New Year, New Garage: Get your space organized and ready to rock!

Jan 3, 2022

Welcome to the “New Year!” If you’re one of the many folks who prefer a fresh start and a clean slate, you’re going to really love today’s blog post. Today we’re focusing on all the different ways you can reorganize your workspaces, workshops, and garages. You’ll find lots of helpful hints and tips along with all the tools you’ll need to keep your space in tip-top shape.

If you’re the DIY mindset person, we’ve also got some helpful YouTube videos that show you how to get the job done yourself. All that and more with just a click of the button, so what’re you waiting for? Let’s get your New Year, New Garage goals checked!

Check out our handy guide to learn how to go from Mess to Less!

Little Things Make a Big Difference: Why You Should Paint Your Garage

Image from Home Depot

A fresh coat of paint may not seem like a big deal, but when it comes to livening up the workspace and protecting it from spills, messes, and mishaps in your garage, you can’t skip it! We recommend giving the walls and ceiling of your garage and workspace a fresh coat of paint in a gloss or semi-gloss finish for easy cleaning. Choose something that’s kid-friendly even if you don’t have any, as these are often low-odor, fast drying, and easy-to-clean options! Alternatively, a great exterior paint will hold up to just about all the elements (manmade or natural!) and make cleanup a breeze. They’ll keep your space looking fresh and pleasant for years to come no matter what mess you fling at it. Clear out the space and give the room a fresh coat before installing your new organizers, cabinets, and other gadgets.

Image from Exterior Performance Coatings

Once you’ve painted the walls and ceiling, but before you install your hardware, furniture, and organizers, you’ll want to also consider painting the floors. Providing the floors with a protective coating can prevent motor oil, household chemicals, and other fluids from damaging the foundation and flooring. Consider hiring a professional to install and apply a polyaspartic coating on the floor, or at the very least applying a primer + sealant + paint to any concrete base. This will keep your garage looking smart and also prevent costly repairs due to damage. Plus, it really brightens up the space which can be a big help when working indoors.

Now It’s Time To Get the Ball Rolling: Organizers, Workbenches, Cabinets and More!

The Gladiator Garage Overhead Storage Rack gives you a fantastic way to use unconventional storage in spaces people usually overlook! Place seasonal items up overhead when not in use, and take advantage of the space while leaving room to park your cars during inclement weather.

Clean, simple, easy to use, and bright. Those are just a few of the reasons we love the WFX Utility shelving option sold on Wayfair. It has lots of options to reshuffle and reorganize your tools for easy storage and removal; great for rakes, shovels, snow scrapers, and more. It comes with a set of hooks and bins to get you started, too.

Looking for something even more simple and basic? You can go the utilitarian route with the Holeyrail Garage Organizer for under $50 on Amazon right now. It makes a great alternative to the slatboard and pegboard options, and everything will be ready to go at your fingertips. It’s versatile, simple to install, and best of all it’s ultra budget friendly!

If your garage has lots of open wall space, consider mounting some cabinets and shelves above your workspace. If you don’t like the look of tools hanging about in the open, this Hanging Tool Cabinet from Harbor Freight is a great way to tidy up your workspace as well as maintaining a neat appearance. As an added bonus, the doors lock to keep curious kiddos out of the danger zone, and to help prevent theft of your valuable tools should you forget to lock your garage.

Every good workshop needs a sturdy workbench or work table. They’re great for planning and prepping, great for spreading out while mid-project, and even double as extra storage while you’re rearranging your space. Harbor Freight has a wonderful mobile 46” Mobile Workbench with plenty of drawers and cabinet space that can fit just about anywhere! Use it indoors or outdoors for flexibility and versatility, and the 1200lb storage weight capacity makes it the perfect place to stash hefty tools without worry.