Regardless of how clean or organized you think your garage is, there is always room for improvement. Firstly, ensure that you have a high-quality garage door that is reliable. A well-insulated garage door will ensure that your space is kept warm in the winter and cool during the summer. Check the beautiful Ancram garage doors available through Hudson Valley Overhead Doors & Operators and select the one you like.
Once you have installed your new garage door, it is time to focus on the decluttering and storage tips:
- Make an accurate inventory of what you have in your garage – see what items you do not need anymore and throw out those that have expired or cannot be repaired/ are rendered useless.
- Organize your items in three large piles. These should be labeled as follows- for keeps, for sale, and for donating.
- Next, it is time to prepare your items for the next garage sale- you will get rid of unwanted items while also making some extra cash
- Next, it is time to sweep the floors, get rid of all the debris, and wash the floors
Ensure to sort all the items according to categories. For example, put all the camping gear and other related equipment in a separate area. Then, organize all your seasonal decorations (Halloween, Christmas, Easter) in another area. Also, arrange nicely in an accessible manner all the tools you frequently use and all the accessories you use for cleaning (washing fluids, sponges, buckets, etc.). Start using pegboards to keep all the lightweight items visible and accessible. Use shelves, hooks, and all sorts of baskets to organize the items nicely in your garage. For a truly customized garage, you should use slate walls, especially for those items that cannot be fitted onto a pegboard. This perfect wall-to-wall storage idea will help create more floor space in your garage and create a more organized look for your entire garage.