{"id":3516,"date":"2018-08-09T09:38:01","date_gmt":"2018-08-09T16:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3516"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:21","slug":"converting-garage-into-storage-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/converting-garage-into-storage-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Sesame: Converting Your Garage into a Usable Storage Space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garages have come a long way since their initial inception as converted carriage houses. What was once a shelter for horses and tack is now an integral part of 82 million houses across the U.S. But somewhere along the way, the average garage became less &#8220;personal parking space&#8221; and more &#8220;clutter depository&#8221; \u2013 today, it&#8217;s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/almost-1-in-4-americans-say-their-garage-is-too-cluttered-to-fit-their-car-300096246.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estimated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that a whopping 1\/4 of Americans can&#8217;t even fit their vehicles in their garages, let alone use their garage storage space. For most, the space is simply too littered with unsorted <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stuff<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (we see you, hula hoops, we see you).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what if your garage wasn&#8217;t a cluttered, claustrophobic catastrophe? What if it was an organized, pristine, storage-ready machine (with room for your car, to boot)?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s right: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garage storage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organization<\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> possible. But depending on the state of your garage, you&#8217;ll need to give yourself sufficient time to tackle the project from start to finish. This might require setting aside an entire weekend, or breaking it up into chunks. But with a bit of elbow grease and these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage storage ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you&#8217;ll be showing off your renewed garage-turned-storage space in no time: <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Tend to any leaks, excess moisture, or damage before making your garage storage-friendly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3518\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-770x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-768x1021.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-1155x1536.jpg 1155w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-1540x2048.jpg 1540w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-1-scaled.jpg 1925w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you dive in, make sure your garage is actually up to becoming your new storage shed. You wouldn&#8217;t want to clear out the space, invest in storage boxes, and pack all your stuff up\u2026 \u00a0only to discover a leaky corner is going to drip all over your fave holiday decorations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a flashlight, and get ready to investigate and remedy any water damage or spots in need of general repair. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Figure out what you want to store in your garage <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3519\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing the function of the garage will help you determine the organizational layout. Are you going to store excess pantry items, like the KitchenAid you&#8217;re not using while you&#8217;re on the Whole 30? Or maybe the garage is going to be your family&#8217;s new sports center, and you need to make room for bikes, roller skates, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/how-to-move-treadmill-elliptical-gym\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garage-storage-space\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a treadmill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and soccer gear. You could be setting up extra space for your growing wine collection (be sure to use a designated fridge!). Heck, maybe you just want to fit your car in there again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might even be able to make a little extra cash by renting out your newly-reno&#8217;d garage. Check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neighbor.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neighbor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can list your space to connect with renters in need of storage. Who knew the garage could count as a side hustle?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Donate excess items or host a garage sale<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3520\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"615\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know what your garage is for<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you know what it&#8217;s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for. Kick any items that don&#8217;t belong to the curb\u00a0\u2013 literally. Break out the heavy-duty trash bags, put on some rubber gloves, and get to sorting. This may be the least-fun part of organizing your garage, but we guarantee it will also be the most rewarding. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devon Burton of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zerochaosnw.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZeroChaos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Portland, Oregon, recommends<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sorting objects into four piles: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trash, recycle, donate, and sell.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Pretty self-explanatory \u2013 but if you want a little inspo for the &#8220;sell&#8221; part, here&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/6-garage-sale-tips-tricks-to-make-your-yard-sale-a-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to successfully host a garage sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.) <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once those piles are sorted, don&#8217;t waste any precious time you could be using to spiff up your garage. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=convert-garage-storage-space\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule a Dolly Helper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to pick up any items you&#8217;re looking to donate; we&#8217;ll drop everything off at your preferred donation site. Dolly Helpers can also remove and haul away your junk, including both trash removal and responsible disposal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;re done decluttering, do a quick clean to eliminate cobwebs and other ickies that could be lurking in the garage. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Start zoning your garage for different categories <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3521\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4-803x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"803\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4-803x1024.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4-768x980.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4-1204x1536.jpg 1204w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/IMAGE-4.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image Source:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazy-wonderful.com\/garage-mudroom-reveal\/#_a5y_p=4051716\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crazy Wonderful<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you&#8217;ve decluttered and determined what your the new purpose of your garage storage space will be, start envisioning zones for each section of your newly cleared space. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel Rosenthal, professional organizer and founder of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rachel-company.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rachel and Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Washington, D.C., advises categorizing your items before you start storing them. &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group like items together: tools with tools, light bulbs with other home utility items, tennis rackets with baseball bats, etc., so that you can get a visual of what you are working with.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, decide where each category will go. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those tools could be great on a hanging pegboard; your bike, helmet, and bike pump can go in another corner. Will the entrance to your home be converted to a mudroom? Make space for a bench, hanging coat rack, and doormat. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And if you&#8217;re planning to park your car, make sure to leave it its own &#8220;zone!&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Get ready to take some #shelfies <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bl--y5DlHNP\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bl&#8211;y5DlHNP\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now comes the fun part: It&#8217;s time to start storing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosenthal suggests doing so based on accessibility. &#8220;Are you grabbing gardening tools every weekend? Stick them on a shelf within arm&#8217;s reach near an exit so that it&#8217;s easy for you to grab and go,&#8221; she says. But if you have other items that aren&#8217;t used as much, like tents you only camp in once a year, tuck them up on a higher shelf so they don&#8217;t take up valuable space. &#8220;For kids items like sports equipment, outdoor toys, and bikes, keep them in the safest and most easily accessible area of the garage.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the climates of most garages are less regulated than are homes, you&#8217;ll also want to make sure items are snugly packed in boxes. The Container Store has an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.containerstore.com\/s\/garage\/1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entire section<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> devoted to products for garage storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But before you go crazy browsing through the garage section at The Container Store, Burton advises exercising some self-discipline. &#8220;People often get excited and want to go purchase things first. \u00a0That comes after you&#8217;ve done some preliminary work&#8221; \u2013 i.e., figured out exactly <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and where you&#8217;re going to store in the garage. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or avoid the storage box temptation altogether and try your hand at some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage storage DIY<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.homedepot.com\/diy-floating-shelves\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This floating shelf tutorial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Home Depot would be perfect for storing frequently-used items, like pet food or sunscreen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise, several cubby-type shelves \u2013\u00a0like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/10305741\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IKEA Kallax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 work great for grouping items together. For example, one shelf can hold outdoor toys, another seasonal clothes, and a third for anything car related. Store smaller items, like nuts, bolts, and other drop-&#8217;em-and-you&#8217;ll-lose-&#8217;em odds and ends, in labeled canisters or repurposed tins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b> Look for additional, hidden storage spaces <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3522\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/liana-mikah-456665-unsplash.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh out of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage shelving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> space? Burton suggests looking into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/b\/Storage-Organization-Garage-Storage-Garage-Shelves-Racks-Ceiling-Mounted-Racks\/N-5yc1vZccyy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceiling-mounted rack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for rarely used things, like holiday decor, memory boxes, etc. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Plus, having stuff on the ceiling just <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">looks<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> really cool). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She advises storing items in clear snap-lid labeled boxes, which will help maintain order and keep objects dry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above the door is another great storage space \u2013\u00a0you can add a shelf for storing items you don&#8217;t need as often. Bonus: You&#8217;ll need a ladder to reach up there, and ladders are \u2013 you guessed it! \u2013 another great storage tool. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s more to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">garage organization <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than tossing those old hula hoops in some cardboard boxes. If you need help dropping off donations, hauling junk away, or transporting a full shelf system from the store to your spiffy new garage, schedule a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=convert-garage-storage-space\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly Helper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You&#8217;re just one Dolly visit away from your dream garage storage space. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garages have come a long way since their initial inception as converted carriage houses. 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