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If you are like most people, there is a lot of stuff competing for space in your garage. And, sometimes the car doesn’t even make the cut. Making the best of the limited space in your garage is easier said than done. Storing all those tools and other commonly used household items is just not as easy as one might think. That is why we are here to help. Aside from providing you with the best storage units Ogdensburg, NJ has to offer, we have some advice. Whether you’re a DIY wizard or simply a novice looking to maximize your space, these simple hacks will help you conquer your cluttered garage once and for all.

Cabinets— Not Just for the Kitchen Anymore

Remodeling your kitchen? Well put those old cabinets to great use. Cabinets from a kitchen renovation make a perfect base for a garage space work station. And just like in the kitchen, you don’t have to keep the shelves organized. Just hide it behind the cabinet doors. No remodeling in your foreseeable future? Well used home good stores like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a great resource for inexpensive used cabinets and shelving.

Get the Magnetic Touch

Knife magnets (like this one from Ikea) make an ideal solution for all things metal. Keep track of your small tools and drill bits. You can even attach an old soup can to store pens and pencils.

Bike Parking Only

Use colorful duct tape to outline and create bike “parking spaces” for kids. Such a simple solution, this gives children an easy, safe and orderly way to store bicycles. Plus, they’ll learn how to parallel park at a young age!

Get on Track

You can find tracks with hooks on them at your local hardware store. Whether mounted to the ceiling or the wall, these are great for organizing the garage. Just attach the track and the hooks store all sorts of things. They are easily changeable, too so you can keep things organized no matter what the season.

Hang Everything

The key to keeping your garage organized is having a place for everything. Hanging things takes up little to no floor space and utilizes wall space that is typically left forgotten. Putting up a few shelves and hanging systems gives you a place to store plastic bins with items in them as well as larger items like bikes that will hang right on the wall to save space.

Locker Up

Go old school and install a set of lockers near the door within your garage. Assign a locker to each member of your family. Lockers are great for keeping shoes, helmets, outdoor equipment, and of course school bags hidden away and neatly organized. Where do you find old lockers? Keep an eye on Ebay, Etsy, or Craigslist.

Shoe Organizers— Not Just for Closets Anymore

Are your paint cans and brushes sitting in a box on the floor? Reclaim that space with a hanging shoe holder.  This cheap solution can be found at almost any dollar store. It creates an organized storage system for small objects like spray paint (or other canned materials), small paint cans, and brushes.

Last, But Not Least

Don’t forget to label everything! Just like in your storage unit, labeling make things a lot easier to find and return to a storage spot. Use a labeling machine, a permanent marker or download some fancy labels from the internet (like these).

 

Your garage is not the only one who should be adjusted so that it meets all your storage requirements – as a matter of fact, your attic can be equally useful if you know just how to make the best of it! Keep these hacks in mind next time you organize the available storage space in your attic too!

If organizing your garage and attic won’t be enough and you require extra space, then we’d highly suggest investing in a storage unit. Whether you need something small for seasonal storage or want a place where you can keep that classic car. We have the Sparta, NJ storage unit for you.

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