Many people's garages are so packed with stuff that there is no room left to park their car. The garage is a great place to store things but because most of us don't give much thought to how we store the items, the garage storage potential is not maximized. To understand how to increase your garage's storage potential, first you must consider who is using the space and how often they use it.
For instance, if you maintain your own lawn, you need space for your mower, weed whacker and hedge trimmer. In the summer you use these items once a week and in the winter less often. If you have children they may have a variety of sport and play equipment that they may use all year round. Also children generally have bicycles which they use quite frequently. Bicycles take up a lot of space but because your kids use them daily, they need to be easily accessible. Most of us store our painting supplies in the garage but only take them out once in awhile when we have a big painting project. Many people also use their garages for hobby work such as woodworking or craft projects.
So first look around your garage and see who has what stored there. Ask your kids what they use the most often and think about this for yourself too. Also peek in your closets if you can stand it and see if there are some things you might possibly want to store in the garage.
Now you know who is using the garage and what they are using. The next question is how are we going store things. This is where you can really increase your storage space. Garage storage systems have come a long way in the past ten years. Retailers have really expanded your product market in this area. The easiest way to get ideas for your garage is to go online or to your local retail store and look at the storage options available to you.
You will find basic type storage items in term of shelves, cabinets and storage bins but you can also find items specifically designed for your garage. These items can really help you use the space most efficiently. If you park your car in the garage you just have the space that borders the car for storage. So you need to use every inch of that space including the overhead space. You can find all sorts of garage overhead storage containers that attach to the ceiling of your garage. Whatever overhead storage you choose make sure you check the weight limits. You don't want anything falling down and landing on the roof of your car. Also consider if you want any of your storage units to roll. Rolling cabinets allow you to quickly get to items that would normally not be easily accessible.
Once you've made your choices and installed them, you are well on your way to a clean organized garage.