Unorganized garages can be frustrating, as it is difficult to store things, find tools, or park your vehicle. With a thorough clean-out, you can turn your garage into an organized, functional area.
These tips will help you to tackle the job efficiently, whether you are dealing with clutter that has accumulated over time or you simply need to clean up. You’ll be able to reclaim and transform your garage into a functional space by organizing, decluttering, and maximizing storage.
Do you always have a “clean garage” on your list of things to do? With these DIY projects and tips, you can get it done in one weekend. You will learn how to have a proper garage clean-out and make storage for all of the things you own.
A Proper Garage Clean-Out, How To Do It?
You can clean up your garage, whether it was a gradual mess or a sudden one after a move, or a child returning from college. Set a goal for a proper garage clean-out. Create storage options that maximize space. Separate items you need to keep and those you can sell, donate, or throw out. You can take photos of the items that you wish to sell, and post them as soon as possible.
How to Clean Garage Floors?
It is difficult to find a clean garage floor. We’ll show how to remove three of the most stubborn stains: rust, paint, and oil. The secret to removing the stain is to pull it out of the concrete. You can do this in just a few hours with the right tools and products.
Add Track Storage to Your Garage Ceiling
With a simple overhead storage system, you can raise those large plastic bins from the garage floor and onto the ceiling. Screw the 2x2s into the ceiling framing using 3-1/2 inch screws, spaced every two feet. The bins can be used as a guide to space the 2x2s. When you slide the bins in place, the lips of the bins will just brush the 2x2s. Next, screw the 1x4s into place with 2-inch screws. The garage ceiling makes a great place to store seasonal items that are light or medium in weight, such as holiday decorations and camping equipment.
Garage Wall Storage
Build a storage wall to increase the storage space available in your garage. This will allow you to store more tools, garden equipment, and toys.
This system is designed to solve two problems:
- how to design storage for the small spaces between the garage wall and your car
- how to create solid mounting surfaces that can hold shelves and hooks capable of holding hundreds of pounds.
You Can Store More in a Small Space
Garages never seem to have enough space for storage. However, adding slide shelves or sliding bypass units will help you make better use of the walls of your garage. Rollout shelves make it easier to access small items and find them. They’re versatile, too. The divider can be placed anywhere to create shelves of different depths.
This bypass unit provides 50 percent more space for tools with long handles and other items that occupy too much wall area. Slide it either way to get to the items behind.
Recycling Bin Rack
The recycling bins take up a lot of floor space. Create recycling bin hangers for them to be raised off the ground and out of your way. Scrap lumber is all you need to complete this DIY Garage Storage Project. It’s both inexpensive and useful.
Back Entry Clutter Buster
The design of these storage units solves this problem with special shelves, cabinets, and drawers for all the clutter that accumulates by a heavily used entryway. These units have shelves, drawers, and cabinets to store all the stuff that accumulates by an entryway.
You can make them in any quantity or configuration you like.
Throw and Go
Shelves and cabinets are great for organizing, but when you’re in a rush—especially with kids—sometimes you just need a quick and easy solution. That’s where the “throw and go” method comes in handy. It allows you to swiftly toss items into designated bins or baskets, keeping your space tidy without wasting time on perfect organization. Ideal for busy families, this approach lets you maintain order while accommodating the fast pace of daily life.
Car Care Products Cabinet
This simple shelf/worktable cabinet is a great way to organize car care products, including lubricants and fluids. You can build it in just a few minutes, and it will keep your auto supplies close by.
Simple long-handle tool holder
Buy a tool organizer to organize your garden tools or build a simple one in a few hours. This compact rack is easy to construct and strong. This rack is a great way to store long-handled tools like sledgehammers, shovels, and rakes.
Summing Up!
A proper garage clean-out is the best way to transform a messy, frustrating area into a functional, organized space. Set a goal and declutter your garage. Then, create storage solutions that maximize the space.
Are you ready to transform your messy garage into a functional and organized space? You can start this weekend with our garage cleaning tips and enjoy a more organized, cleaner space. Take control of your garage now! Declutter, organize and create the perfect storage solution for your needs.
Contact Junk Mission for project ideas and more advice on how to get your garage organized.