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Having a home and a family requires a lot of storage space. Up to a point where, often, even the basement and the shed are at full capacity. Yet we never think to use the garage. Tools, sporting goods, seasonal items and vehicle accessories are easily scattered in this space too often overlooked. Here are a few tips for the warm season to help you take full advantage of your garage storage space.

1. Determine the use of your garage

First and foremost, you need to know how you want to use your garage. Do you want to use it to park your car or rather a quad, or your lawn mower and snowblower? If you decide to store seasonal machinery in it, although it will be less crowded, your vehicle will no longer be sheltered from the weather. On the other hand, if you park your car in it, your garage will be more crowded and will need to be organized more effectively.

2. Sort out items in your garage

Before purchasing tables, hooks, storage cabinets, etc., you need to clean your garage from top to bottom; i.e., choose what you want to store in the garage and bring useless items picked up over the years to the ecocenter. Once this step is completed, the task at hand will appear less daunting and it will be easier to get a general idea of how you are going to organize the storage space.

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3. Preparing your garage

You can use several products in your garage that will help optimize the space. Racks or shelves are a must since you can store sports items, paint cans, bins and baskets.

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If you use hooks on the walls, you may want to hang bicycles, shovels and gardening items. Hooks will help save space as they are wall-mounted. To that effect, bicycles should always be wall-mounted so that they take up less space.

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Purchasing storage bins will allow you to have a tidy garage. In addition, you can stack them one on top of the other. They are affordable and, using a quality permanent marker, you can write what they contain. You will thus no longer be looking for the tent, sleeping bags and flashlights when you decide to go camping for the weekend!

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Lockable cabinets are also essential in a garage if you have young children. You can store chemical products, dangerous tools and valuables in them.

Don’t forget to use the garage ceiling. It is ideal for long and light objects such as a stepladder, a kayak, skis and lounge chairs. Just make sure that all articles are firmly in place to avoid accidents. You can even tie them to the structure for more safety.

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Moreover, a work space in the garage can also be useful. Install the workbench opposite the garage door so that when your vehicle is parked, it doesn’t clutter the work space. It may be interesting to install a perforated masonite board above the workbench to hang tools. It’s a great way to save space while your tools remain close at hand.

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Finally, it is easy to make effective use of your garage. All you need to do is purchase the right equipment, take the time to think about it and get rid of useless items. Although garages are underrated, they should be used to their full potential. Why not maintain your garage door at the same time?