Lots About Garages

« « Build a Detached Garage From The Ground Up | The Right Garage Organizer System for You » »

Garage Storage Cabinet and its Uses

Friday, July 11th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Introduction

Everyone eventually tumbles to the notion that more storage is needed in the home. Oddly enough, that storage is usually found outside the house, or more properly, in the garage. Depending on the size and type of garage you have, space can be found in the rafters or slug from the ceiling. This is a good option for those things that are needed only occasionally. But its often not an ideal storage method because of the height and access requirements. For a more ground level and accessible solution, the garage storage cabinet comes to mind.

At first glance, the garage storage cabinet may seem to take up more space than it provides. It does take up floor and wall space and can significantly impact your ability to move around the garage. Still, it can also provide counter space (depending on height) and it will force a certain order in storing items. Also keep in mind that if you get an upright garage storage cabinet, you can store more vertically and thereby save more space. Don’t forget the utility of the garage storage rack: it is excellent for hanging large items that do not fit into the cabinets and would otherwise be left on the garage floor.

Space and Measurements

Make certain that before you run off to your local auto-parts store that you map out your garage space, know what you want to do with it, and take appropriate measurements. Decide whether you need counter space granted by the lower garage storage cabinet or whether you are better off with the full size garage storage cabinet because you may have many oversize items. If you possibly can, make these determinations before you build an attached garage or even build a detached garage. Knowing what function the space is going to serve beforehand makes the process and purchase of garage storage cabinets a simpler matter.

Accessorize the Cabinet

Garage storage cabinets do not simply have to be closets where you throw everything that seemingly has no other place. Use all space is the mantra here. You can mount tool hooks, shelves, hazardous material storage (paint, oil, turpentine, etc), collapsing power tool stations, purpose built material containers, and a whole raft of other options. The whole point is to not simply think where you will place the garage storage cabinet, but how you will order and best use the space within. Otherwise, all you will accomplish is identifying containers to hold your junk. Systematize and organize!

In the End

The floor and walls of your garage have tremendous potential or storage and organization. All you have to do is have a plan, be creative, and know what you want from the beginning of the job to the end. Let us know how it turns out!

People are King - Share the Wealth!