Sure, we rely on shoe storage and closet organizers to keep the inside of our homes as tidy as can be but, when it comes to our garages, it seemingly falls low on the priority list.

But, listen up. We’re in full spring cleaning mode and it’s best to render your garage in a state that you can be proud of. After all, isn’t it nice to be able to locate your tool boxes and actually get into your car?

Enter your all-in-one edit — right here, right now. We rounded up the 20 best garage storage options and ideas to have your space tidy. From DIY ideas for your garage to bike storage, we hit everything that’s been sitting all nice and pretty on your Pinterest board.

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“Over time, accumulated belongings can create clutter,” Gary McCoy, store manager at Central Charlotte Lowe’s who’s an expert across all product categories, including organization and storage solutions, told the New York Post. “The garage can work well as a storage space but needs to be kept organized.”

Not to mention, now’s the time to spring-clean your garage into a pleasing state. “As the weather gets warmer and our customers start to think about spring cleaning, they may be considering purchasing garage organization or storage items to help them do the job,” McCoy told us.

With the right storage solutions, you can make accessing your belongings easier and your garage tidier. Find our top expert-approved storage items and ideas below, and be sure to check out our in-depth FAQ section for more cleaning and organizing tips.

Ahead, our seasoned product expert best explains what to know ahead of your garage makeover.

According to CRAFTSMAN’s Garage Works 2024 survey, an overwhelming 76% of homeowners say their garages could potentially become the most productive room in their house. Moreover, nearly 1 in 4 attribute the development and growth of a side hustle to their garage space.

Additionally, 70% of homeowners want to use their garage for creative pursuits, more than 2 in 5 homeowners indicate that they use their garage space as a gym to work out or area to exercise and more than 60% of respondents are open to using their garage for a new venture like a side hustle or hobby.

The takeaway? It’s that much more important to keep your garage well-organized.

“You can store a multitude of items in a garage, including gardening supplies and tools, sports and hobby gear, seasonal items such as holiday decorations, household tools and hardware and much more,” McCoy told The Post.

If you’re short on space in your garage, consider storing larger items like lawnmowers in a storage shed. 

From wall shelving and utility cabinets to plastic containers, bins, and organizers, there’s an entire catalog of storage options you can find at your disposal.

“In addition to more traditional storage solutions, hooks and pegboards can help you hang items on your garage walls,” McCoy added.

Those two-wheelers take up plenty of space but, luckily, McCoy shares exactly how to maximize your space.

“If space is at a premium, the key is to be creative and invest in a product that lets you hang, rack or dock your bicycle on a wall or shelf or from the ceiling,” he said. “For example, a garage bike rack lets you keep your bike within easy reach but out of the way.”

Garage cabinets are great for storing items that you want enclosed, versus shelving where you keep items out in the open. 

“Since some cabinets offer lockable doors to keep curious little ones from accessing items within, they could be used to house sharp tools,” McCoy said. 

“Storing items vertically on shelves can save a lot of valuable floor space, increasing your garage’s overall storage capacity and providing a safer, more productive work area,” McCoy said. “When you’re buying shelving units, there are two factors that you should consider: if you want wall-mounted or footed shelving, and if you want casters (lockable wheels) or feet.”

You’ll also want to store items you don’t use as much on top of the shelves, per McCoy, while keeping more evergreen items on the easily reachable shelves. 

Overhead garage storage racks are the perfect garage storage solution to utilize currently unused space while organizing your garage. 

“They are particularly useful for seasonal items like kayaks, canoes, outdoor furniture, or decorations, as well as items like ladders and bikes,” McCoy listed.

“Steel tool storage cabinets and chests are well suited for garages and workshops with large tool collections, as drawers and trays can hold bulky tools and small accessories,” McCoy explained.

You can also use versatile pegboard and pegboard kits for a custom layout of tools, shelves and storage bins.

Let’s be real — it’s easy for sports equipment to become a jumbled mess. 

“Use hanging rails for sports gear and fishing rods,” McCoy advised. “Plastic bins can hold extra baseballs, mitts, pool stuff and clothing. Bungee cords added to the bottom of a shelving unit can easily store balls.”

Wall-mounted shelving works especially well for larger objects, including boxes and tools. “Some systems have a plastic coating that protects the shelving from the garage environment and prevents rust and corrosion,” McCoy said.

Given wall-mounted shelving requires more installation to move, “ensure that you know what you want your garage storage system to look like before you install,” he added.

“Whether you’re storing sporting equipment or holiday decorations, there are many different bins and boxes that you can use to organize your garage,” McCoy said. “I’d recommend using clear ones to quickly identify what you need.”

Most prefer to clean out their garage seasonally. “A deep clean each season and quick touch ups every few months should keep your garage in tip-top shape,” McCoy recommended.

The first step of garage organization is to look through the space and determine which items should or can be stored together. “This sorting step helps maximize space in the long run,” he shared.

Additionally, McCoy likes to recommend that when you’re organizing your garage, you create a storage plan. “You can do that by using grid paper to note measurements of windows, doors and utilities,” he recommended.

Another expert tip: Remember that garden tools work best near the door, trash and recycling should be within easy reach and seasonal items can be stored out of the way.

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