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Having a garage is super practical because it makes an extra room.

The concern is that it quickly becomes a real mess!

This is often the part of the house that we tend to neglect the most ...

This is where a lot of messy things are left lying around ...

... garden tools, shelves filled with a mess of objects, our hiking boots filled with mud and drawers overflowing with junk.

Fortunately, there are some great storage ideas to better organize your garage!

To help you save space, we have selected for you 28 awesome garage storage ideas.

These ideas are the cheapest, easiest, and smartest we've found.

Thanks to these storage tips, your garage will be clean and well organized :-)

No more wasted hours searching for something buried in the mess of your garage! Look :

1. A magnetic bar to hang the tools

In the kitchen, we already use this magnetic bar to store knives. So why not use the same principle in your garage?

Instead of rummaging through drawers, keep all your tools, drills, screws, wrenches, nails, etc. at hand. You can find 3 magnetic tool bars for only 17 €. Convenient, isn't it?

2. A wall bracket to hang the recycling bins

A few pieces of reclaimed wood 'screwed to the wall, and you get a handy, inexpensive wall bracket to hang your recycling bins.

You gain floor space, and materials won't cost you an arm and a leg ...

With these brackets, the bins slide easily under the wall mounting bars, eliminating the need to stack them on the floor.

Installation only requires screwing 2 pieces of wood together, allowing a small return of 5 cm on the bottom to hang the bins.

Then, fix your bin holders to the garage wall with good screws, and easily slide the recycling bins into them. Awesome ! Find the tutorial here.

3. A paper towel holder to store your trash bags

These are the kinds of ideas that make us say But why didn't I think about it sooner? Besides, it’s so easy to do!

Just use a sturdy paper towel holder to hang your garbage bags in the garage.

Because garbage bags are heavier than paper towels, you just have to take care to secure the paper towel holder to the wall.

Be sure to choose a paper towel holder with a thin rod in the middle.

This way, the trash bags will slip easily through the small opening in the center of the roll.

4. Tin cans transformed into wall storage

Do not throw away your old cans anymore! Indeed, they are perfect for storing all the small items lying around in the garage.

Drill a little hole in the box, and you're done. All you have to do now is easily hang the tin can with a small hook on a wall pegboard like this one.

You can even decorate your box with a beautiful patterned tape :-)

5. Convenient storage for chairs

Got camping chairs piling up in a corner? With a few scavenging boards, you can easily hang up all your folding chairs ... and declutter your garage.

To make these supports, simply cut scrap boards about eight inches in length, then saw them at a 30º angle at each end.

Secure these brackets in pairs to the sides of the garage uprights with 3 x 5cm screws, as in the photo above. And boom ! You have the perfect place to hang all your garden chairs.

The little extra is that these brackets aren't just for hanging chairs ... you can hang whatever you want on them!

6. Jars for storing screws

Don't throw away your old jars! They can serve as very practical storage.

To do this, screw the jar lids under a shelf, and you have THE ultimate storage for your nails, screws, bolts and other hardware.

In addition, the jars are always at hand and save you space on your workbench. The tutorial is here.

7. Elastic tensioners to store all the balls

Use simple elastic tensioners to easily store all your sports balls!

Installation only requires a few holes with the drill to hang the turnbuckles. Easy, isn't it?

You can also nail a few boards to the wall studs, so as to create lockers, as in the photo above.

Use these lockers to store the rest of your sports equipment and gardening tools (oars, brooms, rakes, etc.).

8. Home-made storage for scotch rolls

If there's one thing you always struggle to find in the garage, it's rolls of Scotch.

Indeed, they are often buried at the bottom of a dark drawer that we never find!

If you like small DIY projects, you'll love this homemade scotch dispenser.

It’s just perfect for the garage or workshop! Find the easy tutorial here.

To discover : 23 Photos That Show You Really Can Fix EVERYTHING With Scotch!

9. Garden trellis to store the pipes

Tired of seeing all those bits of pipes and ducts lying around in your garage?

You can easily store them high up with wooden garden trellis.

Installation is far from complicated. All you need to do is attach 2 boards to the ceiling cross members and then screw 2 pieces of trellis to it. And there you have it, the pipes are tidy!

10. Shelves hanging from the ceiling

It's crazy ... even when you have a big garage, you always feel like you don't have enough space!

Why not store everything high up, using the garage ceiling space above the car?

It’s ideal storage for all those bulky items that you don’t use often, like Christmas decorations or some sports equipment. Check out the trick here.

11. A cloakroom ... in the garage!

Don't have enough room to put a hall bench in your house? So why not set up a "cloakroom" in your garage?

The idea is simple: all you have to do is create a small space next to the garage door.

Use this area to hang your coats, backpacks, umbrellas, and hats. Beautiful AND functional storage!

And while you're at it, also add a small entrance bench and a few baskets to store your shoes.

12. A perforated shelf to store screwdrivers

Tired of seeing your screwdrivers lying around? A place for everything and everything in its place!

To find out exactly where your tools are, use a few pieces of reclaimed lumber ’and make this screwdriver shelf.

The project is far from complicated. You just need to drill a few holes and saw off triangles to make the squares.

A few screws for assembly, and you've got a great shelf to store your screwdrivers! The tutorial here.

If you don't have reclaimed wood, know that this trick also works with a small PVC pipe. The tutorial is here.

13. Perforated panel to store tools

Maybe you just don't have enough space on your walls?

So the solution is to use the space under your workbench and store your tools on sliding perforated panel drawers.

In addition, the installation is super easy! Just cut out a simple pegboard to store your tools in an upright position.

Then, slide the panels into grooves, cut from a piece of wood attached to the base of the cabinet and 3 other small pieces attached to the top of the cabinet!

14. PVC pipes for storing garden tools

You never know where to store your garden tools? The solution ? Simple PVC pipes!

With a good saw and screwdriver, you get that inexpensive storage for your garden tools, while keeping them close at hand. The tutorial is here.

15. Another example of storage with PVC pipes

Here's another easy idea for storing all those bulky garden tools.

After bolting together PVC pipes on the top and bottom, screw them to the garage wall.

And There you go ! All you have to do is slip the handles of your tools into your vertical storage. Cheap and super easy, right?

16. Sliding locks to store the wheelbarrow

Don't have a garden shed to store your wheelbarrow?

No problem: use simple slide locks to store it upright against your garage wall.

Easy, right? Now just slide the locks up to easily remove the wheelbarrow when you need it.

17. A hook to keep the paint color chart

A silly idea, you just had to think about it! When painting your home, don't throw away paint swatches.

Instead, write down the colors used for each room and put them on a keychain.

Hang the keyring on a screw hook in your garage, and you get a quick reminder when you need to freshen up the walls of the house. Awesome, isn't it?

18. Storage boxes hanging from the ceiling

Thanks to this hanging storage, you will easily optimize the space of your garage.

In addition, the installation only requires basic hardware and will not cost you an arm ...

An ideal storage for storing Christmas decorations or other items that you only take out once a year! Here is the tutorial to make these storage boxes at home.

19. Metal baskets hanging on the garage wall

These metal baskets not only allow you to easily see all the items they contain, but in addition, everything is at your fingertips in the blink of an eye.

Hang your baskets on the wall effortlessly, then store all the items that clutter your garage.

Installation only requires a slatted wall storage system. The tutorial is here.

Then choose your metal baskets and hang them with a few hooks. Practical and elegant, don't you think?

20. A space dedicated to gardening

One of the basic principles for organizing a garage is to fit out spaces dedicated to your most common tasks.

With us, we often do gardening ... So, naturally, we fell in love with this idea of ​​a "garden station" in the garage :-) What do you think?

To discover : 15 Great and Affordable Garden Ideas.

21. A recycled pallet in a storage box

To make this beautiful vertical storage box, all you need is a simple wooden pallet.

Screw plywood boards inside the crate to create compartments where you can easily store your things.

Handy for organizing all those bulky sports tools and equipment, right?

Plus, it saves you space to hang even more stuff on your garage wall :-)

To discover : 42 New Ways to Recycle Wooden Pallets.

22. A wooden stand for storing garden tools

Store your garden tools high up to save space!

With this sturdy wooden stand, you can easily store tools with handles. Here is an assembly drawing to help you:

You just have to saw a few notches in a large board, then secure it to the wall with wooden brackets. Practical, easy ... and inexpensive storage :-)

23. A shoe rack in wall storage

We all know the shoe rack hanging on the back of a door ...

But be aware that shoe rack pockets are also perfect for storing small items in your garage.

Thanks to this clever storage, everything is easily organized and within reach.

Garden shoes, strings, electric cables or any other object that you tend to lose at the bottom of a drawer ... No more mess!

Easy installation and affordable cost, only 8.59 €. Who says better ? :-)

24. Planters in wall storage

I love finding new uses for everyday items!

Here, a few metal planters hanging on the wall, and you get THE perfect storage for your cleaning supplies.

Use an alphabet stencil to paint labels on the planters and organize your things more easily ... and save even more time :-)

Another idea: you can also simply put planters on your shelves to use them as storage bins.

25. Cleats fixed to the ceiling to store the ladder

Always handy to have at home ... but a ladder takes up so much space!

The solution is to store it high up, hanging from the ceiling.

To do this, attach wooden cleats to the ceiling joists to make a support, and your ladder will be out of sight. Still plenty of space saved in your garage!

If your ladder is getting old, don't throw it away! Indeed, there are tons of nifty ways to recycle old ladders. Check them out here.

26. Recycled glass jars in storage boxes

Another perfect example of a kitchen item that can also be used in the garage!

Before, I used large jars to store coffee and dried fruits ...

But know that the jars are also perfect for storing all those small items that tend to disappear in the junk in the garage.

To discover : 43 Clever Ways To Use Old Glass Jars.

27. PVC pipes for storing electric cables

Electric cables and garden hoses are some of the most difficult things to put away because they have the annoying tendency to get tangled!

However, there is an ultra-simple solution: it is to hang them on pieces of PVC pipe, so that you have them at hand and prevent them from getting tangled.

Another practical little project and super easy to install ...

To do this, screw 80mm PVC caps onto a 5cm x 15cm board. Use 4cm screws with washers to keep them from pulling through the plastic.

Then use PVC glue to attach the plugs to each end of PVC pipes about 10 cm in length, as in the photo above. You will see, these homemade "hooks" are extremely strong!

28. Storage to save space

These days, DIY stores have many nifty systems for storing your things, such as these pulleys for hanging your bikes from the ceiling.

So investing in a store-bought storage system is a worthwhile option, if it helps you stay organized and save space in your garage.

Don't hesitate to take a trip to a DIY store, where you'll find an impressive selection of smart storage for your garage ... or any part of the house!

Your turn...

Have you tried one of these storage ideas to save lots of space in your garage? Tell us in the comments if it was effective. We can't wait to hear from you!

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