Organize and Update Your Garage Without Spending a Fortune

If a complete garage remodel isn’t in the picture this year, you can still spruce up your space with some of these easy, budget-friendly ideas to organize and update your garage.

Storage

Sporting equipment, tools, lawn care and snow removal, automotive… There’s no shortage of stuff to store in the average garage. Use as much vertical space as possible. Wall shelves, hanging hooks, cabinets, peg boards – you can even hang shelves and hooks from the ceiling.

Build your own or purchase from an array of garage-friendly designs intended to hold supplies, tools, or plastic totes. Consider rolling or pull-out shelves to maximize space and specialized storage for specialized gear – like bicycles and your collection of fishing poles. Whatever you choose, ensure it’s strong, durable, and easy to use.

Workspace

Without a space to work, any amount of storage feels inconvenient. You can repurpose an old desk or table or build a workspace into a wall of cabinets or shelves. Keep your most used tools nearby and handy. The backdrop of a workbench is a great place for a pegboard or a sheet metal magnet board.

Power and Light

Adding outlets around your garage, especially near the workstation, will make anything you plan to do easier. Ensure you have enough overhead light as well as task lights over any workspaces, and the garage is an ideal place for motion-activated lights.

Floors

A nice epoxy coating on the floor protects from cracks, grease, and stains and looks great. A layer of rubberized interlocking floor tiles can add visual appeal. But a good cleaning and patching can do wonders as well.

Insulation

Insulation on the walls and the overhead doors can keep your garage cooler in the summers and warmer in the winters – a great investment if you spend a lot of time in your garage year-round.

Just for Fun

And lastly, don’t be shy about adding some personality to your garage. This is a great space for a bright, fun paint color on the walls and eclectic wall art. The way you display your tools in neat rows or arrange your kayaks on the wall can impact the feel of your space as well. There’s no reason not to have a little fun in the garage.

Summary

Revitalize your garage with these easy, budget-friendly updates to get organized and make the space more functional. Check out Ashley Hedden’s Helpful Contacts for recommendations on contractors and storage solutions.

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