Disclosure: In any review for a product or service, products or compensation may have been provided to me to help facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” and "Terms of Use" tabs for more information.
For most families, the garage is often a messy, disorganized and unloved storage space. As well as housing your car, it’s a place where you store tools and belongings you don’t need every day. But with a lack of care and attention over time the items in your garage can build up. Making it difficult to navigate and potentially hazardous to your family members. But with these organization and planning tips, your garage could actually become one of the most functional rooms in your home.
Declutter and maximize the space
Decluttering is a popular thing to do inside your home, but can be just as beneficial to your garage too. You probably won’t need to do this if you’ve just moved in. Giving yourself an hour or two on the weekends to declutter can make a significant difference. You need to go through all of the items that are stored inside and determine whether they still have a purpose. Get rid of anything that is broken or past it’s best. Once completed this should open up the space and make it easier to move around. While decluttering also make sure the hardware in your garage is in full working order. If you find that the door or lights are not working, you may need to replace or fix them. This too may give you more additional space. Take a look at this garage door service info to help you consider your options.
Give your garage a new purpose
If you don’t have a lot of items to store and you are able to park your car elsewhere, why not give your garage a new purpose. You could turn it into a home gym, an office or a playroom for your kids. The possibilities are endless and it could even add value to your home if you’re thinking of selling. Think of converting your garage into a space that your whole family can use such as a cinema room or art studio. Why not also take a look online to see how other people have transformed their garage space for further inspiration and ideas. You’re bound to come up with something that puts this neglected space to much better use.
Create zones
If you use your garage to store multiple items, you can make it far more organized by establishing zones. Sort the items in your garage into set piles such as kids toys, gardening tools and sporting equipment. Place these items in color coded or labelled boxes. Now divide up the space in your garage into zones and store your newly organized items in the same place. So all your gardening tools will be located in zone one, kids toys in zone two and so on. This will make it far easier to locate items when you need them and makes it simpler to maintain a tidy garage space.
With these suggestions, you shouldn’t find it too difficult to create an organized garage you can be proud of. So don’t let it continue to be a dumping ground for your family’s things.
Speak Your Mind