14 Ways to Declutter Your Garage

Keeping your garage neat, yet tools and necessary items close-at-hand has never been easier thanks to intuitive design and increased storage options. Don't give up on your garage! Find a storage solution that works for your space.

1. Storage Bins and Boxes
Probably the most versatile storage option, storage boxes and bins are a great choice for every room in the house (and for the garage, too!). From holiday decorations to extra bedding and out-of-season clothing, these affordable containers corral and organize our lives, so store your unused heirlooms and junk drawer finds in style. Endless options allow you to customize storage to fit your every need. 

2. Workbenches
These are a must for any handy-person. One of the first steps to creating an organized garage is designating areas for everything. No junk corners here! Optimize your space with storage that does more than hide things away. A dedicated place for projects keeps the mess contained and keeps you on track—you can pick up right where you left off and everything you need remains within arm's length.

3. Storage Lockers
For all the items you'd like hidden from view, colorful options infuse a space with life, and can warm up your garage's dreary cement. If your family enters through the garage, consider creating a a mud area in the garage to keep muddy shoes outside the house. For kids, individual lockers create a sense of ownership, making them more likely to put away their items. 

4. Shelving
Affordable and durable, storage shelving is by far the fastest way to organize a messy garage. Create rows of the versatile storage for a streamlined look, or mix with other storage helpers to design a customized option that works best for you.

5. Bike Racks
Bikes can be awkward to store and prone to toppling. Especially if you have kids, keep them out of the elements and the driveway with a space-saving bike rack. Not only will your garage be neater, but your yard will look tidier as well!

6. Peg Boards
For all those awkwardly-shaped, too big or too small items, there is the mighty pegboard. Made for jobs like a garage, these handy helpers have made their way into kitchens, bathrooms, and even bedrooms to help with storage needs. A breeze to install, they take up nearly no space, and offer endless organizing options. 

Tip!  Don't forget accessories for the little things! Those nails, odds-and-ends, doodas, and whatchamacallits can all be organized with accessories made just for the job at hand. Whether you're looking to organize your laundry area or get nails off the floor, there is a solution!

7. Garage Flooring and Mats
Cold and messy, it can be hard to picture your garage feeling like an extension of your home rather than a catch-all for everything that can't come in the house. Yet, small additions can make it feel cozy, clean, and warm. Add flooring to protect your garage floor, your feet, and make the room feel finished. Especially if you've got oil stains or cement that needs repairs, new flooring can change the entire space to a place you won't mind spending time in. 

8. Trash Cans
Keep trash cans away from pests and mischievous critters by housing them in the garage. Your yard stays neat and it's a much quicker walk to take the garbage out!

9. Ceiling Storage
The most often overlooked spot in any room, the ceiling provides the perfect extra space for all those odds and ends. With ceiling shelves holiday decorations, fishing poles, and all those rarely used items get a home, while freeing up much needed floor space. 

10. Portable Tool Storage
For tools that you're using daily and need to transport (or if you've only got a small, solid set of tools), consider portable tool storage. These movable options keep everything contained and in one place. Much like a tool box or belt, these options go where you go, and can easily be tucked away if you aren't using them at the moment. 

11. Sheds
Sometimes there genuinely isn't enough space in your garage to hold all your junk most valued possessions. Never fear, we've got sheds to the rescue! Organize your tools, sports equipment, and more by type, and create a she or he-shed. Whether you've got excessive craft supplies, tools, or decorations, a shed could be the perfect solution to your needs. It might even afford you a little privacy to work on your projects without interruption.

12. Sports Storage
Don't give up your favorite activities just because of a lack of space! Creative storage will allow you to organize awkward sized items, and get them out of the way for your next weekend outing. Not only will specialized storage make it easier to access your favorite equipment when you want to use it, but it creates an envious display of your many interests.

13. Garden Tool Holders
Your yard is impeccable, but all those tools need a place to go. If you find yourself tripping over rakes, shovels, hoses, and trimmers, it's time to tame the mess and make your whole gardening experience more pleasant. These specialty holders are made specifically to keep those tools in check, and organize that corner of tools.

14. Tool Cabinets
Sure, you can place your tools on the floor, or maybe a shelf, but the real craftsperson no doubt has a serious collection of tools, and that requires a serious storage cabinet. Trust us, once you convert to a specialty tool cabinet with a place for every tool, you'll never go back.