Getting things off the floor means using every square inch of wall space, plus ceiling space wherever possible, such as storage space by installing overhead storage, shelving and cabinets to put stuff away. Like the ever-toppling Tupperware cupboard in my kitchen that empties onto the floor whenever I open the door, my garage is overflowing with falling rakes and shovels that I always seem to stumble over. Solution: install a peg board and hang these items on the wall or place them in a narrow barrel if you’ve got ample floor space.
4. Categorize your stuff
Don’t just fill drawers or you’ll slowly cram all the cabinets with junk again. You need to categorize based on type, season, frequency of use, and so on.
One simple solution is to label bins or cabinets so that you can easily grab, for example, electrical tape when you need to fix the lawnmower. Specify storage for particular jobs—electrical, plumbing, moving (ropes, bungee cords), painting to reduce redundancies and keep things at-the-ready. For general-use items—WD40, duct tape, wrenches and pliers, rags—don’t stow them away; rather, keep them together in a quick-to-grab spot.
Now that you’re mentally prepared, stop waiting for a rainy day—or worse, a scorcher in July when you should be relaxing—and turn your garage into a room with a view, or, at least a room you can walk around in.
electrician to avoid any mishaps.
Canadian Home Workshop contributor Jay Somerset has been writing about home renovations and other DIY projects since 2001. He lives with his wife and cat in Toronto. Each month he will tackle a home renovation project that can be done in a weekend or less. From insulating your pipes to installing a tankless water heater to tuning your barbecue, Jay will show you how to get it done right, right away.
What sort of weekend projects would you like to tackle? Please leave a comment below.
Read more in Home Reno & Design and Indoor
0 Comment