š ļø Top 10 Garage Storage Tips (And Yesā¦ Ours Desperately Needs Them Too)
Letās be honestāour garage is chaos. We filmed the video to prove it (watch it if you dare). But hey, weāre not judgingāweāre here to fix it together. If your garage looks like a tornado met a toolbox, this post is for you.
So, weāve rounded up 10 practical, real-life storage tipsāand yes, weāre using them ourselves too. Letās dive in.
1. Declutter Like You Mean It
Start by pulling everything out. Yes, the camping chairs from 2009. The garden gnome with one eye? Heās gotta go. Only keep what you actually use.
š§° Pro tip: Create a āKeep, Donate, Binā station. It keeps you honest.
2. Use Vertical Space Like a Pro
Think up, not out. Garage walls are prime real estate. Hooks, racks, and shelves turn chaos into calm.
ā Try this: Heavy-Duty Garage Storage Hooks ā Set of 6
Perfect for hanging ladders, bikes, or your in-lawsā forgotten tools.
3. Clear Storage Bins with Labels
Out of sight, out of mind = lost forever. Use clear containers so you can see whatās insideāand label them clearly.
ā Bonus: Stackable bins are a space-saverās dream.
4. Pegboards = Secret Weapon
Customise your storage! Pegboards let you hang tools, sports gear, even cleaning suppliesāall in sight and easy to grab.
š” Coming soon to Smart Storage AU: Modular Pegboard Panels!
5. Zoned Storage Works Wonders
Create zones: garden tools, sporting goods, holiday decorations. Itāll save you hours searching for that elusive extension cord.
š§ Brain hack: Color-code bins or shelf labels by zone.
6. Overhead Storage is a Game-Changer
Install ceiling-mounted racks for long-term storage (think Christmas trees, seasonal gear, inflatable flamingos).
āļø Weāre currently testing a great overhead rack systemāwatch this space!
7. Rolling Cabinets for Flexibility
Move your tools or supplies where you need them. Rolling storage is great for working on DIY projects and saves back-and-forth trips.
š§ Check out our Multi-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet!
8. Use the Back of the Door
Install slim racks or hanging pockets behind your garage door for spray bottles, gloves, or small garden tools.
š„ Small hack, big impact.
9. Hang Your Bikes, Donāt Stack Them
Wall-mounted bike racks free up a ton of floor space (and prevent the dreaded domino effect).
š² Our bestselling Bike Wall Mount Rack makes this one easy.
10. Make It a 30-Minute Jobā¦ Repeatedly
Donāt try to fix your garage in one day. Schedule 30-minute tidy-ups weekly. Thatās how real progress happens.
š Pro move: Add a calendar reminder. Yes, really.
š„ Watch Us Try These Tips (Messy Garage Warning)
We filmed our own garage makeoverāand trust us, it needed it.
š Watch the chaos here
Weāll be using these exact Smart Storage products to transform it, and weāll keep you posted with progress pics and wins (and fails, probably).
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ā Final Thought
You donāt need a Pinterest-perfect garageājust a garage that works for you. Weāre on this journey too, and with the right products, a little motivation, and a couple of labelsā¦ youāll be amazed what a difference it makes.
Want help transforming your garage?
Shoot us a message or tag us on socials with your before-and-after pics @smartstorage.au!