As we shake off the cobwebs of a long winter season, it’s not uncommon to feel the urge to reduce clutter. Not only does clutter make our homes more difficult to navigate, but it can also have a negative impact on our mental state.
You may feel the urge to leave garage organization for last. However, with warm weather around the corner, you’ll want easy access to all those gardening tools and bikes and outdoor furniture.
Today, we’re going to talk about easy ways to organize your garage for good.
Read on to learn how to create more space for vehicles and storage while creating a foolproof organization system.
Pull Everything Out
As overwhelming as it may sound, the first step in decluttering your garage is pulling everything out. Park your cars on the street and lay stored items out on your driveway or yard. By removing everything, you can easily sort through your belongings and put things back in an orderly fashion.
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Donate and Discard
Next, it’s time to consider what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of. There’s no need to hang on to items you never use or that you’ve replaced with something better.
Many of these items you’ll be able to sell or donate. However, you may need to dispose of broken, expired, or hazardous items like old paint and antifreeze.
Organize By Use or Type
When you’re coming up with an organization system, it’s important to prioritize functionality. If your organization system isn’t easy to follow, it’s likely to go by the wayside after a few weeks or months.
While your belongings are still pulled out and you’ve removed items you no longer want, start categorizing them by use or type. For example, you may want to place your most-used belongings in the easiest-to-reach places. Alternatively, you may want to organize everything by type, creating a separate space for gardening items, tools, car maintenance products, and more.
Create Vertical Storage
If you use your garage to house your cars, you’ll need plenty of open floor space. To organize other items, it’s time to utilize vertical storage options.
For tools and other large items, you may be able to use a peg board. You can also store small items in bins housed on vertical shelves.
Reinforce Your Floor While You Organize Your Garage
As we approach warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to organize your garage for better functionality. While you’re in the process of organizing your garage, you can take the opportunity to reinforce your garage floor.
Garage Force is proud to offer flooring solutions that are stronger than epoxy in Edmond, OK. Contact us today to find out more about how we can help to improve your garage.