Your garage acts as a common area for piling, stacking and even hoarding items. As such, organization is a key component in making optimal use of this location. Keep in mind that properly organizing your garage will also free up space to store supplies and other materials that accumulate in closets and shelves inside the house. Another bonus: a well-organized and de-cluttered space is conducive to a healthy mental frame of mind. Rest assured, your clean-up need not be a tedious task with the help of the following organization systems, complete with suggestions to most effectively use them.

Wall organization systems

Optimize your garage space by mounting those large outdoor tools and equipment, seasonal items and other bulky items on the wall. Railing systems, for instance, allow you to mix and match different hanging hooks to organize bicycles, gardening tools or any other equipment with versatility to suit your needs.

Pegboard organizers are also very useful in tidying up the garage. Pegboards save a lot of space by easily managing small tools and equipment. Having more equipment hanging on the walls will free up floor space and make it feel larger and cleaner.

Adaptability is a key function with these two systems – installing them will allow you to easily move and store items around your garage based on their seasonal usage.

Garage cabinetry

Get the most out of your organizational efforts with garage cabinets. Cabinets create a clean and simple workspace and are customizable to your needs. With the inclusion of shelving and cabinets, you can store commonly used items and other small pieces of equipment systematically. As the garage is home to many homeowners’ personal belongings, cabinets can also be great in ensuring their proper protection. Their lockability will give you piece of mind knowing your most valuable tools and other items are hidden and safe. Last, by keeping items out of the way with cabinets, you’ll have even more floor space for larger items like vehicles.

Free both garage space and your mind with a storage system that works for you and your needs. Visit your local Co-op Home Centre for solutions to help you clear the clutter.