One of the frequently used but often misused areas of the home is the garage. If you go outside and take a look in your garage, what do you see? If you’re like most people, you’ll see boxes and other items strewn across the floor, things leaning against the wall, and a wide variety of other items that may be here or there. The only thing not normally seen in the garage is a car. If you are in this situation, how can you choose a garage storage system that is right for you?

One of the first things to consider is that there are many different systems available. Some of them will make good use of different areas of the garage, such as the area along the walls, the ceiling, or perhaps even better use of the floor. In either case, it’s a good idea to take an inventory of the various items found in the garage. Think about how they could be stored correctly to make the most of the available space. With those things in mind, it’s time you did some research.

A simple internet search will provide you with a wide variety of options for storing items in the garage. It can be anything from hooks that allow you to hang bikes from the ceiling to cabinets that will store things out of the way. You can also find a garage storage system that uses a pegboard. Garage pegboard is often something thought to only be useful for hanging tools. The fact is, it can hang a lot more than just tools and will help keep smaller items organized and off the floor.

When you start to consider the various ways you could store items along the garage walls, you can start to open up the floor. Most people get excited when they get to that point and start looking for other areas where they can store items. If you are using a storage system, such as cabinets along the wall, consider the fact that you can also store items on top of those cabinets. This can be anything from pieces of wood to paint cans to empty boxes. Be aware that if those items fall off the top of the cabinet when you are standing below it, it could cause serious injury. Most people tend to stack lighter items higher.

It may take some thinking, but if you organize your garage correctly, you’ll find that you have a lot more storage space. You may also find that you can take your car into the garage and keep it out of the weather. In either case, the tidy area that is now your garage will be something that will benefit you and your family.