold up well, and can be painted or stained to suit your overall garage theme. The more modular and portable systems (that can be docked too) are more scalable in both directions, however, making them the good middle ground.

There is no one garage set up (in the $1000.00 or less range) of matching cabinetry and drawers, but there are enough components that are inexpensive that latch together like Legos for expansion when your ready (and can afford more extensions). These systems are made of steel and are very sturdy but customizable as well.

Steel organizers are also good for those heavy duty needs, or to create clean smooth lines in your garage space. Garage organizing systems are a must have for a clean, useful and strategically active garage space. The systems will make it simple to quickly figure out where something goes  and eventually it will be second nature to store and retrieve anything quickly. 

Good Luck!