DIY Garage Storage Ideas (on a Budget!)
Posted October 13, 2023 by: Admin
When embarking on the journey to decorate your home, one of the most significant challenges is discerning the essence of your rooms amidst the clutter. Without decluttering, it’s impossible to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your spaces and devise a successful decorating plan, a task of even greater importance when working within a budget. Every decision counts in budget decor. Yet, we all possess a plethora of belongings we cherish. Fortunately, for most of us, our garages serve as storage spaces for this cherished stuff. But merely transferring clutter from one chaotic space to another is counterproductive. The key to success is crafting budget-friendly DIY garage storage solutions that help you reclaim indoor space while maintaining order in the garage.
These DIY concepts are straightforward and, most importantly, cost-effective. Keep three essential principles in mind:
1. Don’t store items unused for more than six months, except for seasonal goods; consider donating them.
2. Avoid relocating frequently used items to the garage. Trudging to the garage in freezing January temperatures is hardly enjoyable.
3. Prioritize organizing your existing garage items. An orderly garage not only offers a space for indoor items but also ensures that tools and other essentials are readily accessible for DIY projects.
DIY Garage Storage Ideas
Pegboard Garage Storage
‘Anyone Can Decorate’ demonstrates an economical garage organization solution using pegboard and affordable shelving. This DIY garage storage idea is accessible to anyone, with a helpful tutorial and abundant photos.
Family Handyman Garage Storage Ideas
From ‘Family Handyman,’ here are several practical garage storage suggestions. For instance, you can repurpose pie tins, cut in half, to safely store circular items. This idea could also work well inside cabinet doors to organize Tupperware lids. Additionally, a discount store tie rack offers an efficient way to store wrenches. The tutorial from ‘Family Handyman’ guides you on crafting recycle bin hangers to keep bins off the floor and create more space. For those with a cluttered work surface, the ‘Family Handyman’ provides an innovative solution – attaching a muffin tin under a shelf to organize frequently used small items without sacrificing workspace.
In addition, ‘Family Handyman’ offers a solution using Glad storage cups, glue, and magnetic strips to create magnetic mini storage.
Budget Garage Shelving
Our next project, courtesy of ‘Don’t Worry Be Happy Keep Learning,’ demonstrates how to create garage shelving from reclaimed wood – an excellent budget-friendly project for clearing corners and floors.
From ‘Martha,’ you can learn how to craft a peg rail organizer that’s both easy and affordable. The tutorial is straightforward and easy to follow.
‘Woodworking Tips’ offers guidance on making a customized tool shelf from inexpensive plywood.
Spray Paint Storage
‘Hi Sugarplum’ presents a clever idea for organizing spray paint using an inexpensive shoe organizer, a space-saving solution for those who dedicate an entire cupboard to spray paint storage.
Garage Makeover Ideas on a Budget
Finally, ‘Premeditated Leftovers’ offers a comprehensive DIY garage shelving unit that addresses all your garage storage needs. The tutorial includes step-by-step drawings, ensuring a smooth and organized storage experience.