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makeover tips for your home garage

Top 9 Ways to Organize and Enhance Your Garage:

  1. Begin by setting a date for cleaning out your garage, holding a garage sale or a donation pick-up. If you put it in the classifieds or make a commitment then you will be sure to follow through with your project. Setting a weekend for this project is the perfect time. You can make it a fun event and have family and friends help.
  2. Once the date is set, start by sorting everything in the garage into separate piles: a) things you want to keep; b) things you can get rid of; c) and things you want to donate. When you have determined what to keep, divide that pile into sections such as holiday, sports, car maintenance, house maintenance, etc.
  3. After you have decided what to keep in your garage categorize the items. Some typical categories are: recycling, sports equipment, camping/fishing gear, automotive, holiday decorations, arts & crafts, garden tools, etc. Store often-used items such as garden tools where they can be easily seen. If you can see it, you can find it. Make use of vertical space with "Gridwall" or “Slatwall” organizer to achieve easy access and prioritize all equipment in the most appropriate location in your garage.
  4. Use overhead space for storing items used infrequently. Items such as holiday decorations and luggage can be stored in higher cabinetry or Overhead Storage Racks to allow for more eye-level or easy-access storage space for frequently used items. The key here is to free up floor space and use all available space effectively.
  5. Use clear plastic bins or tote with a closing top that are stackable and clearly labeled. This will eliminate clutter of small items and can "compartmentalize" items by category or use. These containers can also help maximize the storage space inside your cabinets.
  6. Determine the best garage layout. You can utilize a combination of cabinets, shelving, activity organizers and overhead storage racks. The goal is to have a versatile garage organization and storage system that can change with your needs. Remember to keep your kids’ items within their easy reach. Make sure to use cabinets specifically built for the garage with extra strength features like 1-inch thick shelves, fully adjustable shelves and mounted off the floor which eliminates pest filtration as well as potential for water and mold damage. Make sure to incorporate all your needs with the storage system such as shoe storage, wardrobe cabinet for jackets & coats, soft goods storage such as paper towels & toilet paper, sodas/water, etc.
  7. Now that you're organized, and because it is more than "just a garage," PremierGarage can install a Premier NX state-of-the-art flooring system that is easy to clean, durable and provides lasting beauty to the largest room in your house. When considering a floor coating system for your garage, look for systems that utilize polyurethane as the finish coat. Traditional epoxies wear faster, and do not maintain the long-lasting shine and durability of the latest polyurethane finishes.
  8. Keeping the garage neat and orderly is easy when it starts out organized. With your items categorized and stored away in cabinetry, it becomes much easier to determine annually what you need (because you have had it in and out of the cabinet several times), and what can be purged. Being able to find your items easily saves time and money, as you won't be purchasing things you already have, but can't find.
  9. The right garage storage system should allow for easy washing of the floor that will keep it clean and prevent tracking mud and dirt into your home. Please don’t hesitate to contact our offices should you have any questions or would like assistance in developing your plan.

 

Keep Your Garage Clean & Safe

    • Make sure there is good lighting in your garage.  Add more light fixtures if needed.
    • All items should be kept in their designated area.
    • Keep floors clear and immediately clean any grease or spills.
    • Store paints, toxic chemicals and pesticides in their original containers clearly labeled and safely out of reach of children.
    • Keep flammable items away from heat sources and work areas.
    • You should not use any power tools with frayed or tattered cords.  Unplug tools when they are not in use.
    • Never exceed specified weight recommendations for cabinets and shelving units. Make sure weight is evenly distributed and store heaviest items closest to the ground.
    • Make sure you have a small ladder or step stool within easy reach to help you when reaching for items stored up high.
    • Keep a fire extinguisher in your garage