If your car doesn’t fit in your garage, you’re not alone. On average, only a third of garages have room for vehicles, according to recent trend reviews. What’s more, it’s usually not a conscious choice. Sure, some of us have renovated our garages into gyms, play areas for the kids, even private movie houses, but for many it just comes down to a lack of organization. Like a kid’s bedroom closet, it’s crammed to the brim with everything we just don’t know what to do with.
We’re lucky if we can even close our garage door without breaking it.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Get control of your garage and usher in new clearance into your life. It’s like a breath of fresh air. Here’s how to get started organizing your garage.
Basic Garage Cleanup 101: Start with the Clutter
Be honest. Most of the clutter in your garage you don’t really need. Start by piling anything you can get rid of into a trash pile. Sweep up the bits and debris, the loose nails, screws, newspapers, and haul it away. Hit the cobwebs; clean up the spills. Get that mess under control.
Establish a Zoning Commission
Once you’ve gotten rid of what you don’t need and know what you want to keep, it’s time to start sorting and organizing everything you choose to keep into usable and effective zones. Put all tools in one corner, bikes and sporting equipment in another.
Rack It and Stack It
Organize loose clothing, sports equipment, tools and other essentials into storage containers, overhead racks, shelves, etc. This will serve to protect what’s important to you, as well as contain the mess.
Straighten Weekly
Once you’ve got your garage under control with plenty of room to store your car, keep up on it on a weekly basis. If you don’t let it get out of control, it will only need minimal straightening. You’ll be glad you did. Your life will feel more organized and contained. You won’t have to dodge Sacramento’s notorious thunderstorms the next time Elk Grove gets hit with a deluge. And your garage door will close without any problems. Trust us. The number one reason garage doors need repairs is an object gets in the way of the door or falls and damages the paneling.