Being organized doesn’t only make your living space much more attractive, it can put you in a good mood too. There are many different methods to organization, and some might surprise you. If a cluttered garage has been cluttering your mind lately, then the following tricks are just a few innovative approaches you can take to getting the place organized for space and peace of mind.
Paper Towel Holders
For any small objects you have with “donut-shaped” bodies (like duct tape or ribbon rolls), you can use paper towel holders to stack them from largest to tallest. The holders will not only vertically hold these objects in a much more organized way than tossing them into a box, but they’re also a great way to expedite the process of moving those items out of the garage all at once.
Tape up Cords
One of the most daunting obstacles most people face in their garage cleaning ambitions are tangled messes of electrical cords. With Velcro tape, you can get these cords organized a lot faster. Simply roll the cords into manageable bundles, then use the Velcro tape to secure them so they don’t come undone. Labels can be affixed to the tape so you can instantly see which types of cords you’re dealing with at a later time.
Magnetized Tool Storage
You can store your tools in a way that’s even more efficient than keeping them piled up on top of each other in the toolbox. With a magnetic strip, everything from hammers to scissors can be instantly affixed to the wall for easy visibility and better organization. For more garage organization tips, look at different types of vertical tool storage like hooks, clips, and wall sliders.
Miscellaneous Items
Instead of piling all of the little extras into big boxes that only compress the mess, you can use smaller boxes in a much neater fashion. Tiny parts, electronics, and all other miniature objects can all be given small designated boxes to store in a much less chaotic way. Just by having your items sorted by size, the entire scope of the organizing job becomes than much less intimidating.
Transparent Containment and Nailed Lids
If you want to make the storage of your items even more convenient, then using glass jars can help tremendously. Glass jars can aid in organization by helping you get an instant visual on what type of object you’ve designated to each one. This can be just as useful as having a written label.
To take things a step farther, DIYers can use a nail gun (or a very strong brand of glue) to affix the lids of each jar to an easily accessible surface, like the underbelly of any desks you may have in the garages. Once the lids have all been arranged in the way that you see fit, all that you have to do is twist those glass jars right into them for below and you’ve instantly saved yourself extra floor space.
Strategic Spice Containers
Spice containers have the potential for more than just seasoning up your food. There’s probably nothing more aggravating about a cluttered garage than the minefield of tiny nuts and bolts that may be littering the floor, but spice containers can fix this problem splendidly. Assign each spice container to be the keeper of a different type of nut or bolt, then take a few more minutes or so to organize them accordingly.
Getting your garage in order doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. Simply use some vertical storage and other easy organization tips to get a great look and to save on space.
