Does your garage get messy all the time? Have you wondered what to do about all the clutter of work tools that have filled your garage? Well, the answer is simple- DIY organizing hacks. The hacks we have curated in this article are helpful and easy to achieve. They will also leave your garage looking clean and clutter-free. Your garage probably has a few bikes, garden tools, footballs, and fishing rods strewn everywhere. A simple peg board may not just be enough to organize all that mess, but an overhead rack and labels can help. Here are 40 brilliant garage organizing tips that we consider borderline genius.
Create a Secret Storage Area Using the Ceiling
Many of us spend too much time trying to organize all our things on the floor when there is a whole world of space waiting to be used on the top. And this next hack takes this concept to the next level.
All you need are overhead racks. Add clamps and hooks as necessary. These racks will allow you to maximize your storage space and store seasonal items. And of course, it's the perfect spot to park your bike. Just like in the picture.
Create Custom Storage Space with a Flow Wall
Have you ever heard of flow walls? If not, it's about time. They help you to create a customized storage area and eliminate clutter on the ground. But how exactly do you install them?
Flow walls are so easy to install and maintain. They come with hooks that can be pushed and slid to change places. Using them, you could make changes to your garage anytime. And most importantly, no more mess and no more rummaging through piles of items
The Proper Way to Store Small Nails
This garage organizing tip is so simple we wonder why it isn't used more often. It's one of the easiest ways to avoid nails and screws littering the floor of your soon-to-be organized garage.
How many empty Mason jars do you have? Now is the time to whip them out. Screw their lids onto a wooden shelf and fill the jars with small items that need to be stored. This is as simple as ABC.
Reuse Old Magazine Holders
Who doesn't love it when they find an unexpected way to reuse old stuff? It leaves you with a sense of fulfillment when you see an unconventional way to give an old object a new life. Or is it just us?
This hack is a gem: use your old magazine hanger to store sandpaper! Store your sandpaper this way to prevent it from lying around carelessly. If you want something more substantial to store your orbital sander, make a sandbag storage station.
Keep Everything Organized With This Little Trick
This is another simple idea that is often neglected. Those plastic containers lying around your garage can be put to good use in storing your supplies and small work items.
While the clear bins can help you see what you're looking for, label the plastic containers. Yes, we know this doesn't sound like groundbreaking science, but you'd find it incredibly helpful. Labeling the containers will help you keep track of where each of your items is while making things so much tidier.
No More Mess With a Magnetic Catchall
If you regularly work in your garage, you know that there are tools that tend to get lost. You also know that you usually find them after you have already bought new ones. Well, no more. We've got you covered with this simple yet brilliant hack.
All you have to do is install a magnetic strip on your garage wall just like in the picture above. The magnetic catchall will keep your tools organized and easy to access. It is perfect for holding paint brushes, nails, and other metal objects.
Save Space and Time With This DIY
If you are a fishing enthusiast, you know that nothing is more annoying than reaching for your fishing rod to discover that your lines have tangled. The time and effort spent untangling them can be very frustrating. So, is there a simple solution?
You will love making this DIY fishing rod holder. It can be hung on the wall or even on the ceiling and is easy to make. There are many organization ideas you can try. Not to mention, it won't cost you much.
A Flexible Pegboard to Hold Tools
Pegboards are one of the most common garage hacks. They give you excellent organizational flexibility and give your garage more space. Imagine how much bigger it would get if you had ample garage space when you added a pegboard. This means bigger storage opportunities for you and, of course, less clutter.
After installing the pegboard, you are provided with several options for shelves, storage bins, hooks, and baskets. These bins and hooks can hold anything from paint rollers to screws. Awesome right?
Hooks, Plenty of Hooks
Hooks are one of the most underrated organizing hacks. Most people want to go for more extensive garage organization hacks, neglecting the importance of simple hooks. The most significant advantage of hooks is their versatility. They can be attached to the wall or used for various DIY projects. Hooks are a super cheap way to make hanging space.
When hooks are attached to the wall, they can become the perfect solution for storing folding chairs. Yes, instead of leaving all those folding chairs lying dangerously around in your garage, you can simply hang them on hooks. You can also hang your gardening tools, work boots, and whatever else takes up space.
DIY Gardening Tool Storage from an Old Bi-Fold
Have you ever been annoyed by the sheer amount of gardening supplies littered on your garage floor? You don't need to explain your frustration to us because we understand it too well. Gardening tools can make a big mess and get on your nerves whenever you step into your garage.
One option is to buy a pricey storage unit. However, that option is expensive. The second and best option is to make an old bi-fold door. This is an easy-to-do DIY project that will cost you only 20 dollars.
DIY Gardening Tool Storage from Old Pallet
This storage hack is borderline genius because it isn't something most people think of. If you do not have enough hooks for hanging your gardening tools, this simple DIY trick is your best bet. It is easy to set up and will cost zero dollars if you have an old pallet.
To do this hack, you just need to look for that old wooden pallet you aren't using. Hoist it on the wall and affix it. This would prevent it from toppling over. Then, start placing your tools. It's that simple. The slots are perfect for storing loose items like brooms and shovels. You can put wire on top so the items stand in place.
Wood Shop Paint Rack
This is a project that is a bit harder than the previous ones. However, if you aren't afraid of complex projects, you will enjoy making a wood shop spray paint rack. This multifunctional rack will house your spray paint and make your garage much brighter.
Additionally, it creates extra floor space and a workbench, allowing you to show your creativity. You can add hooks on the slat wall and utilize the additional area to organize other materials and tools.
Decorative Metal Wire Baskets
This is a simple way to keep your garage organized. Decorative metal wire baskets are often neglected but can prove to be a great way to keep your garage organized and your stuff visible. So, if you have a bunch of workout gear, hats, and gloves, you can use these baskets.
These baskets are affordable, so you get as many as you need. Place them beside the wall and get that chaotic garage under control. Larger wire baskets are great for kids' toys too.
Sliding Storage System On the Garage Ceiling
This storage hack shows us how much we neglect the space above us. Your garage will look much better if you use the space below and above you. If you need more storage space, simply construct a sliding garage system on the ceiling.
The sliding garage system is made of plywood flanges holding heavy-duty storage bins. You need to measure the length of the carriages and cut lumber to prepare for the carriage assembly. Then, install your storage by fastening it to ceiling jolts. You can store seasonal items like Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, or light clothes.
Cheap and Easy-to-Install Metal Shelf Units
Metal shelves can makeover your garage if you let them. Whether for garden supplies or winter gear, these metal shelves can take your garage from a cluttered mess to an organized room. The basic shelving units sit on the floor, and you don't need any assembling tools to get them ready.
One of the most significant advantages of these shelves is that they don't burn a hole in your pocket. Also, if you decide to move, you can take them apart and carry them to your next home. Some units come with wheels. So, line your garage wall with these shelves, and you'd have space for almost anything. Store your toolbox, extra paint, toilet paper, and whatever else you have an excess of.
Tool Tower Rack
Placing a tool tower rack in the corner of your garage gives you the perfect solution for storing your long hand-held cleaning items. You can store scrubbers, brooms, and brushes using this tool tower rack. They can also be used to store rakes, shovels, and other gardening tools that are long.
A great thing about tower racks is that they are on wheels. You can simply wheel them to any part of your garage and store your items on them. There are also stationary ones in case you need a more permanent solution.
Recycle Bin Hangers
A recycle bin can cause a mess. Now, imagine having four or five recycling bins lying around your garage. This is you inviting chaos into your space. So, what is the simple solution? By getting them off the floor and hanging them on the wall. We bet you didn't think that was possible. Imagine how cool it would look having your recycle bins hanging off the walls.
DIY recycle bin hangers are easy to make and will only take a small amount of your time. Also, they cost almost nothing to pull off. You need to have some lengths of 1 by 4 and 2 by 4 and some simple tools. Now your bin is off the floor and easy to reach.
Wall-Mounted Shelves for Heavy and Bulky Items
There is so much space on the wall to use for storing items. If you have a big open wall in your garage, then you are in luck because you have a perfect storage space that can be utilized. Did you know that the average wall-mounted garage shelf can handle 100-400 pounds? This makes them ideal for your bags of garden soil and snow tire rims.
You can also use them to store fragile things like the decorations you use during Christmas. If you can successfully cover the wall with these shelves, your garage will look very organized.
Screwdriver Rack
It can be a bummer to lose your screwdrivers constantly. Those little things always find a way to get lost no matter how many you buy. So, what is the best way to stop them from getting lost? The answer is simply creating a screwdriver rack.
You can mount the screwdriver on your tool board. The next option is to create a rack. It would be best if you had a scrap of softwood that is long enough to store all your screwdrivers, no matter their length. Then, mount it on the wall where you can reach, use and put them back.
DIY Storage Cabinet with Metal Wire Baskets
It is simple to create your own storage cabinet using metal wire baskets. One of the best things about these wire baskets is that they make beautiful storage bins. You can use metal picture hooks to hang them directly on the wall.
Alternatively, you can find a whiteboard in the racks and shelving section of any store that sells home improvement items. You can simply hang the wire baskets on the whiteboards when you find them. Store anything from toys to basketballs to boxes.
Put Your Plastic Bottles to Good Use
Are you looking for a way to organize your garage but be environmentally friendly? Look no further than plastic bottles. Instead of throwing them away and polluting the earth, you can reuse them in your garage for organizing small items. These plastic bottles provide a quick and cheap way to store nails and wood plugs.
Just drill a hole in the cap of your plastic soda bottle and insert eye bolts. Then, fix each eye bolt with two nuts. One of the nuts should be above the lid and the next one below. Then, cut a round hole in the shoulder of the bottle.
Store all Your Sports Balls Together
Your kids love to leave their balls lying carelessly on the garage floor. These balls can be harmless, but one misstep and you can find yourself tripping on a ball and landing painfully on your face. If you are unlucky, this can send you to a hospital where you will shell out thousands of dollars to get medical care.
So, how can the scenario painted in the first paragraph be prevented? By simply creating a dedicated area for your kids to store their balls. You can make the area using bungee ropes, which safely store the balls.
Upcycle an Old Filing Cabinet
So your old filing cabinet isn't good enough, and you have bought a replacement. You are thinking of how to dispose of that old filing cabinet. Hey, hold on! Don't be in a hurry to discard it. What if we told you that you could upcycle that old filing cabinet and use it to store your gardening tools?
Simply take your file cabinet down to your garage, remove the drawers, turn it over so the open spaces face upwards, then put your gardening equipment inside them. It is that simple. This is an effective way to turn a useless item into something helpful.
PVC Drill Holders
This is another brilliant way to keep cordless drills safe and orderly. These holders are made using PVC pipes. You can simply cut through the length of the PVC pipe using a bandsaw or a rotary tool. Then, you can use a heat gun to soften the pipe, widening it out until the device's body can fit perfectly into the pipe.
You should sand out any rough edges before drilling three holes in the top. The three holes drilled at the top of the PVC pipe will guide you to insert screws and washers, which will attach to the shelf. Now you can easily access your drills without making a mess.
Wall Mounted Bikes
We all love a good bike ride. However, bikes can soon become an eye sore when they take up all the space in our garages. Sometimes, you can't even get any work done without stepping over a bike. This can also lead to injuries if you trip. And if the bikes topple over, you can make an even bigger mess.
So, what is the best way to keep you and your bikes out of harm's way? Simply hang them on the wall. Storing bikes off the floor will keep them clean and dry while freeing up much-needed space. You can use cyclic brackets to hang them horizontally or vertically.
Make a Designated Laundry Nook
Are you looking for a brilliant utility room idea? You can simply convert a small area in your garage if you don't have a laundry room. Also, because it is in the garage does not mean it has to be dark and dingy.
You can paint and tile around a large sink to create a functional wet area. If you have proper ventilation, you can stack a washer and a dryer to make a fully functional laundry room in your garage.
Cleaning Tool Rack
Most people usually store their cleaning tools in the garage. While the garage helps keep the tools out of the way in the house, they can quickly make a mess. Often, you may stumble on these devices while working in your garage.
The simple solution is to craft a handy organizer out of scrap wood and pipes. When hung on the wall, this cleaning tool holder doesn't take up much space compared to a traditional storage bin.
Clutter Hiding Cabinets
Unless you are a messy person, most people don't like having clutter around their garages. Even though clutter can be unavoidable, especially when you are doing a lot of work in your garage, there should be a way to hide it when you are done. One of the simple DIY hacks you can use is by creating a clutter-hiding cabinet.
Clutter hiding cabinets are game changers when positioned in a garage workspace. The cabinet makes it easy to have supplies and tools within reach during your projects. This helps you to maximize efficiency while keeping the mess out of sight.
Garden Hose Holder
Because of its length, a garden hose can quickly become a huge mess in a garage. They can lay around the garage, taking up much room space and causing trips and falls. They can quickly clutter the area and make working in your garage uncomfortable. Garden hoses can soon become dangerous, especially if kids trip on them.
So, what is a simple solution to get a garden hose off the floor? Make a garden hose holder. Wrap it around metal tubs and attach them to the wall. This solution is simple, effective, and attractive.
Rolling Storage Shelves
What's better than a typical storage shelf? A rolling storage shelf. Keeping your garage organized isn't rocket science, it is a lot easier than you think. It only requires that you put some dedication and thought into getting all that clutter out of the way.
These DIY rolling shelf units are excellent for storage. They come at a lesser cost. We have a feeling that these shelving units will suit your needs perfectly. Remember that you will need to precut some plywood at the hardware store before you begin.
Coffee Can Rope Dispenser
You will be surprised how much mess ropes can cause. When they lie around on the garage floor in large enough quantities, they can quickly become an eyesore. Also, if you aren't careful, they can soon become a falling hazard. You must have thought of several ways to get them out of the way, failing many times to keep it clean. Well, here is a simple solution; a coffee can rope dispenser.
It is coffee to the rescue. You can stop fighting with tangled rope and twine and store them in a coffee can instead. Cut a slit at the can and put your string inside. You can pull the end through the top for easy dispensing.
A Place for Plants
A simple solution can be used to keep your plants and gardening supplies organized. You don't want your plants on the garage floor because they may get stepped on, and your months of hard work will be destroyed. So, the simple solution is to create a safe space where your plants and soil can be out of sight when you work in the garage.
You can use two freestanding storage cabinets that flank a garden workbench. This offers organization and space for various home and garden projects. Adding hooks to the wall for outdoor hats and tools can help keep the top of the workbench clutter-free.
Space Savvy Bike Storage
Bikes are one of the number one space clutterers in a garage. They quickly take up a lot of space and can even become injury hazards if care isn't taken. So, instead of storing your bikes on the floor, hang them on the ceiling. Hanging your bikes on the ceiling gives your garage a very cool look and leaves you with a lot of space on the floor.
When it comes to storing bikes, our method is to lean them against one another. However, it would be best if you resisted the urge to stash your bikes. Instead, use placed hooks on the garage walls or the ceilings.
Oversized Garage Storing Cabinets
With an oversized cabinet, you can say goodbye to clutter on your garage floor. These cabinets will leave your garage looking clean. They are inexpensive and straightforward to assemble. So, if you are looking for a perfect weekend project, this oversized garage storage cabinet may be your best bet.
To begin this project, you will need to use a stud finder to locate studs on the wall where the back of the cabinet will go. Then, you can use a level and a pencil to mark the stud. Remember you need to paint before you construct the frame. Also, let the paint dry before you begin assembling.
Stylish Garage Cabinets
While it is great to arrange your garage and keep it clutter-free, you can also add a touch of style and class to it. Who says your garage can't be a stylish-looking space? All you need to do is put in some creativity when trying to declutter your garage. In the picture below, we can see a very stylish arrangement of the garage.
The owners of this garage put their vertical space to work. They achieved this by hanging drywall on one side to enable them to install a wall storage system. The wall storage system hides the gear inside white totes. The system is also mounted high enough off the floor, which means that wheeled toys can be tucked underneath. Furthermore, colorful magnets on the fridge, a glossy metallic floor, and artwork make the garage style even more personalized.
Garage Tool Organization with Peg Board
One of the best ways to organize your garage tools is by creating a simple workstation. This workstation makes it easy for you to quickly reach your devices when you are working while providing a safe space for you to store them when you are done working. This way, you won't have to replace lost tools so often. Also, it would keep the tools out of the way.
You can create an organized station in the garage to stash tools and provide a workspace. On the workbench, you can collect your power tools. You can also use magnetic hooks to hold tools on the side. Ensure that you locate your workstation near a power outlet. This would stop you from moving equipment elsewhere when you want to work on a project.
DIY Garage Storage Shelf
Storing work boots in the garage is a good idea. This is because it helps declutter your house and saves you the embarrassment of having to explain to your house guests why you have dirty boots strewn everywhere. However, while storing boots in your garage declutters your house, the shoes can quickly start to clutter your garage. One of the best ways to stop this is by creating a storage shelf in your garage.
When you store boots, soil, bins, and watering cans upright on an adjustable shelf, it frees up space and reduces clutter on the floor. These adjustable shelves make it easy for any object sized. This is important because your storage needs may change over time. You can make the shelves with wood and nails. Make sure it is sturdy enough to hold your heavy items. You can remount the shelves at several heights to store new items.
All-in-One Garage Workstation
Won't it be a neat idea to own a garage workstation with all your working needs on it? This means you don't need to constantly move from one space to another, trying to get new working tools. The workstation also maximizes space in your garage. This is important if you want a lot of tool storage with built-in power and a table saw feed table.
Take advantage of your garage and create the ultimate working space. You can outfit a multi-purpose work area with a metal toolbox, caster, overhead cabinets, and a wall-mounted hook. You can even stylize the area by adding a solid rug or carpet to soften the hard floor.
Seasonal Clothing Storage
Most people like to store their seasonal clothes in the garage because seasonal garments don't need to be worn every day. Seasonal clothes such as winter jackets are bulky and can soon become a nuisance when left to lie carelessly on the garage floor or in a box. These clothes will begin to smell musty and stink up the garage if they aren't neatly kept.
The idea is to use clear, same-size containers to create a neat storing space for your seasonal clothes. Since your seasonal garments don't need to be accessed often, you can store them on the high shelf. Also, apply labels to them to help you identify the contents.
Garage Pegboard Storage
A pegboard is an excellent idea to keep your tools organized. With these brilliant pegboards, you can keep your essential tools organized and within reach. They are easy to make and relatively cheap. What's more? They can be stylized, leaving your garage looking very beautiful.
You may add a little color to your garage store by painting squares on the pegboard to designate space for specific items. Hang the pegboard on the wall and equip it with bins for an excellent storage system. The sideway bin stow comprises accessories that can't be hung from a hook. Items that can't be easily hung on a hook include gardening gloves and hose nozzles.
A garage should not be a place that is synonymous with chaos and disorganization. Turn your garage into an organized room by following the simple DIY hacks explained in this guide. The best thing about these hacks is that they aren't expensive and are simple to achieve. So, go ahead, and put them into practice today.