The Simple Storage Solution To Instantly Organize Your Garage (And Save Space)

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No matter if you keep your vehicle in it or not, the garage can become short on space due to it commonly becoming a dumping ground for all kinds of things. Admit it — you probably have a pile of empty Amazon boxes sitting next to your pass-through door you haven't broken down yet. But it's okay — many of us do. It's just one of those "out of sight, out of mind" situations. The summer gets busy, and things like empty flowerpots, the wheelbarrow full of empty potting soil bags, or the tools that got left out from a car repair just get put off. That's why fall is the perfect time to tidy up and declutter that garage. And an easy way to keep your garage organized, help free up some space, and give clutter a permanent home is by investing in some overhead storage racks.

If you have chosen to get some overhead storage shelving like the FLEXIMOUNT 4x8 Overhead Garage Storage Rack, you should also pick up some totes for storing small items on your shelves. After going through any commonly stored items you can toss to declutter your garage, use these racks for organizing seasonal holiday items, camping/hiking equipment, hunting and fishing equipment, and other gear you don't use on a regular basis to open space around the floor and along the walls. Don't forget to label your totes so you can easily see what's in them and find exactly what you're looking for.

Overhead storage racks are easy to install, and many come with templates to help you plan the attachment to the ceiling for an effortless, error-free setup. Most homeowners, with just a drill and a level, can have one up in an afternoon. Vertical posts and long brackets mount straight to your ceiling joists, giving you some seriously strong support in only a few quick and easy steps. With even the smallest one-car garages providing a couple hundred square feet of usable area, these racks free up a ton of room by filling the overhead space. Putting up multiple racks allows for improved organization, and many units can be adjusted higher or lower to meet your needs, allowing an efficient fit for storage totes and gear all the way to the ceiling. Many 4-foot by 8-foot storage racks will safely hold 600 pounds or more — perfect for bins full of Christmas decorations, winter gear, kayaks, and more. Plus, overhead racks will protect everything from critters or moisture damage if your garage is prone to water intrusion.

If you don't want to use a ladder to put up and remove items on your overhead rack, there are also hoist versions. These use a hand crank or power drill to raise and lower the rack, so you can safely store bigger equipment, like a snowblower or lawnmower, without carrying it up a ladder, giving you more options to rearrange your garage. Either type of overhead rack is a smart garage ceiling storage idea for keeping things protected and making your garage a safer place.