While it’s easy to relegate the garage to a big storage closet, it can truly be a versatile and valuable space with a little organization and the right products. If you’re keeping your garage door closed to hide the frontier of junk behind it, follow these easy steps and get on the path to garage organization:
- Keep only the essentials. The first step to achieving an organized garage is to minimize what’s in it. If you haven’t used an item in over a year, sell it, donate it or throw it out. Spring and summer time is the best time of the year for a garage sale.
- Utilize wall space. Whenever possible, take advantage of the wall space with shelves, baskets and hooks. For example, bikes take up an enormous amount of valuable floor space. Salvage it by installing hooks or try the innovative Gladiator® Claw Advance Bike Storage device for easy access to summer riding.
- Prioritize seasonal needs. Think about what you need and don’t need for the next few months. In the current season, keep frequently used items like lawn chairs and coolers in easy-to-get-to places and keep seasonal items like holiday decorations up high on a shelf.
- Research product options. Whether its cabinets, workbenches, wall systems, ball caddies, bike hooks and more, the right storage solution can help clear clutter and uncover more space.
Whether you’re a first time homeowner or an empty nester, an organized garage is a valuable garage.
For a chance to de-clutter and unveil the full potential of your garage, enter the Unveil Your Garage sweepstakes at www.GladiatorGw.com.
-Lou Ann Schafer
Senior Brand Manager, Gladiator® GarageWorks
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