Garage storage and organization systems
Garages offer a space to homeowners to store vehicles, tools, gardening supplies, and other outdoor equipment. However, most garages end up being disorganized, untidy, and chaotic. Garage storage and organization systems are a smart way to address this problem. My Park City Handyman discusses the benefits of installing such systems, ready-made or custom-made. The blog also discusses the various factors a homeowner must consider before choosing this system.
The benefits:
- Organization and aesthetics: A storage and organization system takes care of all the odd items and junk that are usually found lying around on a garage floor. The floor space gets cleared and so does the mind of the homeowner as the clutter disappears. Once the system’s shelves and cabinets are used to store items, storing vehicles and moving around the garage becomes possible. Garage spaces can look neat and appealing if they are taken care of.
- Safety: Garages are often the areas where all the tools, sharp items, and potentially dangerous accessories are stored. These items when not stored safely can prove hazardous to children, adults, and animals.
- Optimum usage: When the garage is clean and safe, homeowners can use this space to pursue DIY projects and use their tools more effectively.
- Durability: Organizing and storing items in a safe space also elongates their lifespan. Taking care of possessions ensures that they are functional when the need arises.
Planning
Before designing the garage organization system, homeowners must consider the members of the house, and their hobbies as well as the structure and condition of the garage. This can help determine which items need to be accommodated and what kind of storage elements they need.
- Inspect: Empty the garage and inspect the walls, ceiling, floors, and entrances for any gaps or weaknesses that could lead to heat loss. A professional home inspector can help with this.
- Safety: Consider adding new safety and security measures, such as fire extinguishers or locks. Completely dispose of propane tanks and old paint canisters or store them in a safer place as these are hazardous.
- Lock and key: Consider buying a cabinet or drawer unit with a lock if there are children in the house.
Storage options
Homeowners need to consider the size of their garage, the storage they need and the installation required. Homeowners can buy multiple storage items like shelves and cabinets according to their needs and get them installed by a handyman like My Park City Handyman. Or they can get a custom-made system created, which of course costs more. Some of the garage organization and storage items that homeowners can buy, especially for bikes and skis/snowboards are:
1. Garage hooks: These items are cheap and simple, and they come in many sizes, colors, and materials. The garage hooks must be chosen to support the item in question whether it is coats, clothes, tools, gardening supplies, sports equipment, or bikes.
2. Garage sports racks: The garage is an ideal space to store sports items like bikes, kayaks, golf clubs, and fishing rods. Homeowners can install simple freestanding units and wall-mounted racks to store their sports equipment. Winter sports enthusiasts may also want a special rack or holder for snowboards. Snowboard racks come in different sizes and are often mounted to the wall.
3. Overhead garage storage
To optimize the usage of space, homeowners can install overhead racks and shelves for ceiling storage solutions. These racks can accommodate bikes, kayaks, sporting equipment, and larger tools.
Homeowners also need to consider the labor costs associated with organizing a garage. Some may choose to take it up as a DIY project but still need to consider the cost of tools and screws to set up the system.
Companies such as My Park City Handyman can install the various parts of the garage storage system, such as cabinets, bike racks, and overhead units with ease and efficiency.
Why My Park City Handyman?
Every homeowner needs a handyman. Repairs, replacements, mountings, caulking, installations, or assembly may seem like small jobs but can take up a lot of time and energy. Not to forget patience. Home maintenance can prove to be quite overwhelming for most homeowners.
My Park City Handyman offers a vast range of handyman services that can make a homeowner’s life simple and peaceful. With a simple call, a homeowner can delegate all these tricky and messy tasks to the handyman, and focus on more important and productive things to do.
My Park City Handyman offers the following services:
- Decks repair
- Windows and doors repair, replacement, and caulking
- Disposals, sinks, and faucet repair and replacement
- Furniture assembly
- Garage storage systems and shelving installation
- Ceiling fan installation
- Outlets and switch replacement
- Mirrors, pictures, and TV mounting
- Smart home systems and Sonos setup
Call 435-292-5510 for all handyman services including garage storage systems and shelving installation in Summit County and parts of Wasatch county as well as Park City, Jeremy Ranch & Pinebrook. Make life simple!
