| Garage storage units are available in many | | | | protective edges. |
| different types and configurations. The | | | | |
| specific kind of garage organizer you select | | | | Tool Cabinets: |
| will largely depend on what you will be using | | | | |
| it for. If you are constantly clearing a | | | | Tool cabinets resemble base cabinets but are |
| space to use as a work shop or a potting | | | | intended to hold a variety of tools. They can |
| table, you might want to include a shelving | | | | be a freestanding column of narrow drawers, |
| unit with a large flat work surface. Garage | | | | or they can feature 2 or 3 large drawers, |
| storage organizers include all purpose | | | | varying drawer sizes and compartments with |
| utility cabinets, racks, freestanding tool | | | | doors. They can be stationary or on casters. |
| chests and pegboard hutches. Another way to | | | | |
| organize your garage exactly the way you want | | | | Garage Hutches: |
| it is to purchase individual pieces such as a | | | | |
| rolling island, wall cabinets or vertical | | | | Garage hutches fall into two general |
| storage cabinets, all of which are designed | | | | categories, pegboards and storage hutches. |
| to create a customized system to meet your | | | | They are designed to conveniently store items |
| specific requirements. | | | | close at hand by suspending them directly |
| | | | above the work surface. A pegboard hutch |
| After sorting what and what not to keep, you | | | | allows you to keep your tools organized and |
| will have a better idea of what kind of | | | | readily accessible in plain sight. Storage |
| garage organizer to buy. If the majority of | | | | hutches are shelves that can be paired with a |
| the items are boxes of a fairly uniform size, | | | | base cabinet or bench to create an organized |
| then storage shelving would be ideal. If you | | | | work space in the garage. They are ideal for |
| have children and you need to store a lot of | | | | storing containers, tools and small pieces of |
| hazardous materials or dangerous tools, | | | | equipment. |
| consider purchasing lockable storage | | | | |
| cabinets. When the majority of items are | | | | Garage Cabinet Sets: |
| bulky and not uniform in size or shape, the | | | | |
| best solution is stackable storage bins or | | | | A viable alternative to custom-designed |
| multi-purpose cabinets. | | | | systems, a garage cabinet set incorporates |
| | | | various types of garage storage such as a |
| Garage storage units come in all different | | | | base cabinet, a tall storage cabinet, and a |
| sizes. Before purchasing one unit or a | | | | pegboard or storage hutch. They are ideal for |
| combination of garage organizers, decide | | | | organizing a garage in which you want to |
| where it's going and then take measurements. | | | | create a work space for your gardening or |
| You don't want to end up with a unit that | | | | repair projects, in addition to have a place |
| will block a doorway or be too tall. If you | | | | to store things away. |
| would like to be able to use the unit when | | | | |
| the vehicle is in the garage, take into | | | | Wall Mounted Cabinets: |
| account that many types of cabinets have | | | | |
| doors that open outward. | | | | Mounted wall cabinets maximize your storage |
| | | | options without using up valuable floor |
| Types of Garage Storage Units: | | | | space. They can have enclosed shelves, doors |
| | | | and/or locks, and cubbies or dividers. To |
| Tall Storage Cabinets: | | | | make the most out of your wall storage space, |
| | | | also consider the shape of your wall mounted |
| Tall storage cabinets provide easy | | | | cabinet. If it is long and rectangular, it |
| freestanding storage solutions for a | | | | will use the space horizontally, while an |
| cluttered garage. Start with one cabinet and | | | | oversize, square or tall cabinet will utilize |
| add as needed. They are perfect for storing a | | | | the space vertically. |
| variety of items such as lawn care products, | | | | |
| gardening supplies and other accessories. | | | | Garage Storage Racks: |
| Depending on the style, they effectively | | | | |
| store long, narrow items and can include | | | | Garage storage racks come in many styles |
| partitioned bins and/or shelving. If you have | | | | suited to a variety of multi-purpose uses |
| a lot of items to store, they are ideal for | | | | like storing bicycles, tools and sports |
| garages with limited space. | | | | equipment. They are ideal for creating a |
| | | | place to put often-used items close at hand |
| Base Cabinets: | | | | while controlling clutter and preventing |
| | | | accidents. They have the added benefit of |
| Base cabinets are an affordable alternative | | | | using wall rather than floor space. |
| to built-in cabinets, and with so many brands | | | | |
| and kinds to choose from, you are sure to | | | | Spending time organizing your garage will be |
| find exactly what you need. Base cabinets can | | | | well worth the effort, especially after you |
| be used by themselves or as the beginning of | | | | realize there is now room for your car! No |
| your own customized garage storage system. | | | | matter what kind of garage storage organizer |
| Generally, depending on the manufacturer, | | | | you are considering buying, I hope this |
| they have a number of drawers, are mobile and | | | | article has provided you with valuable |
| have open or enclosed shelves. They can | | | | insights that will help make the decision a |
| include features like key locks, height | | | | little easier. |
| adjustable feet, reinforced metal corners and | | | | |