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3 Solutions to Your Messy Garage

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Organized Garage 2 copyHow many times have you tried to organize your garage? Our garages are filled with tools, flower pots, outdoor equipment, and random items that don’t fit in the house. Before you know it your garage is a defacto storage unit. What is the solution? We met with Kerri Salls, owner of Inspired Closets in Williston, Vermont for her top 3 garage organization tips.

1. Overhead Storage – Isolate items that are rectangular in shape and put them on an overhead rack or shelves. This is a good solution for items that you do not need every day. Use storage totes for holiday decorations (don’t forget to label the tote for seasonal retrieval). Other items that can be stored “above” include suitcases, coolers, pet kennels, and other totes.

2. Floor Storage – According to Kerri, “If it has wheels, it belongs on the floor.” Once you get items up and out of the way in overhead storage it becomes easier to accommodate your snowblower, lawn mower, and lawn fertilizer cart.

3. Recreation Equipment Storage – Canoes, kayaks, bikes, skis, etc. have their own unique storage solutions. When storing these items keep in mind how frequently you use these items and the ease of access.

If you are ready to tackle your garage and convert it from a storage unit to a place to park your vehicle, then it’s time to get some professional help. We recommend Inspired Closets for all of your garage inspo as their showroom will motivate you to organize all of your stuff! Their design experts will work with you to customize the best organization solution to fit your needs.

5 Storage Tips to Hide Your Clutter

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the holidays are here! The family is coming to town, which means it’s time to tidy up around the house. But seriously, where are you supposed to put all of the random piles of things you don’t have a home for? Don’t worry, we’re here to help out your clutter woes, read on for 5 storage ideas to help you declutter … or at least hide the clutter.

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Bed Storage – There are plenty of bed frame options out there that incorporate drawers into the base, creating ideal storage for clothing. There are also lift-up mattresses that offer a larger storage area for items you don’t use every day. Another simple solution? Bed risers. They will lift your bed 3-6 inches off the ground so that you can slide storage containers underneath.

Use the Inside of Doors – Your closet and cabinet doors can do double duty, hiding clutter behind closed doors, and adding storage to the doors themselves. You can purchase storage systems that mount to the back of your closet door and create vertical storage with different sized baskets. Or use an over-the-door shoe organizer on the back of your hall closet to store cleaning supplies, light bulbs, etc.

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Pull-Out Pantry – Do you have a tiny space between your refrigerator and wall? Turn that unused sliver of space into pull-out storage for canned food and spices. You just need a few basic tools, wood boards, dowels, and casters. Check out this DIY tutorial from Classy Clutter.

Between the Studs Storage – Your home is hiding potential storage space behind the drywall and between the studs! Remove a rectangular piece of drywall to reveal the hollow space between the studs and add a shelving niche. This new shallow shelving will provide space to display decorative items or books, liquor or barware in the rec room, or toiletries in the bathroom.

Stair Storage – This project will require custom construction, but building pull-out drawers into your stairs will create hidden and efficient storage. This is a creative fix for tiny spaces where you need to make every inch count.