As practice shows, the garage can be used not only to store the car, but also as a workshop or pantry. It can add winter things that interfere in the apartment, building materials, household tools, electrical equipment and much more. Some store in it children's equipment (bicycles, rollers, balls) and garden tools (shovels, choppers and rakes).
In addition, the garage should be equipped with a viewing hole, good lighting and several outlets. All this requires 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 find useful tips that will help to properly distribute all things and create a cozy atmosphere.
Tool storage system in the garage on the wall
Before installing a wall rack, you need to determine the area that 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.
Storage of tools in the garage means convenient and compact placement of necessary things. Each screwdriver, hammer, cable, etc. must be in place. Below are some useful tips for placing tools in wall cabinets:
- The lower shelves can be used to store heavy items such as fuel cans, jacks or a welding machine. Do not place them on the upper shelves, as this is unsafe.
- At the second level we devote space for car wheels. It is better to store them in a supine position and fully assembled (with a rim and a disk).
- The second shelf below (where the wheels are) needs to 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 remaining parts of the rack are set according to personal preference. 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 that will help you sort the things you need to work properly.
Manhole
Machine repairs can also be carried out without the aid of a viewing hole. But, as experienced motorists claim, 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, the installation of a viewing hole should be in the first place.
First of all, you need to adjust the pit to the height of the driver. The head should not reach the floors or the lower parts of the car. If a person’s height is 170 centimeters, then the height of the pit can be 10-12 centimeters more. Thus, the descent will be comfortable and safe. Be sure to install a ladder or steps.
Tool niches can be cut from either side. The optimal shelf height is 30-40 centimeters. Below, on the opposite side, it is recommended to cut a large shelf in which to store spare wheels or bulky items.
On the side parts, you can install metal corners 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 many homemade products are assembled, which provide convenient storage of tools in the garage or in the workshop. Before organizing a workplace, it is necessary to decide exactly where it will be located:
- On the far wall. This option is only suitable for long garages, where you can borrow 1.5-2.0 meters in width. All tools are at hand, and there is no need to spin around the car.
- Along one of the side walls. If the garage is not long enough, but quite wide, then you can set up a workplace on the right or left side of the garage. The disadvantage of this placement is the increased chance to hit the car. To avoid such a nuisance, during work the car can be driven out of the garage.
Under the desktop, you can build a small cabinet for storing tools in the garage with your own hands and fill it with the necessary equipment. Cropped ten-liter canisters will serve as pull-out shelves, and LED strips will serve as good lighting.
Tool storage organization
If the inspection pit is ready and the wall shelf 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 a garage or in a workshop? Consider a few helpful tips:
- The workplace is the main site, so the tools that are used most often should always be at hand.
- To store small parts (screws, nuts, nails, screws, etc.), you can use coffee cans, plastic cups or a home-made drawer with several compartments.
- Closed boxes can only be used by organized people, because as soon as they put things in their places. Otherwise, you can make a cabinet with open or drawers.
Some advise installing 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 technology. For example, to store a power tool (screwdriver, grinder), you can make a wooden shelf with square holes on which the equipment will be mounted.
What to do if the garage is very narrow and the car door is constantly scratched 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 away and the car will not suffer.
Conclusion
The article presented useful tips that will help each 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 perspective.