Garage storage solutions

Garage storage organization tips

When it comes to tackling home organization from the top down, it’s not uncommon for people to save the garage for last. This isn’t because garage storage isn’t important, rather that the task of organizing it all seems a herculean effort and folks aren’t even sure where to start!

We’ve put together a garage storage checklist to help on your organization journey…

Start by sorting your garage tools and other items into piles

If you have outdoor space to work with and can complete the sorting process in one day, we find it works best to take everything out of the garage. As you’re removing things from the garage, add them to piles with similar items. For example, you might want to create one pile for hand and power tools, another for sports equipment, another for lawn supplies, and so forth.

Consider what you’ll keep, toss and donate

Take some time with your family to carefully review the contents of each pile, further refining each into items you plan to keep, items for disposal or recycling and items suitable for donating.

You don’t want to invest in garage cabinets only to quickly fill them up with broken and outdated items or excess duplicates. If your sorting has revealed that you’ve somehow accumulated 10 pairs of gardening gloves, five snow shovels and 12 Halloween lawn ornaments, be honest with yourself about how many of each you truly want and need. Are they all worth the space they’ll take up in your garage storage cabinets?

Choose the garage storage option that meets your needs and fits your space

Once the ‘toss’ items have been disposed of and the ‘donate’ items are on their way to finding new homes, look at your ‘keep’ pile with fresh eyes. Once you’re certain everything left has made the cut, consider which storage options and methods make most sense for you. Keep the overall square footage in mind, as well as how you want to ideally use the space.

You’ll also want to keep your family’s safety in mind when choosing how you’ll store certain items. For example, if you have young children, you’ll want to keep potentially dangerous items out of reach in a locking garage storage cabinet or hang garage shelves high.

On the other hand, you’ll want to keep items your children will be using easily within reach. Dedicate one of the lower shelves in your cabinet to sidewalk chalk, outdoor toys, kid-sized gardening tools and more.

What are the different types of garage storage solutions?

Well-organized garage storage rarely relies on just one kind of solution. Cabinets tuck tools and supplies out of sight, bins protect smaller items from dust and shelving keeps frequently used gear easy to grab. Using a mix of garage storage solutions makes it easier to give everything a proper place.

Garage storage cabinets & systems

Garage storage cabinets keep tools, supplies and other odds and ends organized behind closed doors. For more flexibility, modular options like our BROR system combine shelving, cabinets and work benches, so you can create a setup suited to your space.

Garage bins for storage

Some things are better off under cover. Plastic storage bins protect seasonal decorations, sports gear and other belongings from dust, dirt and damp conditions. Clear bins make it easier to spot what you need, so you don’t have to open five boxes just to find the holiday lights.

Garage shelving for seasonal decorations, yard tool storage and more

Storage shelves and racks put your walls to work. Keep frequently used or heavy items on lower shelves to make them easier to access and lift. Save higher shelves for seasonal decorations or tools you want to keep away from tiny hands.