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
I find there is not enough shelf space or places for large or odd shaped items like bikes and winter sleds etc
The most challenging thing for me is getting hubby to throw stuff out!
The most challenging thing for us is finding space. We have the smallest two-car garage!
The most challenging thing for me is where to begin the organization in the garage.
space for all the odd shaped things!
storage space could use some more shelving and cabinets
where to start?! honestly that’s the hardest part – just starting
Having too much stuff!
Finding a spot for all of hubby’s tools and all the little bits & pieces he collects but never organizes.
Finding space to organize and stuff everything we have in garage is challenging
My abject fear of spiders, actually.
too many tools, not enough space
We have a small house and too much stuff so the garage is overloaded with all the “extras” that somebody just can’t get rid of. It looks like a hoarder’s paradise and we don’t know where to start. That’s our biggest challenge.
most challenging would be that after I organize it everyne else seems to disorganize, not put things back or just toss in!
Putting a plan together and getting started is the most challenging when organizing the garage!
Figuring out where to put everything!
Not enough ‘storage’ .. need some shelving/bins etc.
How I’m still going to squeeze 2 cars in there…
It is hard to organize and fit everything in my garage.
Finding the right shelving and cabinets to fit everything along with a car inside
The most challenging thing is finding enough space
Finding the right storage for the space.
Sorting and organizing all the stuff is the biggest challenge!
winter tires
I find it so challenging to find convenient spots for all the little knick knacks
there is so much stuff in garage, lots of decorations
I find it hard to get rid of things!
I have a hard time with setting up a flexible organization system. I get things set up once for what we currently have, and then my son gets involved in new sports, we buy new patio furniture, we find a great deal on soil…something comes along to change things and then our wonderful organization system is suddenly out of date. It’s like we need to review and change it every year. If there was something inexpensive but modular, that would be really helpful.
The most challenging thing is where to put all the sports equipment and bicycles.
Finding enough room for everything is my biggest challenge.
Finding room is the challenge
19″Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20″But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;…
We have such a hard time storing the big stuff, canoe, camping gear..motorbike
Carport is open space and not a real garage where you can hide and store things!
Finding storage options that are accessible in a small space
Not knowing where to put things so I can find them later….#lifestory
figuring out what needs to stay or go
Finding a place for everything, but still being able to get to it when needed.
Room for all the bikes and outdoor gear.
My husband takes up all the floor space 😉 Hoping to win and fix my problem.
Besos, Sarah
Blogger at Journeys of The Zoo
For me, what to throw out and what to keeP!
Too much stuff stuffed into the garage. Need to organise it.
Cheers.
Great tips! Everyone will be organized!
Finding a spot for everything and organizing it nicely is a challenge.
Space to sort and organize what is to stay or go.
Finding things after I have put them in a “Place that I’ll remember” it never seems to work out for me. Our children’s toys have overtaken my garage despite my best efforts.
It’s hard to get organized with all my husband’s cars, tools, tires and everything else that he has in the garage.
Biggest challenge apart from uninterrupted time from my 10 yr old son Evan, is watching out for nails, screws inadvertently dropped on the garage floor.
Eva Mitton-Urban
Finding space for everything
The most challenging thing is the fact this is the space all the extra stuff goes. So when we have a stroller we need to sell it goes there etc. not cool when it comes to clutter.