When summer starts to creep around the corner, many people notice an urge to start cleaning up the yard, storage room, garage and other spaces at home that are normally left with less attention. For some, these spaces are the dreaded ones that one tries to avoid having to organize with any possible excuse. Whether you like it or not, storage spaces should be cleaned and organized at least once a year. By regularly going through your storage, you keep your things in good shape and avoid creating unnecessary clutter.
The major problem with storage in garages or storage spaces is that they can collect many types of things that have nothing to do with each other. This is one of the reasons, why it sometimes feels hard to get a grip of how a storage space should be organized. A good idea is to first take everything out from the storage room and patiently go through them: what do you want to keep and what can you donate or throw away? It’s easier to figure out better storage systems when you know which storage needs you need to solve.
Small things are stored well in storage boxes
Is there a big box of random things, such as nails, screws, bolts and other small random stuff in your garage or storage room? You are not alone. This kind of box in handy to have in case you ever need a single screw or nail, but sadly it takes time to find the right one from a big pile. Thus, many end up taking the easier route and buying a new package from the hardware store every time they need a nail – and adding even more random items into the already big box.
Luckily, a solution to solve your storage problems for small items is easy: make sure you have enough small storage boxes and decide on a logic on how you are going to sort out the items in them. You can organize your small things for example by size, item type or color. The most important thing is that your sorting way makes sense to yourself.
Organizing small items does take some time, which is good to prepare for. It rewards you in the long run, though. You will save money and nerves when you can find things fast when you need them. You can also go one step further and name all the boxes with their content. This makes it even easier to locate the right item when you need it. This also prevents the items from starting to slowly slide back into chaos. Tagging storage systems with item names works especially good for small items but is also a thing to consider when it comes to bigger storage systems as well.
Store larger items on the wall or use basket racks
There are many handy storage solutions for storing larger items in your garage or other storage space. For example, bicycles, skis, ladders, and other larger items can be lifted on walls with storage systems designed specifically for them. Other larger items can be stored in basket racks, which you can use to build a storage system that suits your needs. Basket racks can be easily used for storing for example tools, hobby equipment and washing liquid bottles. Basket racks are available in many models, which creates a great opportunity to design a unique storage system that suits your needs.
Our wall storage system is also a great choice when needing a storage system for skates, ski boots, hobby equipment or other things. The shelf height can be easily adapted and altered according to your storage needs at hand. Our wall storage system is a great way to bring a bit of versatility to storage solutions, making sure that the same storage system can be used for years. Also, make sure you have a proper hose rack for your garden hose inside your storage space or outside – a garden hose lingering around the yard or garage is always a risk for tripping.
Plan storage solutions to fit your everyday needs
This basic rule of storage is especially true in storage spaces, where we store a lot of things related to hobbies and other personal seasonal items: a motorcyclist needs different type of storage solutions compared to a passionate gardener. It’s good to look at your storage space or garage as an empty canvas that offers you the opportunity to create something that looks just like you – a storage system built to fit your needs. This way your storage system will support your lifestyle and life situation.
With all this said, storage spaces are usually the ones that get the least attention at home. Many decide to just utilize the solution that already exists when they move in. In the worst case, things are just piled on top of each other without planning – making it impossible to find the things you need when you need them. A well planned and organized storage room feels more spacious. By utilizing the whole space, you can store more things in the same space, freeing space from other rooms at home for everyday life.
By choosing adjustable storage solutions you will make sure that they fit into your lifestyle despite time, hobbies, life situations and storage needs changing. A quality storage system will last with you for years – the LM mark is a guarantee of quality!
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