Create extra storage space in your garage with these clever solutions.
But available space becomes significantly smaller once you begin to actually pile everything inside.
That bulky lawnmower, giant snowman figurine, and last summer’spool equipmentcan quickly fill the garage.
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Being smart with the space you have is key.
Use the board for easy-to-hang items like saws, scissors, hammers, and pliers.
Attach shelves to the nearby plank wall to hold containers of nuts, bolts, nails, and washers.
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This allows everything you oughta be kept in one area and maximizes vertical storage space.
Anything that doesn’t need to actually come inside the home can be stored in this area.
Use this DIY shelf to store something lightweight, like outdoor sofa cushions or pool inflatables.
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If the walls were flat, you could hang more on them, right?
While an obstacle, the wall studs can still be used for storage.
Attach four caster wheels to the base of an old cabinet door to form a dolly.
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Slide the dolly underneath a workbench when you’re not using it to keep the floor clear.
Build a Garage Workshop
Have an abundance ofhome improvement gear?
Create your dream workshop by incorporatingpegboard panels, plank walls, and a bench with sufficient storage space.
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Attach them between beams or on the inside of a door to corral similar items.
Hook the handlebars and seat to it and hoist it up towards the ceiling.
When its time for a ride, carefully lower the bike to the ground.
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Thisbike storage ideasaves space, especially if you dont use your bikes year-round.
Hammer nails to act as hooks for tools.
Decide beforehand which tools you want to hang, so you know how far out to space the nails.
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Use baskets to store awkwardly-shaped items, like rolls of twine or rope.
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