A garage can serve as an excellent storage area, but too often it is little more than a catch-all space. Because it’s not your primary living area, it is easy to take things out to the garage to deal with later but what happens when later never comes?
Cleaning out and organizing a garage isn’t often on the top of people’s priority list because out of sight, out of mind, right? But, if you have a disorganized garage, you could be missing out on SO much storage potential. Plus, in our Canadian winters, wouldn’t it be nice to park in your garage again and not have to scrape your windows? We think so!
If you don’t even know where to begin, we are here to help. Our team of professional organizers has the experience and knowledge to get your garage into tip-top shape!
So, how does our garage organizing process work? Read on to find out how we will tackle your disorganized garage.
Declutter
The first step to any organizing task is to declutter! Since garages can easily become a clutter zone, it’s no surprise that you end up with duplicate items, things you forgot you had, and things you JUST.DON’T.NEED.
We will work with you to determine what items can be sorted into the keep, donate, or dispose pile. As part of our services, we will even take and donate any items in your donation pile to ensure they can be used elsewhere.
Group items together
Just as we are all different, so are the things we have in our homes. Depending on your lifestyle and interests, you could have a plethora of gardening tools, an abundance of sporting equipment, or decorations for every season taking over your garage.
This is why once the clutter is removed, our next step is to organize items into categories. This lets us see what size and type of storage area you’re working with and which solutions will be the most beneficial to meet your needs.
Choose the Right Storage Solutions
When it comes to garage organizing solutions, the possibilities are endless! Below, we’ve listed a few of the more common ones we use:
Bins
For anyone with a lot of seasonal decor, seasonal sporting gear, or smaller, less frequently used items, bins will be your best friend. But, there are so many options when choosing the right bins for your needs. Should you get clear bins? Heavy-duty totes? What is the right size? What’s the right shape? Selecting the right storage bins can make anyone’s head spin! But don’t worry, we will help you determine the ones that will work best for your items and storage solution.
Wall-mounted Shelving
So now you’ve got bins, but where do you store them? Keeping your bins organized and out of the way can be as simple as installing a wall-mounted shelving unit.
Shelving with hooks on the underside serves a dual purpose by creating storage space for awkward items like golf clubs, ski poles, shovels, hoses, electrical cords, etc.
Pegboards
For tools or items that you use more frequently (bike helmets, sporting gear, etc), we suggest installing a pegboard. It will transform any wall space into a convenient storage area. Pegboards are so versatile because you can move the hooks anywhere you need. Pegboard baskets are another great option for storing those awkward, hard-to-store items while keeping them within arm’s reach.
Overhead storage
Ceiling-mounted storage platforms may be an option if you’ve got a high ceiling in your garage.
Not very handy and worried about the logistics of installing any of the storage solutions we mentioned above? Well, we’ve got that covered too! Not only will we help you choose the best storage solutions for your garage, but our handyman will also take care of the assembly and installation.
If you feel frustrated by your cluttered, disorganized garage, it’s time to reclaim your space! Let our team of professionals help you organize your garage, and get your car out of the cold this winter.
We offer free phone or video call consultations or a 30-minute in-person consultation for $50+tax.
You can also send us videos of the areas you need help with via WhatsApp at 604-446-3939, and we would be happy to provide you with an estimate.
Contact us today, and let’s get started!
