Organizing the Garage
TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-237

Brett Dunne at DayBreak Group

agrees with Pam:

Organization expert Pam Hix offers tips on getting your garage in tiptop shape.


  • To organize small tools in the garage, tack an old belt to the edge of a shelf or cabinet at two-inch intervals. Slide tools into the slots for easy retrieval.

     

  • Hang an old tire against the back wall of the garage. This way if you come into the garage too fast, you will hit the tire, not the wall.

     

  • Hang old cabinets on garage walls. Use them to lock up harmful substances.

     

  • Mount a fold-down table on the wall for repair work and other tasks.

     

  • Hang a net across the ceiling of the garage to hold large and light items. Make sure the net does not interfere with the garage door.

     

  • Utilize used glass jars such as jelly or baby food jars, and screw the lid into a 2-by-4 piece of wood. Hang the piece with lids facing down so that you can grab the jar and twist on or off. This is a great way to store nails, screws or bolts.

     

  • Install wire shelving instead of wood. The wire shelving is easier for you too see what’s on higher shelves, and it’s virtually dust free.

     

  • Use a piece of plywood for hanging tools, shovels and brooms. Magnetic strips screwed into the plywood will hold lightweight tools. The others can be hung with nails.