Has clutter overtaken your home? Is your garage the nesting place for all your extra
belongings? It could be time to check into the vast array of garage storage solutions
available to consumers. There are many storage systems available to choose from.
There are some unique arrangements available. If you need a lot of help for many
different pieces of equipment, or if you need only a bit of help, there is a garage
storage system right for just about any home.
There are several different styles to consider when choosing garage storage solutions.
All of these aid in saving space, but each does so in its own unique manner. Buyers
can choose from wall mounted solutions, free standing units and even ceiling mounted
pieces. In each of these categories, consumers will find a large array of solutions.
There are storage racks, bins, baskets, shelves, drawers and hoppers to take into
account.
Garage Storage Styles
Wall Mounted Storage
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There are many styles of wall mounted storage solutions available. There are wall
mount shelving units of almost any size imaginable. The smallest storage solutions
can help shoppers to organize the smallest items, which can very easily clutter any
work space. Bits and pieces such as screws, nails, nuts and bolts, and so many others
of the smallest items can find a home in smaller storage units. These units often
have small compartments designed to organize these small objects.
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Wall mounts also make great tool organizers. Consumers will be able to find several
styles of tool racks to help arrange these gadgets. You can find racks which allow
tools to be slid into their proper places. Tools can be easily seen, making it simple
to pick out the tool needed as well as being able to quickly and almost effortlessly
replace the tool when not in use. Another unique approach to tool racks are the new
magnetic style tool organizers. Both large and small tools are held in place by powerful
magnets on these organizing racks. This also allows for open visibility of tools.
In addition, the magnetic rack allocates space for easy removal of the proper tool,
making it a quick job to grab the proper tool needed, and then quickly put it
away again.
There are wall mount solutions for many specialized pieces of equipment. Consumers
can find baskets, bins, shelves and racks specially made to hold almost any specific
sports paraphernalia. One of the most unique designs sports a shelf system designed
so that the homeowner can park his/her car beneath the lowest shelf. There are baskets
designed to hold a number of balls of all shapes and sizes. Bat and ball wall mounted
holders are widely available. Shoppers can find ski racks designed to hold a pair
of skis and poles while others are intended to hold up to four pairs. Other wall
mounted organizers are built especially to hold one or two bicycles. Among smaller
wall mounted organizers, customers can locate hooks that will help organize any
number of tools and gadgets. The smallest hooks allow single tools to be hung where
desired. There are even special mounts that allow bulky items like wheelbarrows
to be mounted to the wall. You can find tool hooks that flip up, hang a ladder,
or even organize your household implements like mops and brooms. Also available
are lawn and garden tool organizers which help to keep rakes, hoses and other accouterments
in place.
Standing Organizers
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Standing garage organizers are a popular choice in garage storage solutions. When
looking to purchase standing organizers, customers are faced with cabinets, shelving
units, baskets and bins, racks, lockers and specialized equipment organizers. Buyers
can find small, mid-sized, large and even deluxe models of cabinet organizers.
These may be open shelves, or enclosed cabinets. They may have doors, drawers or
both. Other standing organizing equipment may be designed for specific tools or
gear. Shoppers can find free standing bike racks, ball bins, and even golf organizers.
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Ceiling Mounted Organizers
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When searching for the ability to use every inch of space, a unique design available
is ceiling mounted storage. Ceiling organizers allow homeowners to utilize otherwise
wasted space by storing unused items above the head. Some of the most popular ceiling
mounted organizers are bike racks and overhead rafters. The bike hooks and racks
allow a bicycle to be stored by hanging it from the ceiling. The overhead rafter
is a set of shelves designed to be hung from the ceiling, allowing the buyer to
store boxes or other items along the shelf system.
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Storage Cabinets
Storage cabinets may present the largest group of garage storage solutions available.
Storage cabinets are made from a variety of material including wood, metal, and
coated resin. Storage cabinets may be little more than a shelving unit, either open
or enclosed. Some may have sliding doors while others have doors that pull open.
Many have adjustable components to make storage solutions more personalized. Cabinets
can be found with varying numbers of shelves and/ or drawers. Garage storage cabinets
come in all sizes, from very small to deluxe. Steel lockers are even finding a new
life as garage storage solutions.
Features to Consider
Space Needed, Space Available
Organizing a garage can be a daunting task. Fortunately, there are many solutions
available to help make this job a little easier. There are several factors to consider
before purchasing garage storage units. Of course, one of the foremost considerations
is space. Do you need a small unit? Or is the deluxe cabinet what you need to provide
your garage with all of the space saving ability available? Consider also how you
might best utilize the space you have. Would wall mounts add to the compactness
of the undertaking? Are ceiling mounted racks and rafters an addition that would
be of best use? Do you have room to store items in free standing organizers or are
wall mounted solutions what you really need?
Another factor to consider is just what items do you most need to organize. Do you
have lots of small odds and ends that would store nicely in an open hopper bin?
Do you need a better way to organize your hand tools? Do you have sports and hobby
equipment that you need up and out of the way when not in use? Do you have big,
bulky, unsightly items that you cannot deal with?
In addition to considering how much space a particular garage has, customers may
also consider just how many belongings need organizing. Is a large assortment of
items that needs to be organized? Would a deluxe sized storage unit answer
all of your storage needs?
Durability
An important determining factor in choosing garage storage units is durability.
Most customers do not want to have to be back buying new storage solutions within
a few months or even in the next couple of years. Making sure to understand the
material that storage compartments are made from, as well as the amount of items
and weight they can hold, will help you get a longer life out of your purchase. Most storage
solutions are designed to store particular items. One would not want to knowingly
store heavy equipment such as a bike onto a hook or shelf not designed to hold that
amount of weight. This would not only defeat the purpose of the storage solution,
but may create a bigger problem as well. Obviously, certain materials will last longer than
others. Focusing on items that are designed to last is always key.
Design
One factor that many people take into consideration is the look or design of the
item to be purchased. If a customer already has a number of metal cabinets in the
garage, he or she may prefer to continue purchasing new items to match the ones
already in place. Some units may come in colors more attractive than others. Some
may have a certain style that pleases the customer. The look of garage storage pieces
might be no less important than other factors to many buyers.
Affordability
Last, but most certainly not least, price is often a deciding factor in most any
purchase. Getting a garage organized is indeed a great undertaking, but the purchase
of many of the larger items could put quite a dent in your pocketbook.
On the other hand, most of the smaller to mid-sized storage units are affordable
and work nicely into many budgets.
Price range
Prices for garage storage solutions can vary a great deal. This can be attributed
to the huge variance in size among organizing tools and units. Because some organizers,
such as hooks and racks, are so small in size, their price tag can often be just
a few dollars. When talking about the largest sized storage cabinet systems, the
prices can range up to $1000 or more.
Wall Mounted Storage
Wall mounted storage usually offers many affordable pieces. Tool organizers and racks
can begin in the $5 price range, with larger racks and magnetic tool holders running
up to $30. Sports ball racks can begin at $11 and baskets and bins can then range
up to $17 or more. Bike racks for single bikes begin at $29 and range up to $120
for double bike mounts. Ski racks for a single set of skis can be found for as little
as $9, while racks for storing up to four sets run up to $62. Tennis equipment can
be stored for as little as $14. Wall mounted organizers can hold and organize
household tools and utensils as well as lawn and garden paraphernalia. There is also the unique above-the-car style shelving unit. These items can range in price from
$40 up to $400.
Standing Organizers
Standing organizers can have a large price variation, due to the differences in
size among these units. Shelving units have been found to be affordable in a range
from $10-$45. Other styles of cabinets can run up to $250. The large open hopper
bins can cost in the range of $549-$599. Metal lockers start around $170.
Special equipment units for items like bicycles run in the range of $35-$120. Ball
and bat bins can range from $20-$50. When beginning to look at the largest, deluxe
cabinet systems, customers can expect to pay between $999 and $1800.
Ceiling Mounted Organizers
Ceiling mounted organizers are a unique solution to garage storage. Among these
solutions very affordable racks and shelves can be found. Single bikes can be hung
from a garage ceiling starting at $29. Overhead rafters can be hung for as little
as $30 and range up to $110. An above-the-car shelving solution can run a little more
with the price hovering at $400.
Storage Cabinets
A huge price difference can be found among garage storage cabinets. This is usually
due to the differing sizes of the cabinets available and may at times be attributed
to the material from which specific cabinets are constructed. Laminate built cabinets
can be found for $70, while other similar styled cabinets can run up to $250. Resin
cabinets can be purchased at affordable prices starting at $60 with the taller versions
selling for $145. Metal cabinets run a gamut from $169-$499. Open bin hoppers can
be a solution for many home owners. Those opting for this solution can expect to
pay from $549-$599. Deluxe cabinet systems are among the largest garage storage
solutions. These systems combine many cabinets, drawers and shelving units. These
can range from $999-$1800.
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