Garage storage cabinets - a method to the madness

Garage neglect is out of control is this country - it's reaching crisis level and getting worse. Well, ok - that's a little over dramatic, but just think about how nice it would be to use your garage for parking your car again, gain access to the workbench for your next great invention, or even have access to gardening tools, folding chairs, and other items without fear of mortal injury or debilitating back sprain.

Organizing the garage is probably going to mean some tough decisions. Most of the stuff currently in the garage hasn't been used for years and maintains only sentimental value or 'I'll need it someday' value. Garage storage cabinets provide a high value in getting stuff off the floor, out of sight, out of the way, and stored safely and away.

Storage cabinets are available in all different sizes and dimensions. Your needs will depend on the area of your garage available for cabinetry. First, measure every area of your garage that is available for storage cabinets. Think creatively here because you may need to do a little re-arranging to get ample storage cabinet space. Next, make an inventory of things that you want to put in the cabinets, and the things you don't. Start with items that are bulky and hard to store like bicycles, big tool chest boxes, etc. This is the time for a stiff upper lip, let go of the junk that should be let go of - junk! defined as "stuff that has accumulated over years and years and hasn't been touched in 5 or more years - to be generous.

By this time, you should have a very good idea of where you can put storage cabinets, and what areas of the garage need re-arranging to afford space for cabinets. Areas where you can't put storage cabinets like overhead, or rafters, can be outfitted as a crawl space or attic for storage, but that's another subject.

Another alternative is the Handiwall by HandiSolutions. This wall lining type product offers modular storage baskets, hangers and the like that can be placed anywhere on the wall that is convenient. HandiWall is just like the familiar old peg-board and hook designs that have been around for years, but these are a lot lot more modern, and convenient design. If cabinets don't appeal, you might try contemplate the family line of products from Handiwall. Oh, did I mention that Handiwall, once installed, makes for an impervious protective lining to your garage walls?

That leads us to the floor. There are countless bins and racks available for this space. Although not technically storage cabinets, garage organization is the real goal here. JNK Products offer these kinds of movable cabinets. JNK also offers garage kits and work center packages with simple guided steps for setup. The standard, familiar name of Rubbermaid also offers great organizer systems and stackable storage containers for floor and shelving space.
 
Another option is the Slide-Lok garage storage cabinets. These unique cabinets can be installed any way you like - all parts are detachable and slide together easily. There are detailed do-it-yourself installation instructions or you can ask for assistance from the dealer you purchase from.

Outfitting your garage with ample storage cabinets means that all that stuff that clutters your workshop, or lines the floor around the walls, or occupies substantial floor space can finally have a permanent home. Those sentimental and 'I'll need this someday' items that you just can't throw away can have a permanent home, protected from damage, safer than ever.