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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Getting Started
• Method 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Storage Location
• Method 3 of 3: Getting things organized

For many of us, a garage is more than just a place to park our car. If you're in the habit of using your garage as a storage place for tools, a safe place for skis, or as a crowded attic, things can quickly get out of hand. Luckily, you can learn how to deal with clutter, organize the right tools for the job, and choose the method of organization that works best for your belongings.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Getting Started

1. 1 Get ready for more mess. Cleaning and organizing your garage can be messy in and of itself, requiring a complete emptying of the space so you can appreciate what you're working with.Depending on the chaos and the amount of junk you accumulate, organizing your garage can be a quick half-day cleanup or a lengthy weekend project that requires a couple of trips to the hardware store. Choose everything from drawers, shelves and storage units and start over.
   • Don't try to get out of the way and do only half of it by simply rearranging some things and calling it "reorganization." Even if your garage is in comparative order. It would still be helpful to re-evaluate the storage space to maximize its potential.
2. 2 Start separating things. When starting out, stack items with similar items. The categories you choose will depend on what is in your garage, but you can start by stowing separate car tools, home tools, and sports equipment. In the process of organizing things can be divided more specifically.
   • Place a tarp in your yard or driveway if you're building a real mess. This will help keep the dirt away if you have particularly greasy or oily tools.
3. 3 Separate usable and unusable items. If your garage is cluttered, you need to get rid of any broken, useless, or unnecessary items. This will significantly reduce clutter and make organizing the remaining items you need more efficiently. Below are a few questions to help you understand if a particular item is essential for your garage:
   • Have you used this item in the past year?
   • Is the item working properly? If not, what is the likelihood that you will fix it in the coming year?
   • Is the item important or is its value limited by sentimentality?
4. 4 Get rid of useless things. Whatever you end up putting in the “unusable” pile, get rid of it as soon as possible. But don't think “I'll take this to the junkyard the next time I see it,” do it now. Cleaning up trash is the only way to create a more organized and efficient workspace in your garage. If you do not need this thing, do not leave it so that it does not take up useful space in the future.
   • Throw away any broken or damaged parts that cannot be repaired. Give away duplicate items and obsolete items that you replaced with newer models. Give the old set of outlets if you bought yourself a newer one. Hand over unwanted scrap metal and dispose of any other unnecessary items that may have been lying around in your garage.
   • Consider arranging a garage sale. If your garage is packed to the brim with old Halloween decorations, piles of magazines from the 80s, and bags of baby stuff, then it's probably time to stick price tags on unnecessary items and arrange a yard sale.
5. 5 Clean all used items. After identifying all used items, clean them as best as possible. Don't put dirty tools, soccer shoes, or other items in new, neatly organized areas. Take some time to clean up.
   • If you haven't cleaned the very space in the garage for a couple of years, then reorganization will be just a convenient opportunity for this. Wash the floor with disinfectant and wipe off the dust that has accumulated over a couple of years.
   • A small amount of acetone is a quick way to clean old stainless steel tools that have been around and greasy for a long time. Use an old rag and a small amount of acetone, but do so in a well-ventilated area.

Method 2 of 3: Choosing the Right Storage Location

1. 1 Place frequently used items in a prominent place. One of the easiest ways to get the most out of your garage space is to get things like hooks and wire baskets that you can hang on the walls where you can easily access them.You may need brackets for a secure fit. The good news is that they can be adjusted to the special layout of your garage, they do not collect dust and they can be easily relocated if necessary. This type of storage is great for frequently used items as well as bulky or unusual items such as:
   • Skiing
   • Bicycles
   • Tennis rocket
   • Blowers
   • Rake
   • Hoses
   • Ropes
2. 2 Purchase plastic storage baskets. For sports equipment, seasonal décor, and other items that need to be grouped together, plastic storage baskets are a great way to organize. Opt for clear plastic so you can see everything inside without having to dig into things.
3. 3 Hang up new shelving. If every meter counts for you, you might want to hang shelves or purchase lightly assembled shelving to increase storage space in your garage.
   • It is also very common to mount a plug-in panel on the wall as an easy storage method that provides quick access to tools. To avoid drilling the plugs directly into the wall and keeping it clean, you can hang hooks or other brackets on the chipboard sheet.
4. 4 Consider purchasing large tool boxes. If you have a lot of tools, consider purchasing a large vertical toolbox, some more serious option, so that your collection is always organized and properly organized. A large toolbox with casters is a great way to keep your work tools clean and accessible.

Method 3 of 3: Getting things organized

1. 1 Divide items according to their purpose. Classify your belongings by purpose and separate them accordingly. For example, entertainment items such as skateboards, rollers and balls can be placed in the same area. Then put the tools, saws and blades in another. Once you have sorted everything, it will be easier for you to arrange the items so that they are easily accessible.
   • How you organize will depend on what you have, but it is common practice to separate work tools from sports equipment or other items that are stored in your garage. For some people, the garage is a sacred place just for the car, while for others it is something more like "out of space in the closet and in the attic." Organize the space according to what kind of things you own.
2. 2 You can organize storage of things based on how often they are used. Set aside items that you don't use very often further into the garage or in more difficult-to-reach places. If you don't play tennis very often, you may want to put your rackets away behind the items you use more often, such as a lawn mower or a set of wrenches.
3. 3 You can organize items by seasons. You can also arrange things in the garage according to the seasons, alternating between winter and summer items. You probably won't really need your snow thrower in the heat of the summer, so you can plan reorganizations throughout the year to keep your tooling set up for the season. It won't take more than a few minutes.
4. 4 Be clear about everything. Finally, you can prevent chaos and confusion by properly labeling baskets, containers, and other storage containers that need to be opened to get to the items you want. If you have small items, such as screws and nails of different sizes, it is worth putting them in small containers and labeling them accordingly. It may seem a little tedious at first, but later on it will make your life much easier.