An organized garage should have plenty of room to keep all of your bits and pieces, tools, gardening equipment, bicycles, camping gear and muddy boots . . . as well as the family car. Unfortunately many garages are so disorganized or packed with clutter that there is no room left for what it was designed for – the car.

Here are a few ideas to get your garage organized and make room for everything.

Shoe storage racks – many people use the garage as the main entrance into their homes which means that it is the ideal place for shoe storage to prevent people trailing into the house with dirty shoes. Some people have a distinct dislike for outdoor shoes to be used indoors anyhow. Instead of a pile of jumbled shoes there are some simple built in and store bought shoe cupboards and organizers which can help to clear the pile and ensure that all of the family shoes are kept neatly and together without taking up valuable floor space.

Loft – a garage with an extremely high ceiling may have lots of unused space – loft space which can easily be utilized. It doesn’t have to be an expensive job – just something like a mezzanine floor with a railing for added safety and a pull down access ladder can create oodles more storage space for an affordable price.

Overhead storage spaces – some people don’t have the budget or the time to invest in a loft but there is another alternative for garage spaces with high ceilings. Overhead storage units provide a good compromise and solution to storage problems. They are particularly useful for the items which are only needed on rare occasions – camping equipment, holiday decorations or old toys and books which the kids have long since grown out of but you just can’t bear to part with them yet. Stuff which will probably make a garage sale in the next few years.

Slat walls – these are the things you see in retail stores and are perfect for creating extra garage space too. They provide the perfect storage solution for things which you need to get to regularly and easily but take up lots of valuable floor space. Slat walls can be fitted with customized hooks and shelves for added versatility, choosing the right type of hook means that you can easily store everything from toys to garden chairs to tennis rackets to skis.

Pegboards – are a fabulous tool storage method and can be quickly, easily and affordably fitted above tool cabinets and work benches. Pegboards are simple, effective and affordable. All you need is a selection of pegs fitted into the right holes and almost every tool and piece of material can be stored safely yet within easy reach freeing up valuable work space in the garage and helping to keep your tools organized.

Built in cabinets – are a more expensive option but if you have the budget they are worth their weight in gold. Wall to wall / floor to ceiling gives lots of cabinet space making it easy to keep everything tidy and organized, with plenty of room for your car. It might be rather expensive but it sure does make for an attractive garage.

There are some superb motors and deals available at Yucca Valley Ford perfect to take up residence in your newly organized garage. Check out the website at fairviewford.com and see which ones take your fancy. A fabulous organized garage and a great new motor – what better way to give your life a boost?