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Abby Lawson / Just a Girl and Her Blog

Clever ways to get your garage in order

More often than not the garage becomes a dumping ground for clutter but with a
good old clear out and a few storage solutions, it can become a practical and
organised multiuse space. From clever shelving to DIY hacks, take a look at these
space and time-saving ideas that will transform your garage from cluttered chaos
into organised and orderly.

40 GARAGE HACKS THAT ARE BORDERLINE GENIUS

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This practical wooden shelf organises your power tools but also doubles up as a

charging station. The clever wall-mounted shelving keeps power tools safely within
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reach while the open design has holes to string electrical cords through so you can
plug in power tools to charge on the shelf. That means there’s no need to pull them
Curate a gardening zone from the toolbox and waste valuable worktop space! 

Perfect for creating an easy-access gardening corner, this handy potting bench with
drawers, is the ideal place to stash your gardening equipment. Add hooks or nails
close by to hang your large tools and install shelves to store smaller items such as
secateurs. Lastly, a welly boot rack can double up as pot storage.

Benita Larsson

Double shelf space

Make use of every square inch of shelving by screwing lids of plastic storage jars to
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the underside of shelf planks. Like this storage hack by Benita Larsson, smaller
hardware such as nails, nuts and bolts can be stored neatly together to keep any
Create a charging station work surfaces clear and uncluttered. 
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@thewood.brothers / Instagram

Keep things you need to hand

If tool storage is your main reason for reorganising your garage, it's important to
keep everything you use regularly to hand. Hang your favourite tools on a wall, or like
Obrary / Eric Schleicher The Wood Brothers have, merge it with a workbench at the back of the garage. You
can also use magnetic storage for ease.
Store balls together

Sports fanatics and families can have a lot of balls which are hard to store. Stop them
from rolling around the garage floor by creating a dedicated area children will enjoy
popping them away in. Bungy ropes and cords are foolproof as the flexible material
keeps the awkward sphere shapes in place while allowing easy access. 

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Trash to Treasure

Upcycle an old filing cabinet

Give unwanted furniture a new purpose as a thrifty and practical storage

solution. We love this vintage-look garden tool storage by Trash to Treasure. Turned
Driven By Decor on its side the metal locker keeps long-handled items safely stored while a pegboard
mounted to the side is a genius way to store smaller tools.
Add wall tracks
Wall track rails make handy storage options for large items like fold-up chairs and
step ladders. The metal versions used here by Driven By Decor can be adjustable and
take all sorts of hook styles. Or, if you prefer something a little more stylish
wooden peg rails add a practical, rustic touch.

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Make PVC drill holders
Keep cordless drills safe and orderly with these under-shelf holders made from
ordinary PVC pipes. A video by YouTube channel Well Done Tips shows how to
cut the pipe to length – you can use a hand saw or a rotary tool – and then uses a
heat gun to gently soften the pipe, widening it out until it fits the body of the tool
perfectly. Any rough edges can be sanded before drilling three holes in the top and
using these as guides to insert screws and washers which attach directly to the shelf. 
Garage Décor and More
Store your small parts sensibly
Small parts like screws and bolts can easily get lost in a busy garage. To keep
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Halfords
Use a bike lift
Alternatively, narrow garages may benefit from a bike lift that pulls the bicycle up
and stores it out of the way at ceiling level. Attach the bike to roped hooks and then
lift it to the desired height with a pulley system that locks into place. This solution is
also practical for undertaking bike repairs. 
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everything safe, invest in some custom-built shelving so that everything has a home.
This secret compartment in this unit built by Garage Decor and More is the perfect
solution to tidying up all those loose bits. 
Cycloc
Mount bikes on the wall
Storing bicycles o" the floor will keep them clean and dry as well as free-up much-
needed floor space. These colourful Cycloc storage brackets are modern, minimal
and easy to use. With an option to store horizontally or vertically the bike will
become a feature in itself. 
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The Container Store / SwatchPop!
Add a laundry nook
Looking for brilliant utility room ideas? If you don't have a laundry room why not
convert a small area in the garage? And just because it's in the garage doesn't mean
it has to be dark and dreary either. If it wasn't for the garage door you'd never guess
this utility space was apart from the main house. SwatchPop! founder, Kristen
Yonson has painted and tiled around a large sink to create a practical wet area. With
proper ventilation, you can also stack a washer and dryer to make a fully functional
and stylish laundry room.
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Hi Sugarplum!

Store paint well

Funky Junk Interiors Organise and store your spray paint collection by keeping them beautifully colour
coordinated in a hanging shoe caddy. As it's designed to hold a pair of shoes it will
hold two full cans perfectly, just as blogger Hi Sugarplum! has done here.
Put up a pallet

Repurposing a wooden pallet is a shortcut to bespoke shelving but, of course, it's

cheaper and easier to achieve. This gorgeous project by Funky Junk Interiors uses a
pallet as a base for the unit, fixed to the wall and topped with a rustic wooden shelf.
Power tools are lined up along a thick central 'shelf' while small items like screws and
nails are kept neatly in jars. We love how she's attached these weathered metal
baskets to the front for extra storage, too. 

The Container Store

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Enjoy the convenience of extra cold food storage without cluttering up your kitchen.
Get sports kit under control An outdoor fridge or freezer is the ideal place to store larger food items or seasonal
feasting supplies. Whether it's a large capacity chest freezer, a compact under-
If your household plays a lot of sports there is bound to be di"erent pieces of counter or an upright classic fridge freezer, look for a garage-ready version that is
equipment stu"ed away in the garage. The nature of tennis rackets, balls and hockey designed to work in outdoor temperatures.
sticks is that they can be hard to store together, but these clever storage solutions
from The Container Store have got you covered. Wall-mounted ball claws grip onto
any shape or size ball and the storage cart on wheels has three sections to keep
things orderly. Use these wall tracks to hang rackets and a net to catch all the
leftover bits and pieces.

The Home Depot

Add another level

Dropdown shelving suspended from the garage ceiling is an ideal solution for items
Frigidaire that are used infrequently such as Christmas decorations, seasonal camping gear or
sentimental keepsakes being saved for the next generation. The overhead racks
Rehome the freezer utilise the wasted space and keep everything safely o" the ground, where flooding,
spills or damage is more likely to occur.
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Life Storage

Label storage bins

Using lidded storage bins in the same colour will keep a small garage smart,
Sarah Hearts streamlined and organised but can, of course, be confusing when searching for
specific items. Add vinyl lettering to the boxes to identify the contents; it's an easy
Brighten the floor attention-to-detail job that will save bags of time when hunting for seasonal
decorations, sports equipment or a bucket and spade for that spontaneous trip to
Love an eye-popping statement floor? Painting a garage floor will instantly refresh the beach.
the space and is an inexpensive and relatively easy DIY project. Whether you want to
gloss up the existing concrete floor with an all-over grey or fancy creating a vivid
statement like Sarah Hearts' yellow polka dot design, a specialist epoxy or latex finish
paint will add protection from mildew and oil spills. 

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Amazon

Protect car doors

Prevent accidental damage to car doors by adding protection to garage walls.

The DIY Mommy Sticking a sponge-like material to the wall adjacent to where doors open will absorb
most of the impact to minimise scraping the paint or denting the door.
Make a pegboard

A pegboard is a huge asset to any garage wall: you can use the hole-punched surface
in any configuration that you need. Whether you buy a ready-made steel version with
everything included or prefer to challenge yourself with a weekend project like this
one by The DIY Mommy, you'll find that it's a versatile storage solution for hanging up
almost anything. 
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If your garage door is an up-and-over design, it can be yet another e"ective storage
Eternal Harvest Decor / YouTube surface for long items such as fishing rods, sports bats and sticks or long-handled
gardening tools. Fix brackets to the back of the door and slide the equipment
Use chalkboard paint for shelving through. Mesh tote bags are also handy for tackle boxes or sports shoes and will
keep all equipment in one place.
As part of a major overhaul of her workshop and garage, DIYer and remodeller
Brandi uses chalkboard paint on her wooden shelving. She uses a no-primer needed
spray paint directly onto the front supports, which she then divides up and labels
using chalk. It makes identifying what's in these storage boxes much easier and it
looks pretty stylish too! 

@militantfishing

Make DIY fishing rod storage

Alternatively, fishing rods and long items can be stored and organised up high out of
Cobra Storage the way with a budget DIY storage system. This clever hack is simply made from two
parallel rows of large ceiling hooks screwed to the ceiling.
Make the most of the garage door

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www.custommade.com / Georgia Custom Furniture Maker's

Create a mud room

IKEA
Choose metal open shelving
Sturdy metal shelving will hold a lot of weight and withstand changeable garage
temperatures. Variously sized storage bins and crates make great open storage
partners especially when they have lids and are stackable to keep possessions
protected from the elements. 
Converting a garage can serve many purposes and if yours has an internal door it
can double as an e"ective mud or boot room. This family garage wall has been
converted into four individual locker-style spaces with bespoke joinery. Each cubby
has a shelf, coat hooks and a storage crate; label them to encourage children to put
their outdoor things away when they come in. The bench to the right also has extra
storage space beneath it, too. 
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A Bowl Full of Lemons

Reuse your old kitchen

Updating your kitchen? Make use of existing cabinets by transferring them to the
garage to use as practical and streamlined storage. Allow for outdoor conditions by
The Home Depot first priming the garage wall with a protective damp proof paint or mount a sheet of
plastic between the garage wall and wooden cabinets. 
Invest in safe storage

A garage can hold many hazardous tools and equipment so maintaining a safe
environment is vital for peace of mind, especially amongst families. Keep flammable
liquids and dangerous tools locked in metal drawers and cupboards. You can even
buy heavy-duty storage totes with lockable lids for added safety and security. 

The Container Store

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like belly baskets, fabric cubes and cute buckets in colour coordinated shades. Finish
Wheel in castor furniture with matching lights and an outdoor floor rug to make the garage feel homely and
put together. 
Adding castor wheels to garage storage and furniture makes it easy to manoeuvre in
small spaces, especially when it is full of heavy items. To maximise floor space, try
and work out the height of the furniture so that one piece can nest within another.
That way you can wheel out the cabinet to give yourself extra leg space and work
surface when you're working on a project.

@adventurescoutcampers / Instagram

Build a folding bench

When space is at a premium then multi-functional furniture is a brilliant solution, and
The Container Store / SwatchPop! this fold-down work desk is a fantastic way to add much-needed counter space. It will
o"er a sturdy place for projects and folds up flat when not in use to save floor space.
Make it functional and stylish You can even build it with an incorporated cupboard to store tools. 

A garage needn't be a dark, dusty and masculine space. Ugly tools, gardening

equipment and household items can all be hidden way in attractive storage solutions
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The Home Depot / Rachel Metz

Have fun with festoon lights

@decesaredesigngroup / Instagram If installing expensive lighting is beyond your budget create a cool cavern
atmosphere by hanging string lights around the room. Choose large festoon lighting
for the ceilings and tack ambient fairy lights around the workspace for additional
Consider lighting
low-cost task lighting. If you get battery-powered versions you won't even need a
Good lighting can turn a dark garage into a bright and functional space and there are plug socket.
lots of ways you can use clever lighting design to your advantage. A window, skylights
or glazed garage doors will flood the room with natural light bringing with it the same
benefits as it does to the rest of your home. When natural light is not an option, LED
lighting is super bright and energy saving. If the garage is used as a workshop think
about adding extra task lighting, too. 

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Blue i Style

Inject colour
Bring cheerful colour into the space by decorating the front of the fridge and freezer
B&Q using a rainbow of paint cards mounted to magnets. Tie the fun look together – just
as blogger Blue i Sky has done here – by labelling the storage bins with similar paint
Mount cladding swatch cards. 

Love country decorating? Mount wood or heavy-duty plastic cladding to garage walls
to hang multiple items and tools from the joins with S- hooks and nails. It's a more
traditional way of keeping possessions o" the floor to maximise space. Why not add
colour to the garage by painting the cladding an uplifting shade for a touch of homely
character?

East Coast Creative

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Put up a curtain rail
A curtain rail with drapes that hang to the floor will hide a multitude of sins. It makes
a practical as well as a homely solution to hide cumbersome items that are hard to
store. This is especially beneficial if the garage has other uses, like this family utility
area by East Coast Creative.
Wikimedi / Shoshie8
Hang a tennis ball parking aid
Parking the car in the garage can be a challenge especially if you are in a hurry. Make
sure you hit the perfect spot every time with this clever tennis ball trick. First, park
the car in its correct bay position then hang a tennis ball on a cord to the ceiling so
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IKEA
Zone out the space
Just because your garage is a functional space doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. This
cool layout from IKEA divides the space with the placement of furniture so that
there's a mini-workshop for bike repairs, a space to sit and have a co"ee plus bags of
storage for all the usual seasonal items like garden cushions and even delicate plants
that can't survive the winter. Some cool industrial-style lighting and a slick of sage
green on the end wall makes this an inviting place to be. 
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that it just touches the windscreen. That way the next time you park you will know
exactly when and where to stop (once the ball makes contact with the windscreen)
without accidentally hitting the back of the garage or skimming the sides. 
Ronald Walters / YouTube
Make a DIY parking wheel stop
For those who might struggle to turn around and see a tennis ball this DIY wheel stop
idea from YouTube handyman Ronald Walters is a brilliant and simple solution. It
uses wooden planks on a made-to-measure frame that braces against the back wall
and acts as a gentle kerb as you’re reversing in. Add a five-inch vertical length of
electrical tape on the passenger side to act as a visual guide to when you need to
stop.
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Abby Lawson / Just a Girl and Her Blog
Organise your items into categories
While it may be tempting to stick things wherever they fit, your garage will be much
more functional if items are organised keeping like items together. Abby Lawson
from Justagirlandherblog.com recommends planning your zones before you start
buying shelves or bins so you can be sure everything will fit neatly.
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