The garage is often the most cluttered and disorganized space in the house. It’s where we store everything from tools and sports equipment to seasonal decorations and old furniture and even your car! Over time, all of these items can accumulate and create chaos in the garage, making it difficult to find what you need when you need it. Fortunately, there are 5 simple steps that you can take to organize your garage and reclaim this valuable space.

Step 1: Declutter and Sort

The first step in organizing your garage is to declutter and sort everything in it. This means going through every item and deciding what to keep, donate, or throw away. The easiest way we have found is, you guessed it, take everything out. Use your driveway to create a larger space to sort items so you can see them all clearly. Hint: check the weather before you begin, we don’t want your valuables to get rained on! Sort items into categories such as tools, sports equipment, seasonal decorations, and household supplies. This will help you get a better sense of what you have and what you need to store.

Step 2: Create Zones

Once you’ve decluttered and sorted everything in your garage, it’s time to create zones for each category of items. This means grouping like items together and assigning a specific area in the garage for each category. Remember: Each family is different and so is the design of the garage so categories may look a little different per garage. For example, tools should be stored together on a pegboard or in a tool chest, while sports equipment should be stored in a designated bin or shelving unit.

Step 3: Maximize Storage

To make the most of your garage space, it’s important to maximize storage. This means utilizing vertical space, such as walls and ceilings, for storage. Consider installing shelving units, cabinets, or overhead storage racks to help keep your items off the floor and out of the way. Check these ones out!

Step 4: Label and Organize

To keep your garage organized over time, it’s important to label and organize everything. This means labeling each storage bin or container with its contents, so you can easily find what you need. It also means keeping like items together and maintaining the zones you created in step two.

Step 5: Maintain Regularly

Finally, it’s important to maintain your organized garage on a regular basis. This means cleaning up after each use and returning items to their designated zones. It also means periodically going through your items to declutter and sort them as needed.

Organizing your garage can seem like a daunting task, but by following these simple steps, you can reclaim this valuable space and make it functional for your needs. Remember, the key to maintaining an organized garage is to declutter regularly, create zones, maximize storage, label and organize everything, and maintain regularly. With a little effort and dedication, you can transform your garage into a well-organized and functional space.

xo,

Eryn