{"id":7159,"date":"2016-09-15T01:00:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T05:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=7159"},"modified":"2023-05-06T05:39:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T09:39:58","slug":"3-ways-to-organize-your-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/3-ways-to-organize-your-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Organize Your Garage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Garages are intended to be a place to park your car to keep it out of the elements. However, they also occasionally become the most convenient dumping ground for many unused household items, sometimes eliminating the space needed to actually park your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019re out of sight to any guests, making them a convenient place to pile endless amounts of junk. However, cleaning up your garage can greatly optimize your home\u2019s storage space \u2013 and is an important area to consider staging when selling your home<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s what you need to know in order to optimize\u00a0and organize your garage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 1: Take Inventory<\/h2>\n

In order to successfully re-organize one of the biggest junk collecting rooms in your house, you\u2019ll need to sort through it all first. Yes, all of it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Figure out what you use regularly like your lawn and garden tools, shovels and rakes, and sporting equipment. Those are things you\u2019ll keep. Sort out everything you no longer use or are broken and unrepairable. Throw. Them. Out.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also donate or sell those items if they\u2019re still in good condition. Garage and yard sales<\/a> are great ways to get rid of things you no longer want or need. Your trash could be someone else\u2019s treasure!<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 2: Maximize Space<\/h2>\n

Now that you\u2019ve rid yourself of a good portion of old and unused belongings, it\u2019s time to start organizing and optimizing the space you have.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many garages contain a lot of dead space particularly near the ceiling. But if you actually plan on parking your car in your garage, that\u2019s valuable real estate you won\u2019t want to waste.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have a garage with rafters, the ceiling beams are very useful storage solutions for skis, lawn equipment, and other miscellaneous objects. They\u2019re often relatively easy to reach with a small step stool and allow unhindered access to your garage at all times. They\u2019re particularly useful for storing seasonal items, keeping them out of the way during the months they aren\u2019t needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

If rafters aren\u2019t an option with your garage, there are many other storage solutions around that can help maximize all that empty space. For example, steel shelving that can be installed and hung from the ceiling provide handy platforms for storing just about anything.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping as many things as possible off the floor is also important. Bikes and lawn mowers are two items that take up a lot of room in the garage depending on how many occupants share the space. Using available walls to hang these bulkier objects will free up a lot of walking and parking space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tip 3: Move It Out of Sight<\/h2>\n

Organizing your smaller belongings into bins or closed cupboards will also help you keep your garage clutter free and looking good.<\/span><\/p>\n

The open shelving plan that many garages have often encourage you pile up junk without really thinking about it. By forcing yourself to organize your possessions in designated locations, you\u2019re less likely to accumulate stuff you don\u2019t need. It also makes things super easy to find in the future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already have a garage and can afford adding one in a renovation, it can substantially increase the value of your home. Especially when living in a larger city where long-term parking is a hot commodity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to buy or sell, be sure to keep these tips in mind when checking out the local <\/span>real estate for sale<\/span><\/span><\/a> in your area. Get your garage organized before you begin showing your house to potential buyers and figure out a plan to organize your new one before filling it to the brim with moving boxes.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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