Turn An Old Closet Hanger Into A Versatile Storage Solution

If you have any extra hangers lying around, don't throw them out. Instead, you can turn them into a versatile storage solution for your garage. It's a genius way to repurpose an old hanger and make your garage more functional without breaking the bank.

This idea here is to find a spot in your garage where you can attach the hanger upside down using two screws and a drill. Then, the two arms of the hanger will point upwards, which allows you to rest things on there, like rolls of tape. The hook (now at the bottom) can then be used to hang things too, like scissors or cords, for example.

To do this hack, you'll need a hanger, but not any hanger. Steer clear of triangle hangers with a bottom section, which would prevent you from using the arms to hold items. Instead, use a simple hanger made of two long pieces and a metal hook. Ideally, you'll want to use a wooden hanger to be able to drill it in place. If you've only got plastic hangers to use, you can adapt this DIY by using glue instead of screws. Similarly, this won't work as well with flat hangers like those used to clip pants and skirts. Instead, you can reuse clips on plastic hangers around the house or garage to hold up rags, towels, or work gloves. 

To do this DIY, you first need to find a spot to screw the hanger in place. The side of a wooden cabinet would work, but you can also drill directly into the wall as long as you don't mind making holes. If that's a problem for you, attach a piece of wood to the wall where you'd like to place the hanger. For this, use Command strips (they can hold up to 8 lbs), and make sure the piece of wood is thick enough to support the screws you're using. This trick also works if you'd like to secure the hanger on a metal item, like a shelving unit, for example.

Now that you've got the space picked out and prepared, it's time to attach the hanger to the wall. Place it upside down with the legs up and hook down, and drill two screws into the center of the hanger. Some hangers have a slight curve instead of being completely flat. If that's what you're dealing with place the legs facing towards you, away from the wall. 

This DIY is a great way to keep garage clutter organized and tripping hazards off the ground. You can use this DIY organizer to hang extension cords, bungee cords, or rolls of tape. You can also use it for recreational gear like helmets, jump ropes, and resistance bands. Its uses aren't limited to the garage, either. Consider adding it to the inside of a walk-in closet as a spot to hang purses, backpacks, or belts — just make sure the items you hang are fairly lightweight, especially if you take the Command strip route.