Move aside, pricey garage storage solutions.
These thrifted finds are good for the environment and your wallet.
Give your wallet and the environment a break with these repurposed storage ideas.
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The next time you head to the thrift store, put on your creative cap.
Thrifted Furniture
Keep your potting needs in one spot by transforming an old cabinet, hutch, or buffet.
Pots, watering cans, and other supplies are displayed on the open shelves of thisvintage piece.
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The bottom has ample space to store larger items like soil.
Try attaching hooks to the side to hang gardening tools.
Glass Jars
Need to store small but still be able to see what’s inside at a glance?
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Wash out old jars and store anything from seeds to screws.
And you don’t even have to go shopping for thisrepurposed storage solution.
Label the jars to further organize like items.
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Milk Crates
Sports equipmentcan be tough to store.
Keep sports items in their place with heavy-duty milk crates mounted to the wall.
Wood Boxes
Garage storage works best when it gets items off the ground.
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Store small, lightweight items in old fruit crates mounted to the wall.
Spruce up wood crates with some paint or stain for a finished look.
Repurposed Cans
When thrifting, you never know what you’re going to find.
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This set of tin cans from a flea market makes an adorable (and practical!)
For more storage space, try creating a caddy with coffee containers instead.
Reclaimed Dresser
Don’t be afraid to modify a piece of thrifted furniture to fit your garage storage needs.
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The doors were removed and the wood received a coat of fresh orange paint.
The buffet top was replaced with a solid-core pine door that doubles as a workbench.
Wire Baskets
Baskets are accessible, affordable, and can be labeled with ease.
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Make life easier by using a vintage suitcase or lidded box to create an al fresco dining kit.
Look for a container with multiple compartments to easily separate dining essentials.
Add dividers using cardboard or thin sheets of wood if your suitcase doesn’t have multiple sections.
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Coffee Cans
Put metal coffee containers to use in your garage for small odds and ends.
Screw your coffee containers to a wall or set them in a row on a shelf for easy access.
Keep like items together to stay organized.
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Tool Box
Need a spot to stash your garden seeds?
An antique tool chest is a perfect solution.
Its durable frame and roomy interior are perfect for holding seed packets, small spades, and garden gloves.
