The garage is a safe haven for a car, a lot of things and a man. We are accustomed to storing there everything that bothers us in the house. In order not to lose something in the chaos of this room, we suggest putting things in order, improving and maximizing the space of the garage. If you are a happy owner of a garage and a huge amount of tools, building materials and things, but do not know how to clean up your garage, then this article should help you.
Tools
Every self-respecting man is full of all sorts of different tools. From a Phillips screwdriver to a chain sharpener. Where can the poor owner of the garage hide all this, so as not to stumble and not look for the necessary pliers for half a day? There is a very simple and ergonomic solution to clean up the garage with your own hands - a perforated stand. It can be made from a standard plywood sheet, a metal sheet, or even the remains of a sandwich panel.
What you will need: a drill to drill holes of the desired diameter, screws or bolts identical in size to the holes, nuts for bolts and,actually, a sheet for the stand.
For convenience, the stand must be put on hinges (like door hinges) and attached to the wall. This will allow you to use both sides of the stand, making the most of your garage space. Drill the required number of holes, at a sufficient distance, screw a bolt into the hole and fasten it on the back with a nut. Suitable tools can be placed on each bolt on both sides. Everything will be in front of your eyes, the main thing is not to forget to return the tools to their place. The stand can be made not only single, but also double and triple: you get a “book” with hard pages. If you decide to make a stand from several sheets, then it would be advisable to mount it in the corner. So it will not interfere and take up some space in the garage.
Closet
Another option for keeping your tools in order is an ergonomic DIY cabinet. In it, you can make absolutely any size and height of shelves and partitions, based on the size of your inventory and tools.
This cabinet is easy to make, but you have to sweat. First you need to mark the place on the wall where your cabinet will be mounted. According to the size of the free space, it is necessary to draw a drawing of the future tool rack. Calculate how many shelves you need for convenience, how many drawers and what size. Draw on paper and take measurements. After drawing and measuring work, proceed to sawing out the necessary parts: sidewalls, upper and lower shelves, accessoryshelves and drawers. If there is not enough experience with wood, then you can abandon the boxes and replace them with ready-made containers and jars.
To make your garage perfect, you need to hang doors on your closet. They can do two things: hide tools and add storage space. Small pieces of polypropylene pipes of different diameters can be screwed onto the doors from the inside, and it is very convenient to lay out screwdrivers, hammers and all kinds of brushes in these impromptu cups.
Helpful advice
By the way, there is a little trick about jars. A plastic, transparent jar with a lid is a great option for organizing the garage. It is very convenient for storing self-tapping screws, screws and small drills. Screw the lid of the jar to the underside of the shelf and simply screw the jar in. So you have all the necessary small details in order and in plain sight. The same applies to airtight plastic food containers. There are very convenient lids with latches. They can also be screwed to a wooden surface and with one click open the container with the necessary contents. The main advantage of these vaults is transparency: this will help keep everything in sight and not look for the right size in all the nooks and crannies of the garage.
Garage - warehouse
If your garage is a mess not only from your tools and spare parts, but also from a huge number of seasonal items that interfered with the house and migrated to your shrine, then there is a solution for this mess.
Above is a photo of an order in a garage that stores all sorts ofhousehold items and clothes. A very good solution to the problem: a rack with wide shelves for storing large sealed containers. In such containers you can put clothes, spare parts, household chemicals, and anything you like. Here everything is in your hands. You only need to put together a rack, correctly measure and screw the shelves, and, of course, purchase containers. A couple of days of work, and the order is provided to you.
Another garage tidy idea
Ideal - do-it-yourself wardrobe in your garage! This vault, easy to make, will hide a lot of things in its bowels. In addition, the sliding wardrobe is quite convenient to use - this is a godsend for small garages. How to make it? Yes, it’s very simple, even a beginner who has just met with a screwdriver can handle it.
Select a blank wall of your garage for a closet and start marking. Directly on the wall, using a level, draw future shelves and compartments. Do not spare the height, make your closet to the ceiling - so you can load it to the maximum. As soon as the shelves have been drawn and approved by the wife, start measuring. Do not forget to write down all measurements, as accuracy is very important in carpentry. Have you measured everything? Proceed to the blanks: box, shelves, partitions.
Once you have your shelving unit, start building the top rail for your doors. The rail can be made from a metal U-shaped profile. And it is possible from a simple wooden bar. The only minus of the beam is that the wheel will roll a furrow on it over time, the door will “sit down” and willbrake halfway.
Doors can be put together by yourself, or you can use old and unnecessary ones. Restoring the door is not difficult. Next, you need to attach a structure with a furniture wheel to the upper part, which will move the door along the rail. Such a closet will help to keep order in the garage even with a huge number of things and tools.
Results
If the owner of the garage grows hands "that end" and has a great desire to clean up the "holy holies" to your liking, then this article could help you. As they say, there would be a desire, but order in the garage is a thing.
