As practice shows, the garage can be used not only to store the car, but also as a workshop or pantry. In it you can put winter things that interfere in the apartment, building materials, household tools, electrical equipment and much more. Some keep children's equipment (bicycles, rollers, balls) and gardening tools (shovels, choppers and rakes) in it.
In addition, the garage should be equipped with a viewing hole, good lighting and several outlets. All this takes a lot of time and effort. Therefore, before you start organizing the storage of tools in the garage, you need to carefully plan and sort all things. From this article you can learn useful tips that will help you properly distribute all things and create a cozy environment.
Garage wall mounted tool storage system
Before you install a wall rack, you need to decidewith the area it will occupy. The most important thing is not to clutter up too much space and not interfere with parking the car. In addition, the rack should not interfere with work.
Storing tools in the garage means convenient and compact placement of the necessary things. Each screwdriver, hammer, cable, etc. should be in place. Here are some helpful tips for placing tools in wall cabinets:
- The bottom shelves can be used to store heavy items such as fuel cans, jacks or a welding machine. Do not place them on the top shelves as it is unsafe.
- On the second level, we allocate space for car wheels. It is better to store them lying down and fully assembled (with rim and disc).
- The second shelf from the bottom (where the wheels are) should be given special attention. You can install additional supports so that the rack does not bend, or make a shelf from a thick board.
The rest of the rack is installed according to personal preferences. For example, in the central part on the left, you can make small shelves of screws, nails and self-tapping screws, and on the right side - fasteners for screwdrivers, hammers and other tools. Storing tools on the wall of the garage is one of the most popular and practical ways to help you sort the things you need to work in the right way.
Observation Pit
It is possible to repair a car without the help of a viewing hole. But howsay experienced motorists, car maintenance should bring emotional satisfaction. Pain in the back and neck, cold or wet floor will not bring proper joy. If you install a viewing hole in the garage, you can immediately get rid of all such problems. In addition, when it comes to storing tools in the garage, then installing a viewing hole should come first.
First of all, you need to adjust the pit to the height of the driver. The head should not reach the ceilings or the lower parts of the car. If a person is 170 centimeters tall, then the height of the pit can be 10-12 centimeters more. Thus, the descent will be comfortable and safe. Be sure to install stairs or steps.
Tool niches can be cut from either side. The optimal shelf height is 30-40 centimeters. At the bottom, on the opposite side, it is recommended to cut a large shelf in which you can store spare wheels or bulky items.
You can install metal corners on the side parts and sheathe the walls with a board or plywood. As lighting, you can use a portable lamp (carrying) or attach LED lamps to the walls.
Workplace
As a rule, the workplace is an integral part of the garage. It is here that a lot of homemade products are collected, which provide convenient storage of tools in the garage or in the workshop. Before organizing a workplace, you need to decide where exactly it will be located:
- On the far wall. This option is only suitable forlong garages where you can borrow 1.5-2.0 meters wide. All tools are at hand, and there is no need to hang around the machine.
- Along one of the side walls. If the garage is not long enough, but rather wide, then you can install a workplace on the right or left side of the garage. The disadvantage of this placement is an increased chance of hitting the car. To avoid such a nuisance, during work, the car can be driven out of the garage.
You can build a small do-it-yourself garage tool cabinet under your desk and fill it with the necessary equipment. Trimmed ten-liter canisters will serve as pull-out shelves, and LED strips will provide good lighting.
Tool storage organization
If the inspection pit is ready and the wall rack is installed, then most of the work is done. It remains only to put all the tools in their places - and the garage is ready. But how to organize the storage of tools in the garage or in the workshop? Here are some helpful tips:
- The workplace is the main platform, so the tools that are used most often should always be at hand.
- To store small parts (screws, nuts, nails, self-tapping screws, etc.), you can use coffee cans, plastic cups or a homemade drawer with several compartments.
- Only organized people can use closed boxes, because as soon as they put things in their places. Otherwise, you canmake a closet with open drawers or drawers.
Some advise to install a metal mesh near the workplace. It can store many essential tools (pliers, hammer, screwdrivers, scissors, etc.).
Interesting ideas
To create a cozy atmosphere in your garage, you can use unique homemade products or modern technologies. For example, to store a power tool (screwdriver, grinder), you can make a wooden shelf with square holes on which the equipment will be attached.
What if the garage is very narrow and the car door constantly scratches against the wall? To solve this problem, you can stick a foam tape in the place where the door hits. Thus, the plaster will not fall off and the car will not suffer.
Conclusion
The article presented useful tips that will help every owner to equip their garage and properly organize the storage of tools and other equipment. The most important thing is to approach this matter from a creative side.
