The key to a well-organised
garage is to corral like items with like,
so hang garden implements together
on a rack, keep paint gear in one
place and have a one-stop storage
system for your tools. Whether
it’s in a drawer, hanging from a
pegboard or hook, or sitting on a
shelf, it’s important that every tool
has a home, advises Lachlan King
of Rack It. “Knowing where things are
meant to be stored makes cleaning
up after a day in the garden easy, so
it’s less likely that you let things get
out of control,” says Lachlan.
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For bigger items, make the best
use of the available space by thinking
vertically. “When it comes to storage
of larger hobby items like bikes and
surfboards, it’s important to consider
accessibility without compromising
space,” says Lachlan. “For things that
are less frequently used, wall-mounted
storage provides the most efficient
use of space.” If you take your bike for
a regular spin, consider a floor stand
positioned near the door.
Clever vertical storage
creates enough space
for a mini gym
Settle on storage
To keep your revived space
looking schmick, good storage is
essential. Choose products that
suit what you want to store. For
example, clearly labelled, stackable
storage tubs with lids, such as
Handy Storage crates, work well
for bulky seasonal items and sports
gear. At the other end of the size
spectrum, Tactix’s modular plastic
jars system or repurposed jam jars
are ideal for tiny and easily lost
things, such as screws and drill bits.
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Double up
Now that your garage is clean,
clear and organised, consider what
else you can do with the space. A
bench added to your storage system
can become a craft or DIY workshop
area, or a perfect potting shed set-up
– after all, your tools and materials
PAINTBACK
Wondering how to responsibly
dispose of old paint cans
after your garage clean-up?
Paintback helps to divert
unwanted paint and paint
packaging from landfill,
and can accept
undercoats,
varnishes, deck
primers and more.
Find your nearest
collection point at
paintback.com.au.
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1 Montgomery 100L heavy duty storage container with clip lid in Grey and Green, $21.89, I/N: 0127218. 2 Craftright 24" (61cm) 6 drawer rolling cabinet
and chest, $229, I/N: 0255156. 3 Kincrome ‘Classic’ 2 tray tool cart, $156, I/N: 0022462. 4 Kincrome 560mm x 402mm x 40mm custom cut foam, $27.50,
I/N: 0131564. 5 Chamberlain ‘myQ’ connectivity kit for smart garage door opener, $136, I/N: 0133221. 6 Supatool ‘Premium’ 6 drawer tool chest and trolley
combo, $529, I/N: 0073904. 7 Inabox 25L storage crate, $6.50, I/N: 0049230. 8 Ultimate Storage 72" (183cm) 15 drawer tool trolley, $1,099, I/N: 6120457.
9 Rack It 1000kg 1938mm x 1830mm x 645mm 3 shelf starter kit in Black, $366.58, I/N: 2760599. 10 Dy-Mark ‘Epoxy Coat’ garage floor kit in Titanium
Grey, $260/8L, I/N: 0222020. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Photography Brigid Arnott, styling Samantha Pointon.
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Outside the box
are neatly arranged close by. For
fitness fans, a set of rubber tiles can
be easily laid on the floor to create a
gym or workout zone, or somewhere to
practise your downward-facing dog.
A mud room for items like outdoor
clothing, gumboots and dog leads is
another possibility. As Jessica Haslem
of Flexi Storage points out, a garage
mud room is a great addition to a
busy home. “But it’s important to
know exactly how much space you
have to work with, as it can be difficult
to design a mud room that doesn’t
intrude on your walkways and space
for your car,” she says. Jessica
suggests combining Flexi Storage
Clever Cubes and 400mm wardrobe
units, a useful solution due to their
shorter depths and the combination
of hidden and open storage.
