The garage is one area that needs some extra TLC. Every season, the garage needs a complete clean-up – everything comes out of the garage, the floors are cleaned and then everyhing is put back in a somewhat organized fashion.
But what’s lacking in our garage is some good storage cabinets and organization. So I’ve been looking at Canadian Tire to help me organize my garage.
There are some great ideas on their website, and a variety of garage storage solutions. Here are some that inspired me:
Where to even begin when you are organizing your garage?
First of all, figure out what you need to keep in the garage and what you should store in a garden/backyard shed. We have a larger shed in the backyard where the lawnmower and gardening tools are kept. Also some extra patio and folding chairs are stored there, leaving room in the garage for other items.
Set an area for garbage and recycling; another area for sports equipment such as bicycles, scooters, balls etc.; and area for tool organization and a work space; and area for car supplies like tires, oil, etc. and possibly an area for gardening.
Tall Cabinets:
A tall cabinet is a great option for storing supplies out of plain view. If you have smaller children, a locking cabinet is a good choice, keeping chemicals and dangerous items away
Cabinets and work benches:
Rather than a tall cabinet, you could opt for a Base Garage Cabinet and a work bench beside it. A wall cabinet above the base cabinet is a great alternative to the tall cabinet.
Work bench:
For the handy person and DIYer, a heavy-duty workbench is a must-have. It will have some storage with drawers and shelves as well as a power bar for power tools
Steel Shelves:
Depending on their size, steel shelves are able to hold heavy items such as tires, tools, potting soil, water softener salt and more.
Wall storage:
A track panel system is smart, space-saving way to sort and display items such as tools. using a slat wall, hooks, or even baskets to store items and can easily be rearranged if you add new items.
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102 Comments
Finding a place to put all the yard tools and just keeping the dust down need to epoxy the garage floor cement just creates its own dust.
Finding places to organize everything instead of having it all piled up around the edges/corners.
Getting it organized ,so you can find what you are looking for and making space for it all.
Most challenging is where to put everything. We have two vehicles (a Crossover Truck and a Compact Car), two strollers, one mens bike, a whole bunch of rakes, shovels and brooms. Also two ladders! Oy veh!
we need to purchase a proper lift for our bikes because they are what we have the most difficulty getting out of the way
finding a place to put the kids bikes without hanging them up so they can grab them whenever they wish
where to put everything is my biggest challenge. I think I have way too much stuff!!
The garage is my husbands domain, but it does need a good clean out and needs to be organized the stuff we collect over the years wow
Where to put the items while I try to organize the garage…basically moving one mess into another mess…
Figuring out where to put all of the stuff and make it look neat
The most challenging thing is finding a place for everything and organizing like items so you’ll be able to find them later!
my garage is very small and I have to keep my recycle bins inside of it, so my challenge is finding usable space for storage, I really like the ceiling storage idea.
Deciding what I should keep and what should I throw out
Finding a place to put my power tools plus all the seasonal stuff
The fact that I don’t have one. LOL
finding a place to put everything so it is nioce and organzied instead of thrown all around the place.
Deciding what I shouldn’t keep!
Dealing with just all the stuff that’s been collected over the years.
It is hard deciding where to put everything.
The hardest part is deciding what to get rid of.
Finding the space for everything. ARGH especially TOYS!
The most challenging is simply getting started.
Having so much stuff and organizing in terms of what gets buried in the back
The most challenging is trying to find something. I clean the garage and the man in the house messes it up and moves my stuff so I can’t find it… lol
The hardest part is where to put the bikes and toys that come in and out so often (in a 1 car garage that we use for our 1 car).
All the stuff in it. Tools are everywhere.
I think organizing all the little things, such as tools and nails, and finding a place for them where it’s visible.
It is most challenging finding the time and then figuring out where to put everything!
the storage and space
What to do with every body elses stuff, how do i store their goods…
Get everything organized together , tools with tools , camping gear in overhead , gardening tools in one area etc … i hate clutter but hubby, don’t get it lol
What and where to put everything so my hubby can find it after I clean up.
The most challenging it sorting it all to organize it.
I think what we find the most challenging in organizing our garage is space and finding places to put everything. My husband literally has 3 of every thing, you would think it would be easy to find what you need, but it never is cause he never puts like items together or keeps them in the same place.
theres so much stuff in our garage and no where to put it!!
The most challenging is keeping his tools organized!
It’s so hard to get the family to let go of things they’re not using so we have more space
Sorting seasonal stuff is hard. Cheers thanks for the chance. cheers.
Definitely keeping the tools organized!
Most challenging is trying to keep things neat and easy to find in such little garage space that I have.
Most importantly leaving room for two cars and room to maneuver around therefore keeping everything up and out of the way…
It’s very challenging to find place for everything.
Knowing where to begin. Always so much to organize.
the most challenging part is finding a spot for everything
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dealing with the overflowing clutter
Trying to find a place for everything, I usually clean out one corner and pile it up in another corner, ugh :/
It’s really my basement that needs re organizing an dats da twooth!
Finding easily accessible storage areas is always challenging when organizing the garage.
Figuring out what to store on the top racks on the shelf.