Storage is a commodity you can never have too much of, and which is in great demand. Lock up garages are a great storage solution, providing you with some extra space to store your belongings and the chance to free up a bit of room in your home. If you are considering renting a lock up garage it is important you take steps to ensure you make the most of the space it provides. Organisation is the key to maximising the available space and storing items effectively in any garage, large or small. Here are some handy hints and tips on the best way to organise your garage so you can make the most out of it.
Plan
The worst thing you can do when attempting to organise your garage it to go into the process blind without assessing first what exactly needs to be done. Thus planning is in many respects the golden rule of garage organisation and can prevent you from running into problems further down the line. An effective way to plan the organisation of your garage is to first attempt making a list of what exactly you want to store in it, from there you can then start looking down your list of items and try grouping similar items together. Storing similar items together is another key tactic when organising a garage storage space. For example tools should be kept together in the same place, and your sporting equipment in a further section. This way you will find it much easier to find what you are looking for later on. To make this process easier it is often a good idea to look at the bigger picture first before putting your plans into action. For example it can be a good idea to do a rough sketch of the layout of your garage first and then designate particular areas for the storage of particular kinds of items
Make use of the walls
As you are not allowed to pin or drill anything through the walls of the garage, freestanding shelves make a great investment and an answer to your storage needs. A neat trick to help you remember where each tool goes is to create labels for your boxes or shelves; this way you can easily identify where each should go, helping you stay organised .
For larger items shelves are ideal, and it’s worth noting that there are also a number of different shelving options available. Furthermore you don’t just have to stick to one wall; you can also make use of corner shelving units, which are a great way of making the most of the unused corners in your garage and can also be built with several tiers in order to offer the maximum amount of storage space. It’s worth noting that you don’t have to spend a lot on shelving, and whilst readymade options are available you can also have a go at making your own. Take a look at this article for some more great storage and DIY shelving ideas to get you inspired.
Label
Labels are very simple and cheap to make and are a great way of ensuring you know where things are in your garage and can ultimately save you a lot of time. If you have to hunt through your garage and move things around in order to find what you’re looking for, things can become messy very quickly. It can be particularly useful to label larger items such as boxes so you know exactly what each contains before you have to go rooting around inside.
Box it up
Small items can be easily lost, hence try using storage boxes to store your odds and ends; this can also act to ensure your garage does not look cluttered.
Lock up garages are a great storage solution and following theses simple organisation ideas can help you make the most of the extra space they provide. If you’re looking to rent a garage in London, then here at Lockup Garages we have a wide selection of lock up garages available to hire to meet your needs. For more information about our range of lock up garages please do not hesitate to contact us and one of our friendly team will be happy to assist you with your enquiries.
