Garage Storage Ideas - Turning Chaos into Order

One weekend is all it will take for you to turn your garage into a well organised storage facility.

Before you start you should contemplate what storage facilities you are going to use to store all your garage items. There are plenty of options available from garage shelving, storage cabinet, garage storage kits and plenty of accessories to store individual items.

Storing the items is easy when you have Slatwall panels fitted to your garage wall, they are easy to fit and allow easy storage of your valuable items such as garden tools, bike storage and golf equipment storage.



But first you have to organise your garage. Firstly, before you begin your garage storage project it’s a good idea to put your items in categories. Think about putting your tools together, storing your seasonal items in one place such as Christmas decorations, items for your car, decorating equipment and paint and of course items for recycling.

Once you have sorted your items, think about giving the garage a thorough clean and if the property is new this is a great time to think about painting the garage.

When you are sorting your items think about creating zones in your garage so you know what items are where in the garage. This also allows you to store the items you use most frequently in a part of the garage that allows you easy and everyday access.

If you are install new garage storage solutions think about measuring walls and ensuring you have enough space to fit the garage shelving or garage storage kits. Many of these kits are easy to fit and require little tools.

Lawn and garden equipment is always a good place to start and normally I would recommend having them at the front of the garage to allow easy and regular access. Think about using Garden Tools Storage Kits for the garden tools, this allows you to store them off the floor and creates storage space underneath for the lawn mower, wheelbarrow and any larger garden equipment

For sporting equipment or our golf equipment, storing them is easy; you just need to think about whether you want garage shelving or whether you prefer garage wall storage kits. There are many golf club storage kits designed to specifically store your golf clubs and golf equipment securely in order to protect them from damage or dust

Many of us have a bicycle or number of bikes and bike storage is important for us. Bikes can get easily damaged when stored incorrectly in the garage and you should think about bike storage solutions. There are many such bike storage kits available and some even install bike hoists. Most go with the bike storage kits though as these represent great value for money and are affordable to most. They are easily fitted and keep your bike safe from accidental damage.

Hope this gives you some useful garage storage ideas and garage storage solutions. What was once a messy untidy and unclean place to store your items can now be a clean, tidy, well organised storage facility.

Shoe Rack – One for the ladies!

Shoe Rack for the lady - Brownie points for the hubby

Well, I know how popular Garage Storage kits from StorageMaker have been recently but people seem to be finding new uses for them every day!

A guy just called me up and asked if it was possible for him to order some of our Slatwall panels and accessories as he wanted to make the most of the storage space in his home. "Sure, of course" I said and went on to ask a few questions to try and find out what his storage ideas were and where he wanted to fit his home storage panels.

Thinking he was going to say in the garage, under the stairs, in an outdoor building or something similar I was a little surprised when he said “I have been thinking about Storage Solutions for the wife’s shoes and your starter storage kits fit the bill! I am going to fit them into her dressing room and she can store all her shoes neatly and tidily”.

What a great idea I thought – a huge problem I know for many ladies, after all most of you do have rather large shoe collections!

We talked about his requirements and he decided that it would be a great idea to fit some Slatwall Panels to the wall in the dressing room and he could then simply slot in some shoe baskets and make a really neat Shoe Rack. He was so impressed with how easily the storage kits can be fitted that after watching the video he promised to order some of the bigger kits to solve his garage storage problems.

A great result all round, the lady gets to store her treasured shoe collection keeping them all nice and neat and he gets a clutter free home.... oh and yes some valuable brownie points!

Tools Storage Solutions against Freezing Garage Temperatures

When it comes to the cold weather, such as we are seeing now, how many of us give careful and proper consideration to the storage of our tools. Many of our tools, the power tools in particular, cost hundreds of pounds to purchase and some are designed to last for years. So how many of us look after them the way they should?

When the cold winter bites we take steps to protects items  in our homes, we turn up the central heating, ensure the pipes are properly lagged, we ensure the car is topped up with anti-freeze, but shouldn’t we be paying a little more attention to the expensive tools we have in the garage?

Omitting to care for our tools correctly could be a very expensive mistake. So let me share with you some winter tips for caring for your power tools properly.

Hand Tool Storage

Storing our power tools correctly and safely in the garage will help protect them from freezing conditions.

Tools exposed to freezing conditions could make then brittle and susceptible to damage. If you have cause to use them during such cold periods you would be advised to bring them into the house for an hour or so before use and let them sit in room temperature.

Many of the largest problems stemming from regarding power tool storage in winter arise from plugging in cold tools and starting them before they have had the chance to warm up. This causes a big, rapid temperature swing from very cold to very hot which is a stress that can result in the sudden failure and damage to the equipment

Huge variations in temperature could also aid the rusting process so careful storage in the garage is vital. Make sure they are dry and kept off the ground and you may want to consider a rust protector to really help protect them against possible rust.

Reducing humidity in the garage or shed would also be of benefit so if you have some really valuable tools you may want to consider purchasing a de-humidifier.

Power Tool Storage

Power tools that contain a lubricant grease or oil should be allowed to warm up before you use them. Many such tools, particularly pneumatic tools are not as effective when they run cold. Many such tools come with manufactures recommendations for which oil/lubricant to use for best use with the tools and I would strongly advise giving this some careful thought when storing and re-using the tools for the first time after storage.

Cordless Power Tool Storage

Some common sense is needed here. Freezing temperatures will undoubtedly accelerate the discharge of battery cells and in extreme cold temperatures many chargers simply do not work. I would always recommend that tools with power cords and battery chargers should be stored inside the home if possible and if not, store the tools off the ground and secure in the garage while storing the battery and charger in the home.

Heating the Garage

Depending on the value and use of the tools you have it may be worth considering some form of garage heating. It makes common sense to protect your investment and keeping the garage above freezing temperature may save a lot of heartache and frustration as well as money.

Garage Tools Storage Kits

Storing the tools properly is vital and the garage tools storage kits from StorageMaker helps store your tools carefully and securely whilst keeping them safe and clean. A small investment now could save you a fortune in the future

Garage Storage – Protect Your Car

Garage Storage Solutions against Car Crime

There are lots of reasons why garage storage products can be a worthwhile investment. None more than to protect your car! In difficult financial climates when our economy is struggling and jobs are hard to find, we see a rise in petty crime and recently, car crime is of real concern for all of us living throughout the UK.

Just take a look down your own street and you will see driveways and roads littered with cars parked overnight, even when the owner has a garage. Why? Well most of us immediately put it down to the owners being too lazy to garage their precious cars overnight but that is not necessarily the case.

Many of us still get emotionally attached to our cars; after all they are one of the biggest investments we make throughout our lifetime. Once bought we spend many long hours cleaning our beloved car, making sure the paint in protected, ensuring the tyre pressures are all as they should be, the oil levels are correct and so on.

Then we park the car safely overnight on the drive until we need her (i refrain from using the word it!) again the following morning...only to find that someone has damaged our precious beloved car or worse, stolen her! This is the time when we look at the garage and think to ourselves....why didn’t I just clear up the garage and put the car away! Good question...why didn’t you?

Well it’s not because you’re lazy it’s very often as simple as garage storage problems. Where can I put all this garden equipment? How can I organise my garage properly? What shall I do with all these Tools to keep them safe but out of the way? Well solving your garage storage problems may be much simpler than you think.

If you don’t like the idea of storage cabinets or additional shelving in your garage, have a think about Garage Storage Kits. The kits are easy to fit, made from heavy duty materials so they are sturdy and will last for a very long time. You can add to your kits and panels any time you wish to keep your garage clutter free and you can store your other valuables such as bikes and golfing equipment to keep them clean, safe and off the floor.

So, spare a second thought for your precious car and imagine how you would feel if it was damaged or stolen, simply because you didn’t tidy that garage and store your garage items properly.

So go on, make time, sort your garage and take a look at our garage storage solutions.

Take a look at our video to see just how easy it is to install and how useful they are. You will wonder just how you managed without them.

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Golf Storage Solutions

Golf Storage Kits make going to the Golf Club a Doddle

Getting organised for the next round of golf shouldn’t be a task! This time of the year the weather makes walking around the golf course a daunting task, early starts, cold winds, poor weather conditions, ring a bell?

The last thing you need when preparing to play your beloved game on a cold winter weekend morning is to struggle with the golf clubs and golf kit!

Why not try organising your golf equipment with a golf club storage kit which you can easily fit to the wall in your garage giving you easy access to your golf clubs whilst ensuring they stay safe and secure at the same time. Golf storage kits are easy to fit and great garage storage solutions for your golf clubs, golf shoes, golf bags and other golf equipment you may have and wish to keep stored safely.

Golf club storage kits start with easy to fit Slatwall panels that are so easy to fit to your garage wall anyone could do it. The Slatwall panels are durable and long lasting and you can add to them anytime should you wish to store other garage or garden items that you wish to keep safe.

Soon you could have your garage looking like a well organised storage room when scrambling and climbing over garage clutter becomes a thing of the past.

One of the other big advantages of storing your golf equipment on a securely fitted garage wall storage kit is that once all your equipment is safely off the ground and your garage is clutter free you can put your car in the garage without worry!

After all our cars are one of the biggest purchases we make next to our homes so keeping your garage well organised and keeping your car safe and sound in the garage sounds like a pretty good idea to me.

Another great advantage of the golf storage kit is that it won’t break the bank. Garage storage kits are great value for money and start at prices affordable to most. When you consider all the advantages of storing your golf clubs and golf equipment safely, having hassle free access to your golf equipment, keeping your garage organised and having room to put your car away safely, then it sounds like a shrewd and sound investment to me.

Enjoy your next game of golf without the stress and headache of preparation just grab your golf equipment and go. Grab one and enjoy.

Storage Solutions for your Home & Garage Items – 40% OFF selected kits

A storage problem is something we all face whether at home or work. There is nothing more frustrating than having our possessions lying around cluttering up our garage, home or business premises and when we do get to tidying up, we store everything away without a thought for when we may need those items again.

Garages are probably one of the biggest problems we have when it comes to storage, how do we organise our garage? There is only limited space available for Storing items such as Bikes, Golf Equipment, Lawn Mowers, and Workshop Tools etc. How do we do all this then still have room for the car?

Well, the good news is that we have the answer to all your storage problems and have designed some specific kits to help with your storage problems.

Our Garage Storage Kits come with storage of specific items in mind. Our Trackwall Kits are smaller kits designed to help with the storage of smaller items such as specific garden or workshop tools. They can be used to store household items and provide valuable extra home storage in areas such as the pantry or under the stairs or in the loft.

Our larger wall storage kits are our Slatwall Storage Kits and we have specific kits that help with specific storage problems such as garden tool storage, Golf Club Storage, Bike Storage or Tools Storage.

The good news is that if you buy garage storage kits from StorageMaker™ during January 2012 you can get up to 40% off the normal price – that’s a huge saving and makes your garage storage kits a bargain not to miss!

All our Garage Storage Kits are easy to install and you can add to them any time you wish. They are durable and built to last and allow safe storage of your personal items while retaining easy access to them anytime you want.

Take a look at our video to see just how easy it is to install and how useful they are. You will wonder just how you managed without them.

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