Clean Up Your Home’s Catchall Areas
Garage & Shed
Having both a garage and a shed offers you an incredible amount of storage space, so if you’re lucky enough to have both, be sure to make the most of them by using these organization hacks.
Garage
Separate items into categories, and give each category its own space. For instance, reserve a shelf for gardening equipment, one for car equipment, and one for recreational equipment. Similarly, you can reserve bins for each of these categories as well.
Hanging wall storage can create more space on the floor of your garage, leaving room to actually park your car—just be sure the shelving you install can adequately hold the weight of the items you plan to store on it.
Installing a pegboard is another great way to keep items like smaller tools off the floor and in sight, where they are more easily accessible.
If you fear pulling your car a little too close to the wall, hang a tennis ball at the exact point you need to stop your car. When your car lightly taps the ball, you’ll know to put it in park.
Shed
Because sheds can be exposed to the elements a little more easily than other spaces, keep anything valuable off the ground, or place it in protective bins.
Store absorbent fabric items like patio furniture cushions in sealable plastic bags to prevent moisture from ruining them.
Install track shelving on the wall of the shed to hang long items like rakes, shovels, and brooms, which will keep them easily accessible.
If you’re storing toys or pool equipment, prevent kids from having to dig around tools by keeping cubby storage toward the front of the shed, with these items easily in reach.
Share these tips to help everyone get their sheds and garages in shape for summer.
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Posted in June 2020 on Apr 12, 2020