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By: Luke Cameron
The garage is probably the most disorganized part of a house.
Cars are not the only things found there. Sometimes the garage
can also act as a tool shed. Yes, you read that right. You
can find car repair tools, which is not unusual at all, but
you can also find paint, hardware items, boxes of old clothing,
worn-out golf clubs, and pairs of shoes that have seen better
days. In this case, the garage has suddenly been turned into
a stockroom.
Don't you know that there will be around 30 to 40 percent
more space in your garage that you can use if you only get
it organized? I'm not kidding. An organized garage can be
very useful in storing a lot of different items, but you will
not able to use the space at its maximum capacity if your
garage is the epitome of chaos.
Not to worry! Here are five easy ways to achieve an organized
garage.
Group Similar Items Together
It is very important to sort out everything in your garage.
Group together items of similar kind - sporting equipment,
hardware tools, electrical equipment, old clothing, pieces
of unused furniture. You will be amazed how at much stuff
you have. Once you have finished sorting, only then will you
be able to think of the best plan to organize them. When all
the items are grouped together, you will actually see how
much space you have and how you will be able to utilize such
a space. You will also take into account the items that need
to be moved to the attic, to the basement, or to your next
garage sale.
Create A Space For Seasonal Items
You may install a special rack or cabinet to hold tools and
equipment that are only used in particular seasons. Keep all
snow shovels, snow blowers and ice scrapers together. You
may also include winter sports and recreational equipment
such as snowboards, sleds and skis. On the other hand, items
used during warm seasons - such as inflatable tools, beach
balls, paddles - are supposed to be grouped together in another
cabinet. This will help you find the tools a lot easier no
matter what the season may be.
Add Shelves And Cabinets
You may also consider mounting new shelves and cabinets onto
walls. This is very helpful in maximizing your space. The
key is to create a space that can be very accessible for frequently
or regularly used items. This will help you access the tools
a lot easier. No need to play hide-and-seek every time you
are looking for a specific item.
Appoint A Particular Working Area
If you are fond of do-it-yourself projects, you may also
like to create a workshop of sorts in your garage. You can
install a table and a bench to be used during home improvement
or craft projects. This is a great way of utilizing the space
in your garage. Having a specific working area will also make
frequently used tools such as hammers, screwdrivers and pliers
very accessible.
Place Your Recycling Bins Near The Garage
For easier disposal of trash, keep your trash and recycling
bins near the garage. This is a very good trick especially
if you are the type of person who keeps things because the
trash bins are far away. So every time you work on your project,
or find anything that you no longer need, it will be very
easy to dispose of it as the trash bins are only a few steps
away.
These are five ways that will greatly help in keeping an
organized garage. Once you have everything sorted out, it
is time to contact a handyman to help you install the cabinets
and shelves you need so you will have a place for all the
stuff you have sorted out. Remember that the first step is
to sort your stuff. If you have done the aforementioned steps,
you will definitely notice how much junk you need to throw
away and how much space you are actually not maximizing. An
organized garage will keep you from playing hide-and-seek
with all those items that seemed to have been lost or misplaced.
About The Author
Luke Cameron is owner of Homes Views. - an online magazine
offering news, tips and articles on home and garden related
topics. His website can be found at: http://www.homesviews.com
and http://www.realestatecubby.com.
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