Garage storage, a place for eveything
If you consider your garage as if you were decorating any other room in your home you will be able to create a functional room that is more than just a storage area.
To keep your garage more than just clean but a room that you can use, you need to use the right kind storage units. Cabinets, racks and overhead shelves help, but without a system for storing everything it will become a cluttered mess again.
Garage cabinets need to be the right size (bigger is not always better), shelves need to be the same size as your storage bins and sturdy enough to hold heavy things. Workbenches must have drawers and shelf space to store all your hand tools and in order to stay organized you need a system that uses labels so you can find things quick.
November 15, 2007
Plastic storage containers
Plastic storage containers and bins, stackable and portable
Are you finding that your decorations, collectibles, wrapping paper and other items that you only need from time to time are broken or just not there? Keep all of these important things neat and in their own storage container or bin in the garage, attic or storage room where you can find them easily.
Storage room in any home is a major problem and at a premium, especially in the garage. Being organized is the only way you can find things quickly when you need them. Having the right type of storage bin can make staying organized a simple task.
Updated on 06:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)September 20, 2007
Garage Storage Cabinets
Recently I have been looking at my garage more as an outdoor room than another storage area. I found by thinking this way it is much easier to decorate and think of what type of storage cabinets would be best.
The first thing you need to do is make sure your garage is clean and tidy before you start. Its very difficult to plan anything out unless you see exactly what you are working with. Go here to read our article on planning a garage storage area .
Why you need a well organized garage
If you are thinking of selling your home or are in the business of flipping houses after a small renovation this is a very important step. People like to see a very neat and tidy garage that looks like it is part of the home. This means your wall colors and cabinets should coordinate with the interior. Garage cabinets will almost make the sale all by themselves. Think about how good you feel when you are looking at this room when it is clean and well organized. It is a very good selling point and could put your home first on someone's list. When people see a clean organized garage they will think that the rest of your home is looked after just as well.
About basic garage cabinets
Start with a few base cabinets along one wall. These can be 2 or 3 drawer units that have a large cabinet area which shuld have at least 2 doors and at least one shelf inside. After you have chosen the base then match up with either a cabinet above or a peg board unit.
Hutches are a good option they can be with doors but can be open with shelves. They should be painted the same color as the base cabinets. Hutches generally come in two varieties, primarily pegboards and those that are primarily shelves. Both are intended for different uses. The pegboards are intended for those that will be using the hutch in a workspace capacity. Pegboards are great places to hang tools, small equipment boxes, and excess cords or wires.
Tall garage cabinets are usually about as wide as the bottom cabinet, and are effective for storing many items using shelving. These are ideal for situations when you don't have a lot of floor space but need to store a lot of items. These are great for someone who is looking to either store small items, or to leave laundry items like detergent in bleach in plain view, and high enough off the ground to avoid children.
May 28, 2007
garage storage systems with cabinets
If you are not a handy man or women or don't have the time to build your own complete storeage system for the garage area it is best to buy one that is on sale and has everything that you will need.
These two are the ultimate sets that you can buy either as a complete unit or add a piece a little at a time.
You can get more details or buy by clicking here to view all specs and shipping information.
This is the way bought my cabinets and shelving for my garage because I am not that creative in thinking how to layout my plans and trying to decide where and what cabinet should go where. The problem usually comes up when you all ready have a few shelves in the garage and have other items stored thoughout the garage area. Really if you got right down to it the right way to get organized it to take everything out have a yard sale and start fresh.
New for this year is the 4 foot storewall organizer.
It is a take off of the peg board styled storage walls only much stronger and decorative.
You could use it for hanging power tools, garden and hand tools.
If you are interested in buying this one click here.
This heavy duty unit is a slat wall garage storage solution that is built rugged and to last. The vinyl storage panels are tough, waterproof, and stain resistant and is extremely high strength. Utilization of this strength depends on how securely it is fastened to your wall. This system is good for outdoor or indoor installation. Total covered area would be 48 inches wide by 90 iches tall.