Preparing for Back to School: Tips to Organize Your Garage for a Smooth Transition
Above: Recently remodeled by Custom Garage Solutions, this garage includes polyaspartic flooring, storage and slatwall making consistent organization easy and effective.
As the fall routine resumes, an opportunity emerges to declutter and discover the optimal placements for all items in your garage
Camping gear
Golf clubs
Pool floats
Bikes and scooters
Lawn equipment
Tools
Coolers
Bats and balls
Suitcases
The flexible days of summer can be great, but the inevitable summer pile up can be a tad overwhelming.
Organizing your Colorado garage for back to school can create a functional space that accommodates the hustle and bustle of various schedules, activities and obligations. The fall brings with it the mornings where every second counts to make on-time school arrival a reality or just simply getting out the door to work in a clean, organized garage can start the day with a dramatically different feel.
Here are seven practical steps to achieve an efficiently organized garage:
Tip 1 - Assess Your Space
Start by decluttering and assessing your garage's available space. Sort through all items and determine what you need to keep, donate, or dispose of. Get rid of actual trash or items that hold no value, such as old materials, worn-out equipment, or long-forgotten school projects. If you haven't used something in a full year, assess whether it's worth keeping. For significant trash disposal, consider using a Waste Management Bagster Bag, available at local Ace Hardware, Lowe's, or Home Depot. These bags can handle up to 3300 pounds, providing ample space to clear out unused items from your garage. For more tips on de-cluttering your garage read “6 Tips to Organize Your Garage Right Now.”
Above: An average Colorado garage at the end of summer - bikes, cushions, pools and floats. Finding a space for everything is step one in any garage transformation.
Tip 2 - Consider a Flooring Update
Once you get your garage de-cluttered and you can actually see the floor you may realize it too is ready for a makeover. A clean, easy to maintain floor makes all the difference in the appearance and functionality of your garage. Our polyaspartic floor installs quickly, while many epoxy floors take multiple days to install and can take up to four days to cure. We can install your Polyaspartic floors throughout the year in Colorado. For all the benefits of a CGS Polyaspartic Floor System and to book a free estimate visit customgaragesolutions.com
Above: Custom Garage Solutions transforms Colorado garages in just a few days. Upgrading old, dirty cement flooring with easy to clean and functional Polyaspartic flooring takes any garage to a whole new level.
Tip 3 - Install Bike Racks
The fall is the perfect time to utilize wall-mounted bike racks or ceiling hooks to maximize vertical space and store bicycles securely for the colder months. By hanging bikes on the walls or overhead, you create more floor space for other items and make it easier to access bikes when needed. Custom Garage Solutions offer a variety of rack options that fit the need of every garage. See all CGS options.
Above: Custom Garage Solutions transformed this garage and created additional space with bike racks (for large and small bikes), overhead storage , custom cabinets and our signature Polyaspartic flooring system.
Tip 4 - Create Designated Areas for Your Gear
Dedicate a specific area in your garage for gear storage for all your favorite activities such as camping, golfing fishing or hunting storage. Use sturdy shelves or custom cabinets with storage containers to neatly store tents, clubs, outdoor equipment, camping chairs, cooking gear and all the other gear you want to keep safe, clean and organized throughout the colder months. Custom Garage Solutions offers locker cabinets, wall cabinets, mobile cabinets and individual garage cabinets perfect for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts. Label each container to identify the contents easily so that when outdoor season rolls back around you will be ready to go!
Tip 5 - Utilize Slatwall and Hooks
Install slatwall on walls to hang frequently used items like backpacks, helmets, and sports equipment. Adjustable hooks offer versatility, allowing you to reconfigure the setup based on your needs. Slatwall can configure to hang baskets for balls, bats, pucks, ski gear and more. To see all the features and benefits of slattwall read “5 Reasons to Modernize Your Colorado Garage with Slatwall.”
Above: Slatwall is used to organize all the awkward, difficult to store items that live in most Colorado garages. Keeping these items secure creates a safer and more organized garage. Having them accessible for everyday use makes Slatwall a great addition to any garage.
Tip 6 - Consider Customized Cabinets, Shelving and Work Benches
We offer many different varieties of storage, cabinets and shelving. If your garage has a high ceiling, consider installing overhead racks or shelves to store less frequently used items like seasonal gear and camping supplies. This strategy frees up valuable floor and wall space.
Above: Overhead shelving installed by Custom Garage Solutions. With several colors and configurations, Custom Garage Solutions can upgrade your garage to be a true extension of the rest of your home.
Tip 7 - Implement a Labeling System: To maintain organization, create a labeling system for storage bins and containers. Clear, visible labels ensure everyone in the family can quickly find and return items to their designated spots.
By following these steps, you can optimize your Denver garage for back-to-school preparations. The organized space will not only make it easy to find what you need for the school year but also ensure that bikes, camping gear, and other items remain well-maintained and accessible throughout the seasons.
Whatever you are looking to do to upgrade your garage, Custom Garage Solutions can bring your dream garage to life with organizational items, updated flooring, lighting, smart tech or all of the above! If you are curious about upgrading the garage space in your Colorado home, you can learn more about our Custom Garage Solutions Floor Systems, cabinets and shelving or other custom upgrades that we can provide.
You can also request a free estimate here.
We’d love to work with you anywhere in the Denver area!
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