According to studies, 25% of people that have 2-car garages don’t park in them.
Do you currently have a garage at your residence? What is the main purpose of your garage (parking, storage, workshop)? What improvements are you planning to make to the area?
Organizing your garage can be a daunting task but there are ways to make it easier.
Keep reading to learn a few tips for organizing garages.
1. Utilize the Walls
Building shelves is a way to utilize wall space while also getting items off of the garage floor. Open shelves are easier to access than ones with doors and you can see the items that are stored on them clearly.
Installing hooks onto the wall or pegboard will allow you to hang different outdoor tools. The hooks can hold bikes when they are not being used.
2. Focus on the Floor
A clean garage floor. It sounds like a lot of work but a clean and durable garage floor can help you keep your garage clean and organized long term.
We offer top-quality concrete coating for your garage floor with a lifetime warranty. There are several different styles and materials that you can choose from, based on your surroundings.
Keeping your garage clean is an important part of the overall organization of the garage. Having a reliable garage floor can also help the concrete hold up over time to the wear and tear within the garage.
3. Donate, Donate, Donate
It is possible that a good amount of the items in your garage can be thrown away or donated to benefit someone else. Garages are notorious places that things are stored from both inside and outside the home. These items can accumulate over time and be something that you no longer need.
Old shoes are a great example of at item that you may find in your garage that can be donated or repurposed into something new and clear out more room for you in the process.
4. Look Up
The rafters are an excellent place to store items that are long and flat. Skis or spare lumber are an example of items that will stay protected and out-of-sight when you are not using them.
5. Sort Your Stuff
Now that you have an idea of how to organize your garage, you can begin sorting the remaining items in a way that makes the most sense for how you will end up using them. Keep items you will use often easy to access.
6. Continue Research About Organizing Garages
There are many different options for organization in your garage and you can gain inspiration from what others have done. Taking pieces of concepts that you like and combining them will leave you with a very organized space.
Sharing your vision for the garage with us will help when you are in the process of choosing flooring materials and designs.
Contact Us Today
We are happy to serve the Naperville area and look forward to answering any questions you have about garage flooring and organizing garages. There are many options depending on what design look you desire. Get started today on the garage of your dreams!