55 Easy Garage Storage Ideas for Instant Organization

Your garage is likely one of the hardest-working spots in your house. It's where you store not just your car, but also tools, gardening gear, cleaning supplies, sports equipment and more. This space can easily become a cluttered mess. But our genius garage storage ideas and hacks will help you keep it all organized.

The key to a tidy garage is to maximize space with the right mix of shelving, cabinets, wall organizers and even ceiling storage systems. Assess your belongings to determine your storage needs, then flex your DIY muscles by building our rolling garage shelves, oversized cabinets or customized pegboard. Bins, baskets, hooks and racks are great for corralling smaller items. And if you’re organizing on a budget, you can also upcycle items you already have into clever storage solutions. Need inspiration? See the best garage organization tips and tricks in action.

Keep brooms, mops and dustpans off the floor and out of the way by crafting a handy organizer out of scrap wood and pipe straps. Hung on the wall, this cleaning tool holder takes up much less space than a traditional storage bin.

Keep screwdrivers stylishly organized and in reach by dipping the ends in plastic coating and displaying on this DIY storage rack.

Cabinets are game-changers when positioned around a garage workspace. Having tools and supplies within reach during projects maximizes efficiency while keeping the mess stored away and out of sight. Drawers below are ideal for corraling garage clutter.