For many people, the garage is a space that is needed for much more than just storing a car. This area on your property is usually used to store anything that you might not use on daily basis like home cleaning equipment, cleaning products, machines, unused household items, furniture, sports gear, hobby equipment, tools, and gardening equipment. When so many items are being stashed in the garage, things can get out of hand pretty quickly.

Proper organisation equipment and good categorising techniques can keep these spaces from becoming too messy and cluttered.

In this guide, we are going to take a look at the best ways to categorise items in your garage so you can keep chaos at bay.

Start With Good Storage Gear

It is impossible to keep your garage organised and to keep things categorised if you don’t have anywhere to place your equipment. The first step to keeping a more organsed garage is investing in proper storage gear. Your garage needs a good set of metal shelves so you can store a lot more accessories vertically. You should also stock up on storage boxes and bottles so you can keep similar items or sets together.

Declutter And Get Rid Of Junk

Once you have lots of shelves and storage bins, you can start sorting through your belongings. Start by making two piles. One pile should include things you truly need, and want to keep and that are still in good condition. One pile should include things that you never use or items that are broken. It is best to get rid of the latter pile by donating to charity or tossing useless goods into the recycling bin.

Create Different Categories

After getting rid of clutter and useless junk, it is time to start categorising your belongings based on function. Here is a quick look at different categorisation strategies.

• Separate Based On The Purpose

The first way to categorise items is based on function. Create different piles for accessories like gardening gear, leisure gear, hobby gear, camping gear, painting supplies, power tools, or vehicle maintenance equipment.

• Separate According To The Frequency Of Use

Some garage equipment is used a lot more often than others. It is good to separate each pile you now have so the items you are most likely to use are positioned towards the front. For example, your car cleaning kit should be much closer positioned compared to car repair tools.

• Consider Seasonal Organisation

Some items are used much more often during certain seasons. In springtime, you might focus more on garden maintenance. In summer, you might focus more on water sports, and during autumn, you might need to use your leaf blower daily. With this type of categorisation strategy, you will need to rotate between items according to the different seasons. Position items you are most likely to use during a particular season in the front so they can easily be accessed.

Create Dedicated Spaces For Different Categories

When you are done piling everything up in different categories, you will have a much better idea of the type of storage bins or space you will need for each type of item. You can now divide the shelves you have in your garage into these different categories. Reserve one area for gardening equipment, one area for sporting equipment, one area for tools, or one area for cleaning products and chemicals.

Label Your Shelves And Bins

To avoid future chaos, you should clearly label each shelf or storage bin in your garage. Create clear labels for each category so you will know exactly where to find something in the future and where to put it once you are done using it.

Great garage ogranisation always starts with proper storage equipment. Give TopRax Australia a call if you are looking for quality metal shelves that you can assemble all on your own and use anywhere in your garage.