How Garage Wall Storage Systems Help You Maximize Storage Space

by Kate Neville, published Saturday, July 19th, 2008 at 11:02 pm

Garages aren’t just a place to put your car – they also spend a lot of their time being used to store items that won’t fit conveniently in the house. However, if you don’t use a system or organizational plan, your garage can get cluttered fast. To stop this from happening, consider using a garage wall storage system. These types of garage storage help you take advantage of unused wall space to keep things organized and get them off the floor.



There are a number of different types of garage wall storage systems which can be screwed or bolted to the wall to increase your available space. Shelves, brackets, bins, hooks, and many other methods work to keep your belongings on the wall, where you can find and use them easily. However, before you decide to install a system of this type, there are a few things to check out.

First, make sure that your garage has walls that are strong enough to support everything you need to store. There are a number of types of commercial garage wall storage systems available, and they contain instructions to tell you how to install them in the most stable way possible. They will also probably be rated for a certain amount of weight – be sure you buy one that’s strong enough to support the items you’d like to hang on the wall.

You can choose from a number of different types of garage wall storage systems, including wood, engineered wood, plastic and steel. Plastic is easy to use and install, and is weather proof, but may not be strong enough to support heavy items. Metal can be heavy and expensive, but is very durable. Wood is lighter, and less costly than metal. It’s stronger than plastic, but may suffer in damp conditions.

Of course, if you’re creative, you can also build your own garage wall storage system. Look for materials you already own to create racks, shelving, and other areas that will produce a lot more storage area than you already have. Consider using hooks to hang items like bicycles and tools on the wall, or mount bins and other containers to hold small items.

Peg board wall storage is a great idea if you want to hang items while being able to rearrange your storage easily. Always make sure that you mount any storage on the strongest beams available. It’s a very good idea to make sure that homemade garage wall storage is tested and sturdily built to prevent an avalanche of belongings.

If you’d like to take advantage of unused space in your garage, garage wall storage might be the right option for you. Check out all the products and designs available – you’re sure to find one that’ll work for your garage.



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