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Packed to the rafters
Notes:
- If you have a wooden garage, there’s a system of trusses overhead. Traditionally, people use this space to store wood, PVC pipe, ladders, and similar elongated objects.
- Strictly speaking, you shouldn’t store anything up there, since the trusses are supporting the weight of the roof and walls. On the other hand, the trusses are intendeIf you spread out the weight evenly and account for about five pounds for every foot, you can get quite a few things up there without fear.
- If you spread out the weight evenly and account for about five pounds for every foot, you can get quite a few things up there without fear.
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- if you need to store items that won’t fit between the rafters, use storage bins
- just make sure the bins are long enough to lay nicely between rafters
- another item are rafter hooks
- with these hooks you can hang tools, bikes, ladders and other items to open up your garage space.
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Floored!
Notes:
- Laying planks across the overhead beams can create makeshift “flooring,” but once again, take the weight of the wood into account as well as what you store on it. Be sure to secure everything. You don’t want a heavy box (or whatever) to tumble down and hit your roof, windshield, or head.
- If you have the means, talk to a carpenter or garage specialist about installing a loft for extra security and weight capacity.
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- an overhead garage unit suspending from the rafters
- again using weight balance to secure the unit, you can have plenty of storage for bins, tools and other garage items
- another consideration are garage hoist systems – use the hoists to storage water craft, bikes and more
- what’s nice about a hoist system is easy access to storage without having to climb and risk from falling when trying to retrieve something.
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Hang Ups
Notes:
- A common, and frankly lazy, way to store long-handled tools is to stack them against a wall and leave it at that. Pick up a batch of heavy-duty garage storage hooks or wall hangers and affix them onto the walls to hang implements up and away from the floor.
- Floor space is at a premium in the garage. Plus, it ensures you won’t accidently trip over a rake in the dark. Pegboards are another practical and charming way to get smaller tools out of the way.
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What other wall-mounted ideas to consider: [ scroll back up ]
- you can use these hanging rack systems for garden tools, tennis rackets, and outdoor trimmers and edgers
- mounted hooks can be used to hang bikes, golf clubs, and electrical codes
- mounted pegboards are perfect for small tools – but don’t forget mounted storage bins for all those little items you don’t want to throw away.
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Being shelf-ish
Notes:
- When considering how to maximize your home’s garage space, shelves are your biggest supporters. A shelving unit can turn a small part of the garage into a larger storage area, of course, but don’t restrict yourself to a single unit in a far corner.
- Measure your garage and see how much area you can offer to shelving without sacrificing maneuverability. A small garage can still accommodate a higher, shallower shelf and an extended top shelf, while a large garage can host an entire wall.
- If your garage ceiling and the studs below can handle the weight, consider overhead storage racks [see above] that hang just above head level.
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What can be used for shelving from the photo above: [ scroll back up ]
- open shelving is nice – but you might want to consider garage storage cabinets to keep your garage tidy looking
- you can find varying types of cabinets from storage units to garage tool organization
- there are also floor storage cages for everything sports like basketballs, ground balls, bats, and other.
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What Makes the cut?
Notes:
- Before storing anything in the garage, consider whether it’s the proper environment. Outdoor stuff belongs outdoors, of course, and you can stack or hang tools, sports equipment, and the like to your heart’s content.
- But remember that a garage is a potential haven for messes, grease, water, pests, sunlight, humidity, and more — even tires face plenty of hazards out there. If it’s perishable, meltable, or edible, don’t store it in the garage!
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- garages should be reserved for autos – some of your big investments – they need to be protected from weather related elements
- garages can also be converted into a workshop with a workbench – a section for DYI projects around the home
- so outdoor stuff such as lawnmowers, garden tools, bulk items, etc., can be stored in a garden shed
- something of the right size to give your garage plenty of room for things that matter.
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