Small Garage: Here’s How to Keep It Organized

Keeping a garage organized and looking good is notforks, and any other items that you need for garden
always the easiest task to overcome. If you have amaintenance. Choose a rack that can hold a good
small garage, it is unfortunately that much harder toamount of weight while being damp resistant, in case
keep tools, sports equipment, trash cans, andyour garage usually gets wet during the rain.
outdoor furniture clean and organized. When youAnother great garden organizer must-have is a hose
have a small garage, with an abundant amount oforganizer. This wall-mounted organizer is definitely a
items that need to be stored, the best way to staygreat idea for a small garage as it allows your hose
organized is to invest in storage equipment that canto remain un-tangled and un-punctured. For electrical
help you make the most of the space you areextension cords, a Reel-A-Cord is the perfect solution
working with.with the capacity to store up to 175 feet of
Most people reserve the bulk amount of interiorextensions.
space in their garage for one or more cars. ThisSports Equipment
often leaves you with precious little space in which toBats, balls, ski equipment, mitts, and gloves can take
keep all of the items that you want to keep storedup a good amount of room in your garage. If your
in there. The trick in organizing any garage, especiallyfamily is active and heavily into many different
a smaller one, is to find and use storage organizerssports, it is likely that you have a good amount of
that can help you make proper use of your wall andsports equipment. In a small garage this can be an
ceiling space. Since most of the floor space will beabsolute nightmare to organize. Luckily, there are
used for vehicles, using up the extra, free verticalgarage storage items such as the EZNET that can
space is the best way of getting equipmentmake it a lot easier to cope with. The EZNET is a
organized. For a small garage, there are plenty offantastic wall-mounted, industrial strength, netted
wonderfully helpful types of storage containers and“hold-all,” that can serve as storage for a
organizers that will help you make the most of yourvast array of sporting equipment from balls to bats.
space.It is perfect for a small garage since it is
Shelving and Cabinetswall-mounted, and the flexible netting allows it to hold
While shelves and cabinets can always be well-used inall equipment safely and securely.
garages, when you have a smaller garage, you willFor those families that love to bike, there are rolling
need to become knowledgeable and choose carefully.bike stands that are ideal for any garage no matter
The best option in a small garage is to select tallwhat the size. The rolling bike stands have tiny
shelves that help you make use of the thin, verticalwheels that allow you to easily move the bike around
space you have open. Choose tall, free-standingyour garage without having to remove it from the
garage shelves with four or more tiers so that youstand.
can stack multiple items on them. There are alsoFishing Equipment
items, such as stackable organizing cubes, that allowTo keep fishing equipment organized safely is by no
you to custom design your storage to fit your limitedmeans an easy feat. Longer rods need support as
space.well as safe storage to remain intact and ready for
If you need portable storage, your best bet is athat next big family fishing trip. A couple of great
folding utility cart. This helpful tool can be stored inoptions for storing fishing equipment in the garage
flat form in the garage, and then folded outare fishing rod racks, and wall-mounted fishing rod
whenever you need it. These are perfect when youholders. The fishing rod rack is a great option if you
need a cart to take with you to the beach, picnics,have the space to spare. With a twelve-rod capacity,
and other outdoor events. These are also great for adrawers to organize lures and other supplies, and four
permanent place in your garage since it enables acasters that allow you to roll the entire rack
good amount of storage without taking up to muchsmoothly to wherever you need it, this is a perfect
space.option. In a smaller garage, you might not have the
Tools and Garden Equipmentfloor space for that kind of rack. In this case, the
Garden and maintenance tools can take up a lot ofnext best solution is a wall-mounted fishing rod holder.
room in your garage, especially if they are not wellWith a six-rod storage capacity and a secure
organized. The simple solution, and the most practicalceiling-mounted construction, this is perfect for
for a small garage, is a wall-mounted tool rack thatsmaller garages and can be installed  anywhere.
can effectively hold shovels, spades, rakes, hoes,