Turn Your Garage into a Functional Workspace

Are you getting the most out of your garage? Sure, it can be easy to just throw items you aren’t using in there. Boxes, unused items, outdoor gear, and more can clutter up your space. However, the garage is also a natural place to store your tools and equipment. So, it makes perfect sense that you’d want to do a garage makeover. Turning it into a functional garage workspace where everything you need for your next project is easily accessible sounds like a dream come true. You’ll need to follow a few steps to get there, though. Here are a few ideas to get you started.



Free Up Space with Outdoor Storage

If you feel you have too many things in your garage to make an efficient garage workspace, you might need to free up some space. For large items, grab a storage shed. Storage sheds from Keter come in beautiful designs and neutral colors. They’ll look great in your yard and are manufactured in many different sizes. So, there’s something to fit all of your storage needs. Consider an outdoor deck box if you do not need quite that much space. A deck box will go perfectly on your patio, deck, or even a balcony to store odds and ends outside the garage.



Figure Out a Floor Plan

There is no fixed floor plan for setting up your garage workshop. The space must work for your needs and what you will use it to do. How big of a garage workshop will you need? How many power outlets? How much storage? You’ll also need to consider other items in your garage, like your cars, biking equipment, kayaks, etc. These are some essential questions to answer before you start transforming the space. Consider these items as you map out your garage, then draw out a rough plan. 



Add Vertical Storage

If you’re working with a garage that falls on the smaller side, adding vertical storage frees up a lot of ground space. Wall shelves, pegboards, or resin cabinets are great options to mount anywhere in your garage. The Keter XL Pro Storage Cabinet is a versatile storage option for this space. Each included shelf can hold up to 30 kgs. You can hang items from the ceiling to save space as well!



Organize Your Tools

Portability and configuration are important when choosing products to hold your gear. You will want to ensure that everything is easily accessible and that your tools will be kept in a sturdy location in your garage because tools can get heavy! So, consider getting a Keter Utility Garage Storage Cabinet. It will ensure your tools stay organized and ready for you to use. It’s much better than any old garage cabinet because it’s easy to assemble and highly durable. For taller tools, make sure you get yourself a corner tool rack. This will keep longer tools from falling over and hitting someone or creating a tripping hazard.

If you need storage for tools outside of your garage, a good option would be a High Store Plus Storage Shed. It can be kept outside, has shelving, and will keep the elements away from your tools and outdoor equipment. So you don’t have to worry about anything getting damaged.

If you’d like to make your garage workbench more portable for those out-of-the-house emergencies, ensure you also have a Masterloader Rolling Toolbox or the Stack & Roll Tool Storage System. This way, you can keep tools organized on the go, so it’s easier to put them back where they belong when you return home. So, less garage clutter and messes to clean up!



Take out the Trash

We get it; trash cans can be very unsightly, which is why many people store them inside the garage. However, putting trash cans in your garage can be stinky, attract pests, and take up too much space. You could move your trash cans out to the side of the house, but we have an even better solution. Using a small shed like the Elite Store Outdoor Storage Shed is a great option. This small shed can be put right against the side of your house so it blends in. It’s weather resistant, requires little to no maintenance, and has ventilation. It even includes a bin-opening kit with lid-to-lid chains, which means a one-handed lid lift opens the garbage cans inside! So, your trash cans will be out of the garage but still out of sight. So, you’ll have more space and fewer smelly problems.

Once you’ve got everything stored properly, a plan in place, adequate storage, and an inventory of your tools, you’re all set to maximize and enjoy your new garage workspace!