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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