Comments on: How to Organize Your Garage http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:51:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Niche Topics http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-108982 Niche Topics Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:50:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-108982 Great tips, thanks! The ceiling is also a great for storage space. You can insert a few hooks to hold bicycles etc. Many don't make good use of these areas for storage since they are difficult to reach. You can use a ladder, pulleys or a hydraulic lift to help you raise items into the elevated areas. Great tips, thanks! The ceiling is also a great for storage space. You can insert a few hooks to hold bicycles etc. Many don’t make good use of these areas for storage since they are difficult to reach. You can use a ladder, pulleys or a hydraulic lift to help you raise items into the elevated areas.

]]> By: Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-92333 Tom @ Canadian Finance Blog Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:21:02 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-92333 Ms Save Money, I am also going with some big bins for seasonal items. We recently moved it and almost everything is in the garage while I deal with it one box at a time. Planning to get my garage all set before winter! Ms Save Money, I am also going with some big bins for seasonal items. We recently moved it and almost everything is in the garage while I deal with it one box at a time. Planning to get my garage all set before winter!

]]> By: JJ http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91999 JJ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:34:15 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91999 I park in my garage so I don't let it get out of hand or order to begin with. I do not want to clean off the windows in winter, so I park inside even in summer. It becomes a habit and then no big cleaning job is needed. I park in my garage so I don’t let it get out of hand or order to begin with. I do not want to clean off the windows in winter, so I park inside even in summer. It becomes a habit and then no big cleaning job is needed.

]]> By: cannon_fodder http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91397 cannon_fodder Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:32:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91397 When my wife and I went house shopping 6 years ago we came across this couple in their mid-50's who had a nice bungalow. What blew me away was how neat and clean their garage was. Not only did they have relatively few items in the garage, but everything had its place. But, the ultimate was they had the garage floor painted with white epoxy paint. It looked like you could have children playing on it and not worry. We tried that but because we didn't prime it properly it eventually just flaked away and became an annoyance. We did however take some spare paint and paint the garage walls (they were constructed with drywall on them). We then placed hooks at various key locations, we use a hose reel to keep the hose in its place (easily one of the most obvious ways to make a garage look messy), installed some cheap wall cabinets from Walmart, hung our recycling bins on the wall and presto! But, most importantly, I vowed that when we bought this house with a 2 car garage it would always remain a 2 car garage! Like Steve in Montreal stated - the garage is primarily to protect the cars, not become an ever growing garbage bin (I know garage and garbage are spelled similarly but that is where it ends). Unfortunately, houses built now seem to really squeeze the size of garages to their bare minimum so like guinness416 mentioned, I store my snowblower in my next door neighbour's 1 1/2 car garage and for his troubles, I take care of his driveway and sidewalk. Whatever you do, don't start to let things piled up - a great aunt of mine passed away a few years ago and she used her garage as a storage locker. It took her kids over 2 weeks to go through everything after she passed away. When my wife and I went house shopping 6 years ago we came across this couple in their mid-50’s who had a nice bungalow. What blew me away was how neat and clean their garage was. Not only did they have relatively few items in the garage, but everything had its place. But, the ultimate was they had the garage floor painted with white epoxy paint. It looked like you could have children playing on it and not worry.

We tried that but because we didn’t prime it properly it eventually just flaked away and became an annoyance.

We did however take some spare paint and paint the garage walls (they were constructed with drywall on them). We then placed hooks at various key locations, we use a hose reel to keep the hose in its place (easily one of the most obvious ways to make a garage look messy), installed some cheap wall cabinets from Walmart, hung our recycling bins on the wall and presto!

But, most importantly, I vowed that when we bought this house with a 2 car garage it would always remain a 2 car garage! Like Steve in Montreal stated – the garage is primarily to protect the cars, not become an ever growing garbage bin (I know garage and garbage are spelled similarly but that is where it ends).

Unfortunately, houses built now seem to really squeeze the size of garages to their bare minimum so like guinness416 mentioned, I store my snowblower in my next door neighbour’s 1 1/2 car garage and for his troubles, I take care of his driveway and sidewalk.

Whatever you do, don’t start to let things piled up – a great aunt of mine passed away a few years ago and she used her garage as a storage locker. It took her kids over 2 weeks to go through everything after she passed away.

]]> By: Father of Five http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91234 Father of Five Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:46:34 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91234 Each August my wife and I scour the house looking for items we don't use - basically if we have not used it in the last 12 months, it is of no use. Most of these items collect in my workshop/shed and each August we have a flea market to get rid of things. Anything left over at the end of the day we take to the "Value Village" store and donate it. Keeps the clutter down, which I find builds up easily with 5 kids. Each August my wife and I scour the house looking for items we don’t use – basically if we have not used it in the last 12 months, it is of no use. Most of these items collect in my workshop/shed and each August we have a flea market to get rid of things. Anything left over at the end of the day we take to the “Value Village” store and donate it. Keeps the clutter down, which I find builds up easily with 5 kids.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91028 FrugalTrader Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:32:04 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91028 Thanks for the tips guys! DAvid, you are right, I do need a shed! Coming home this summer? Perhaps you can help me build one? Thanks for the tips guys!

DAvid, you are right, I do need a shed! Coming home this summer? Perhaps you can help me build one?

]]> By: DAvid http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91027 DAvid Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:15:38 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91027 You need a shed! DAvid You need a shed!

DAvid

]]> By: Steve - Montreal http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91018 Steve - Montreal Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:36:14 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91018 My best method is to keep the car parked in it. I see too many people that use their garage for storage as opposed to its real intent. My best method is to keep the car parked in it. I see too many people that use their garage for storage as opposed to its real intent.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91013 Andrew Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:42:10 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91013 These tips apply to the majority of rooms in your house let alone the Garage Frugal ;). These tips apply to the majority of rooms in your house let alone the Garage Frugal ;).

]]> By: Ms Save Money http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91008 Ms Save Money Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:24:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-91008 I find that having shelves on install around the walls of the garage helps keep the garage clean and organized. Also you can by large plastic containers to put away the things that you use only once a year - like decorations for Christmas, Halloween, etc. You can also use them just to put away books and such. Keeps everything clean and organize and dust doesn't accumulate. Just remember to label the plastic containers so you know what is inside. I find that having shelves on install around the walls of the garage helps keep the garage clean and organized. Also you can by large plastic containers to put away the things that you use only once a year – like decorations for Christmas, Halloween, etc. You can also use them just to put away books and such. Keeps everything clean and organize and dust doesn’t accumulate. Just remember to label the plastic containers so you know what is inside.

]]> By: Jacksonville Fence Contractor http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90989 Jacksonville Fence Contractor Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:37:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90989 Never underestimate the power of friendship and a case of beer. Last weekend I really needed to overhaul the garage and with three friends over it was completed within a few hours. And all it cost me was a case of beer and a BBQ. Now I just have to maintain it. Never underestimate the power of friendship and a case of beer. Last weekend I really needed to overhaul the garage and with three friends over it was completed within a few hours. And all it cost me was a case of beer and a BBQ. Now I just have to maintain it.

]]> By: NoDebtGuy http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90981 NoDebtGuy Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:41:35 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90981 Costco had these power lifts that would raise everything to the roof for you. I thought that was an awesome idea. Looked a little pricy though so we went with hooks to hang stuff from the roof instead. For the summer on vehicle sits outside, but in a couple of months we will have to clean up so I am not stuck scraping everyday! Costco had these power lifts that would raise everything to the roof for you. I thought that was an awesome idea. Looked a little pricy though so we went with hooks to hang stuff from the roof instead.

For the summer on vehicle sits outside, but in a couple of months we will have to clean up so I am not stuck scraping everyday!

]]> By: Bromoney Banks http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90976 Bromoney Banks Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:06:25 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90976 It helps SOOO much to get rid of the stuff you know you'll never look at again. It helps SOOO much to get rid of the stuff you know you’ll never look at again.

]]> By: Dharma http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90958 Dharma Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:03:33 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90958 I shut the door :) I shut the door :)

]]> By: nobleea http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90945 nobleea Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:36:09 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90945 There's a book called "Your Garagenous Zone" it's highly regarded for people looking to organize their garage. I borrowed it from the library and I can't say I was impressed. Really, a lot of advertising for different wall org systems, floor coatings, etc. Did give me some ideas though, and had some plans for DIY benches and such. Alex, I bet those blue ikea cabinets looks awesome. That's a great idea. There’s a book called “Your Garagenous Zone” it’s highly regarded for people looking to organize their garage. I borrowed it from the library and I can’t say I was impressed. Really, a lot of advertising for different wall org systems, floor coatings, etc. Did give me some ideas though, and had some plans for DIY benches and such.

Alex, I bet those blue ikea cabinets looks awesome. That’s a great idea.

]]> By: sekishin http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90930 sekishin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:11:08 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90930 Once I get a "path" cleared to the object I need at that time, I'm done . . . Once I get a “path” cleared to the object I need at that time, I’m done . . .

]]> By: Alex http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90929 Alex Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:10:55 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90929 I installed Ikea kitchen cabinets with shiny blue doors and a thick butcherblock countertop along the end wall. They were all from the "As-Is/Scratch-n-dent" section so they were cheaper than any other 'garage' cabinets I could find, plus they feel more durable. On one side wall, for all those large plastic storage bins, I built shelving out of 2x4s and 3/4" plywood. I can store up to 8 bins (each labeled with their contents) plus winter tires/toolchest/etc, and finally allow a car into the garage. Not to mention a few trips to the local Salvation Army to donate unused/unneeded items. I installed Ikea kitchen cabinets with shiny blue doors and a thick butcherblock countertop along the end wall. They were all from the “As-Is/Scratch-n-dent” section so they were cheaper than any other ‘garage’ cabinets I could find, plus they feel more durable. On one side wall, for all those large plastic storage bins, I built shelving out of 2×4s and 3/4″ plywood. I can store up to 8 bins (each labeled with their contents) plus winter tires/toolchest/etc, and finally allow a car into the garage.

Not to mention a few trips to the local Salvation Army to donate unused/unneeded items.

]]> By: guinness416 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-organize-your-garage.htm/comment-page-1#comment-90926 guinness416 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:59:47 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=913#comment-90926 Share equipment with your neighbours is my best tip. I live in the city so don't have a garage but our shed is pretty clean and clear because our street only has one lawnmower, one snowblower, etc. There's no reason to have 16 of them each doing one hour of work a week. Share equipment with your neighbours is my best tip. I live in the city so don’t have a garage but our shed is pretty clean and clear because our street only has one lawnmower, one snowblower, etc. There’s no reason to have 16 of them each doing one hour of work a week.

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