The garage is often a dumping ground for whatever doesn’t fit into the house. If your garage needs a serious overhaul, set aside enough time to put it right and enlist help
Sort contents into piles of related items — house maintenance and repair supplies, sports gear, garden tools, holiday decorations, recycling, etc. For items that need to stay in the garage, install shelving and cabinets that will house the items close to where they’re needed.
Multiple drawers and cabinets keep everything organized and at your fingertips, so you don’t have to go searching through boxes in the garage. This feature allows visibility and accessibility of frequently used items, while other materials can be locked away.
Hang coat hooks for jackets and hats, and install a rack close to the outdoor door for muddy boots. To draw the eye away from clutter, turn the wall into an eye-catching space. Paint the wall a different color than all the other walls to add architectural interest.
Slatted walls and ceiling hooks accommodate storage of bicylces, kayaks, beach cruisers and golfing equipment.
A garage floor doesn’t have to be pretty. However, to reduce dirt tracked into the home, you might consider adding floor tiles. These tiles come in a variety of colors and can be mixed and matched to create various patterns.
