Tips for Garage Organization

Tired of not being able to park your car in the garage?  Here's some clever organization solutions for your garage space. 

- Anonymous

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Don't keep items that will get destroyed or never seen in storage. If it's not useful, donate, sell, recycle, or throw it away.

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Declutter First

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If you don't storage your big cans inside the garage, buy a small garbage can to keep in the garage.

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Get a garbage can.

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Some items will get damaged if stored in the garage. Items like snowglobes, for example, will break/empty if the temperature drops. Store indoors.

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Separate out items to store indoors.

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Don't store old paint. It goes bad and it SMELLS. Look into how to properly dispose of paint in your area.

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Toss paint cans.

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Don't' want to forget paint colors? Keep track of them in a home renovation tracker.

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Don't want to forget colors?

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Save space by using the ceiling to store items! This is a great option for seasonal storage.

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Get an overhead storage rack.

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Add dryer sheets to bins to scare off mice and bugs. It helps. But a tight lid is important too!

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Add dryer sheets.

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Labeling bins makes it easy to find what you need!

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Label Bins

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Heavy and frequently used items should be easy to reach.  Light weight or infrequently used items can be up high. 

Use Plastic Bins.

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Plastic can be cleaned easily and if they have a good lid, they can keep out bugs and mice. Cockroaches lay eggs in cardboard so avoid cardboard for long term storage.

Store smart.

With a little hard work, you can finally keep your car frost-free by storing it in the garage overnight this winter!

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Danielle Pientka

Danielle is a DIY/craft/sewing blogger on DIYDanielle.com. She loves to write about projects that she makes for her small farm, her children, and her home.