When we think about necessary items for the home, we rarely consider what should be in our garage. But it’s actually a vital part of our house and has multiple uses. If you’re considering investing a garage, you’ll want more use out of it than just keeping your car out of the weather, they can be used to store all kinds of equipment as well as those items you just don’t use that often.
Let’s take a look at some essential items that you should have in your garage as well as some handy storage ideas.
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Items you need in your garage
Utility shelf
Cabinets are a great way to store items that need to be protected against dust and anything airborne in your garage. However, as they are hidden from sight, it’s easy for them to become disorganized and messy in the blink of an eye.
Having shelving units instead of cabinets mean that you’re forced to keep everything clean and tidy. They will need to kept neat so that you’re able to find what you need which is great for those who struggle with organization.
Shelving units also tend to be cheaper than cabinets meaning you can save money with them as well.
Tool wall
Having a tool kit is an essential part of any household but it can be difficult to find anything quickly. Building a tool wall means you have all of your tools on display so you can find whatever you need in an instant. It’s also helpful if you’ve loaned out tools to friends or family members as you can find exactly what you gave them by looking for the empty space on your wall.
They’re easy to use and build as well as being a cost effective way to store your tools. A tool wall also doesn’t use up any space, so you have lots more room for the bulkier items in your garage.
Hoists for bikes or sporting equipment
Your garage is the only place you can store items such as bikes or canoes or any other large sporting equipment. These items are great to have but storing them can be a logistical nightmare. But using a hoist, you can tether them to the ceiling of your garage and store them safely until you need to use them.
These hoists are easy to build and are a very economical choice as they are made out of very simple straps and hooks. Your sporting equipment can hang from the rafters, above any cars or other equipment that needs to be stored on the ground. This makes the best use of your space for these otherwise difficult items.
Fold out work bench
If you do a lot of DIY or you’re a fan of fixing your own equipment, a work bench is an essential part of the garage you should invest in. But you don’t want something that’s going to take up a lot of the limited space you have in your garage. This is where a fold out work bench is the best of both worlds.
You need something that’s going to be sturdy enough to work on but not so heavy that you can’t manage to fold it out yourself! It can be attached to the wall and then folded out as and when you need it.
A fold out work bench can even be used as extra storage space if you’re running low as it can be folded out and used as a shelf as well. This is also the economical choice as some standard work benches can be on the pricey side.
Your garage is an essential part of your home and keeping it neat and tidy can keep your mind at ease. It also makes any work you need to do smoother and easier as you can find whatever you need quickly and makes tidying up afterwards a much quicker operation. Ensuring you have all of these handy bits of equipment will make your garage an essential part of your home.