There never seems to be enough space in your garage, does there? That’s because of a principle we like to call the Maximum Garage Clutter Theory, which posits that no matter how big or small your garage is, clutter will always increase over time. That is, unless you actually know how to organize your garage properly.
Our favorite garage organization ideas don’t just make it easier to keep your garage clean. No, they can also give you extra space for DIY projects. Plus, by getting your tools and equipment off the floor where they can be easily damaged, you can extend the life of your gear. You might be worried that organizing your garage is a months-long project, but you can actually pull it off with a few straightforward garage organization hacks, which we’ve collected for you below.
We found all of these garage storage ideas via The Home Depot, and through February 27, customers can save up to 25% on top-selling garage organization products.
When you’re done, your garage might even look like this:
Save Up to 25% on Garage Storage Systems With The Home Depot This Winter
So keep reading to find our favorite space-saving garage hacks, and head to The Home Depot to save hundreds of dollars on top-rated products.
Remember: clutter isn’t inevitable. With the right garage organization ideas, you can actually enjoy working in the garage again.
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Industrial Storage Shelves
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Shelves are hardly a revolutionary concept, so what qualifies these 4-Tier Husky Shelves as one of our favorite garage organization ideas? These heavy-duty garage shelves can hold up to 2,500 pounds of weight per shelf. That means you can store everything from bulky power tools to weightlifting supplies without worry. Your only challenge will be getting these heavy items up and down from the shelf in the first place.
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Garage Wall Storage Track + Hooks
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Looking for an easy-to-install garage storage system under $100? Then you won’t be able to do better than Rubbermaid’s Garage Wall Storage Track, which comes with hooks that can be used to get your tools, sports equipment and extension cords off the floor once and for all.
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Ceiling-Supported Garage Wall Shelving
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Looking for garage shelving ideas? With a stepladder and these hanging wall shelves, you can instantly add some extra storage space to any garage. Because they can be installed at any height, they’re a great solution for people with extremely limited space or taller-than-average garages. These steel shelves can support up to 600 pounds each.
At The Home Depot, you can save over $100 on these 2 x 8 foot shelves.
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Husky 6-Foot Fold Out Workbench
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Organizing your garage can feel like an impossible task under the best circumstances, but when you’re dealing with a limited space such as a 1-car garage, it can feel truly herculean. That’s why we love this folding workbench from Husky, which features a natural wood top that folds down when it’s not needed.
Plus, you can save $100 on this workbench in February at The Home Depot.
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Husky Overhead Ceiling Storage Rack
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Maybe you think there’s absolutely no space left in your garage for extra storage, and maybe that’s true. First, you should make sure you aren’t wasting space on the ceiling. Husky’s overhead storage rack could be exactly the garage storage hack you’ve been looking for.
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Portable Workbenches
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot If even that folding workbench is too big for your space but you still need a good place for projects, then try this portable workbench instead. When not in use, you can use the workbench for storage, and when it’s needed, you can easily wheel it over to exactly where it needs to go.
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Heavy-Duty Storage Bins + Garage Shelves
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot In order to keep your garage tidy and organized, a sturdy set of steel shelves is absolutely essential. However, all of your various tools, extension cords, hoses and gardening supplies can still get mixed up together, and suddenly you have just as much clutter as before. That’s why we combining steel shelves with storage bins is one of our favorite garage organization ideas. You can organize each of the bins by activity — sports, decorations, gardening, DIY projects — and your garage will soon be picture perfect.
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RYOBI Link Modular Wall Storage
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot The best garage organization ideas are all about making the most of your existing wall space. And for DIY-inclined folks who have lots of drills, sanders, circular saws and extra batteries to keep organized, clutter quickly becomes a fact of life. So how do you organize and store your power tools without stuffing them away in a cabinet or storage bin?
RYOBI, the popular budget power tool company, has a modular storage system that lets you create custom garage storage solutions for your workspace. The RYOBI LINK line includes a variety of shelves, wall hooks and tool organizers that can be installed together to hold all of your tools and equipment.
The LINK Tool Organizer Shelf pictured here uses every possible square inch for storage, and you can use the top, sides and bottom. It’s made from heavy-duty steel and contains four slots for various tools.
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EZ Shelf Expandable Garage Shelves
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Here’s why we love these extendable garage shelves. You can use the top surface to store small items and boxes, of course. However, the metal tubes that make up the shelves can also be used for hanging heavier items like bikes and leaf blowers, making this a great 2-in-1 garage storage hack. The EZ Shelf Expandable Garage Shelf system comes in a few different sizes and finishes. If you need flexible garage storage systems, then extendable shelves like these are a perfect solution.
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Husky 4-foot Workbench With Pegboard Storage
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Here’s another 2-for-1 garage storage hack from The Home Depot. Combine a traditional Husky workbench with a built-in pegboard and suddenly you have a storage solution that does double duty as a functional work area. And, yes, it’s on sale, too.
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Modular Wall Storage Systems
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot When installed, these modular storage systems are practically flush with your walls, meaning they won’t waste space. The hooks can easily move around so you can place shelves and storage hooks wherever they’re needed the most.
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Garage Storage Cabinets
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot File this under: dream garage setups. And if your garage is big enough, these extra-wide garage cabinet systems have absolutely everything you need to get organized, plus a built-in work surface for projects. Yes, these garage storage systems can be expensive, but right now they’re up to 25% off, which means you can save as much as $730 on these cabinets for a limited time.
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Pegboards and Wall Storage Systems
Image Credit: Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Home Depot Finally, if you’re trying to get your garage organized ahead of spring cleaning, then you’ll need to make sure you’ve installed some pegboards. Right now, The Home Depot has heavy-duty steel pegboards and other wall organization units for under $100.
The best garage organization ideas are often the simplest, and pegboards are incredibly easy to install and turn any wall into a storage space.