How to get the most from your storage

Posted on June 23rd 2025 by Libby Collins.
Updated on: August 5th 2025.

Are you wondering how to get the most from your storage? Do you have a cluttered garage you just can’t seem to control? If so, this blog is for you. We know how difficult it can be to tackle chaotic garages or sheds, but with the summer months quickly arriving, it’s important all your garage and outdoor equipment is accessible.

Whether it’s a summer DIY project, getting the lawnmower out, or just a general tidy up, we have all the solution for you. We have broken down into simple steps the best way to tackle and organise your space this year, with ease!

Where do I begin?

Firstly, it may be a good idea to invest in a good storage solution, shelves, drawers or a workbench are all good options for a garage setup.

Shelving can be ideal to get the most from your space, stacking vertically means you can reduce the amount of floor space you take up, and use the walls instead.

Something like this! ⭐️

Hang up awkward items

Oddly shaped items can take up a lot of floor space too, it is often useful to hang these up on the walls to save more space.

A bit like this one!

Awkward items such as rakes, brooms, and other garden tools have been hung up. This also helps you to find these items quickly when you need them.

Invest in good quality units 📈

When filling your garage with cheaper plastic shelving, you may be worried that it isn’t sturdy enough and will fall over. This is why when taking the leap to organising your garage, it’s important you choose storage solutions that are going to last a long time.

Typically, you can purchase bundles for your garage where you receive multiple storage options that fit together, to offer a larger solution.

Use pegboards or louvre panels for tools or small parts 🔧

Louvre panels can be mounted to the wall or used free standing. They are made from a sheet of steel construction and are used to hang up tools, or boxes that can hold small parts.

Set up a workstation if you love a DIY project! 🪚

A garage is a great place to complete all your summer DIY projects. It’s important that if this is a task you love, to give yourself a safe and stable worktop.

You can choose from a simple bench, ranging to a complex heavy duty setup, whatever you need we’ve got you covered.

If you love to complete tasks and require something more heavy duty this might be for you.

Add boxes to your shelving to keep things of a similar topic in the same place 📦

If you have lots of smaller items, you can use storage boxes to keep them all together.

This means you can have seasonal boxes, and move them to the top of the shelf when not in use, keeping the correct seasonal items or regular used things at an easy access height.

It also useful to store things you reach for often nearest the door, making them the quickest to grab before you complete a task.

Get everything else out of the way!

Here are some other of our self-storage top tips to help you keep your garage organised!

1. Invest in a foldable lawnmower. This can save so much space!
2. Keep your hose tidy by using a reel. This can help to stop your hose getting tangled, and ensure tidy storage.
3. Create zones for different equipment. Put all sports equipment together, all tools together, shoes etc.
4. Get a shoe rack. Shoes are one of the biggest things creating clutter in any environment, using a shoe rack will help keep these organised.

Other Shelving you will love! 😍

Browse our website! 👀

There’s so much more from where that came from! Our website is full of shelving perfect for any environment, as well as workbenches to compliment. So, why wait? Kick start your garage upgrade today!

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