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The opinion of most people is unambiguous - only two roles are reserved for the garage: storage of personal vehicles and a store of unnecessary old things. Those who are "sorry to throw away, but have no desire to keep at home."

Meanwhile, it’s enough to spend several hours to radically change the situation and make it so that entering the garage was really nice.

What can be done?

Life hacks to improve the garage space are diverse, but the most important among them will be an organizer for storing small tools and fasteners. As an improvised drive, even a cupcake mold is suitable.

Many garages already have different shelves, but they can easily be improved. A bottom tank is harmoniously placed below, which is made of cans with removable lids. These covers are attached to the shelves themselves on the screws, and then wind the cans. They put nails, screws and other minor metal objects there.

When such a solution is not like, or it is not enough to accommodate all the accessories, it is worth fixing a magnet to the wall. He will calmly hold the screwdriver bits and a number of tools.

Do not hang a screwdriver on such a fastener; using them after magnetization is not very convenient.

And if you do not limit yourself to what you can do with your own hands, it is worth thinking about shelving with perforated panels, hooks and trays.

A number of garage owners have discovered that this item alone can permanently solve all their problems.

In the room for the vehicle will invariably be various adhesive tapes and adhesive tape, the benefits of which people have appreciated for a long time. But so that such devices do not roll back to the farthest corners and do not stick to various places, it is worth using a kind of casket for such products.

Additional storage

As you already know, a magnet is not suitable for holding screwdrivers. It is not necessary to take a special box under them, where it will be more practical to make a shelf with holes with your own hands.

You should also think about:

PVC pipes cut into pieces (after screwing them to the wall, they will allow holding garden tools),
pockets of the organizer for shoes (they will include aerosol cans and brushes),
folding tables (it is very important to provide a good working area, quite spacious and comfortable),
towel holder (even when there are no conditions for washing hands in the garage itself, it is worth storing garbage bags on it).

Smart organization of space

Tidying up the garage space begins with global changes. First of all, you need to divide the space into separate zones and deal with each of them separately. You can make room for tables, shelves or other bulky items in several ways.

Plywood panels for vertical storage. If you drill several different holes in ordinary plywood, then you can store tools in them: screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, etc.
Perforated panel. If you want everything to be organized more beautifully and neatly, then it is worth choosing a perforated panel. For little money you can get a unique board with a set of hooks and trays, in which it is very convenient to store all those little things that are so often lost in the surrounding chaos.

Containers of pipes. Larger tools, such as garden tools, can be stored in specially cut PVC pipes. To create a convenient and multifunctional container, it is enough just to cut the pipe into several equal pieces and fix them on the wall. In one pipe, depending on the diameter, several tools will fit at once.
Another useful life hack, going as a separate item, is the use of multifunctional things. A table in the garage can be used simultaneously as a stand or chair, and a viewing hole can be equipped with shelves in niches. Folding constructions are also convenient, for example, a countertop with hinges, which is easy to remove in one motion.

Storage of little things

After the space has become visually cleaner and more spacious, you can begin to organize places for storing all kinds of little things. Here are some interesting ideas that should be noted by car owners and craftsmen.

Magnetic mount. Magnets can be used not only to decorate the refrigerator, but also to store metal trifles. The magnetic holder for knives can be fixed in the garage by placing keys, nuts and other things on it, which usually lie around the boxes and are constantly lost.
Hinged basket. Garbage, before it goes to landfill, also needs to be stored correctly. Instead of taking up space on the floor with a basket, you can make simple wood fastenings and hang it on the wall. If you have enough enthusiasm, you can even hang a few baskets in a row to sort the garbage.

Storage of garbage bags. There is an unusual life hack for storing garbage bags. So that they are always at hand, you can hang them on fasteners for paper towels. This solution, which is not obvious at first glance, will facilitate the cleaning process.
Hanging cans. In addition to a magnetic holder, cans with screw caps can also be used to store small things needed in work. The lids are attached to the bottom of the shelves, and the screws themselves are laid with screws, nails, screws, etc. Thus, the containers do not occupy free space on the shelves, and at the same time, they remain in the public domain.

Cupcake Molds. Another unobvious thing that can be found in the garage of a creative car enthusiast is cupcake molds. Here they are used not for their intended purpose, but all for the same storage of small nuts, fasteners and screws. This is convenient, since fasteners of different sizes can be put in each mold, sorting them in this way.
Container for tapes. Insulating tape is another thing that should always be at hand. So that no skein is lost, you can knock down a simple container from the boards to store them. It is most convenient to put each tape in a special compartment.
Organization of sports equipment. Those who lead an active lifestyle have to keep sports equipment at home. To prevent the balls from rolling around the garage, you can pull on two strong ropes of the required width and fix them on the floor and ceiling. It turns out a home-made compartment for storing football, basketball and volleyball equipment. The balls from there will not roll out, but you can get the one you need right now without any problems.

We use modern technology

The modern generation is lucky, because we have something that our fathers and grandfathers could not even dream of. Do not ignore technical progress, because some new developments can significantly make life easier.

Smart switch

The main problem with many garages is the inconvenient location of the switches. It is impossible to reach them without filling up any box, shovel or box with tools. Modern developers have long solved this problem. For this, a smart cap was invented.

REDMOND SkySocket, supplemented with an energy-saving lamp, allows you to turn on the lighting even at the entrance to the garage. It can be controlled directly from the screen of your smartphone through the Ready for Sky app.

And for those who want to save time on this, you can simply adjust the base so that it automatically turns on the lighting in the garage as soon as the door opens.

Ultra Socket Outlet

Many people are familiar with the problem when the outlet does not withstand the load due to the fact that several electrical devices are used at once on an ongoing basis. To be able to drill, mount and light the room without fear of a fire, you need to buy a “smart” socket.

Device REDMOND SkyPlug 100S controlled from the screen of the smartphone. And as soon as the load rises, it automatically shuts off. You can also configure the outlet and so that it stops working as soon as everyone leaves the garage.

This is convenient for those who constantly forget to disconnect devices from the network. Such a socket, among other things, will also save money on electricity.

Well thought out protection

Another interesting life hack is the thoughtful garage protection. In order not to be afraid of the attack of thieves, you need to install a reliable protective system, for example, a tracker REDMOND RFT-08S. With it, you can (still from the smartphone screen) control who enters the garage and leaves it. Additionally, you can customize the application and so that it controls the movement of the car. Thus, an additional anti-theft tool is obtained.

And those who always lose keys will like the opportunity to find them by pressing just one button. It shows on the smartphone screen the distance to the treasured keychain and notifies the owner with an audible signal that the keys are found.

Caring fan

The latest of modern innovations - REDMOND SkyFan RAF-5005S. This fan definitely deserves a place in a modern garage. Unlike most analogues, it does not drive the wind in vain. If you properly configure the system, then he will be able to take care of maintaining the perfect microclimate in the garage. You can also turn it on and off in advance.

It is convenient in the hot summer when you do not want to come to a stuffy garage. You can still turn on the fan on the road, which in a short time will cool the room to a comfortable level.

In addition to these ideas for organizing a garage zone or space for a workshop, of course, there are others. In addition, you can always come up with something of your own, equipping the space with your own wishes.

Comments 74

Well, about screwdrivers - it’s really new, but about a screwdriver so that the oil does not spill out - respect, I'm constantly looking for a beer bottle to make a funnel)))

Correctly ! Bottles of cola are not suitable for this!

Yes, I think somehow with beer ... masterly or something)))

What are all sissies - they don’t like a rake, keys! Didn’t get into a situation that either the key is in the key and freeze to hell on an empty road at night.
No need for TB reinsurance and Common Sense! ZD always steers!

3rd LH - sooo doubtful.
4th - good, very helpful
5th - not HH, but the method is inconvenient ...

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Apindos at all!
what nafig hako-lafy?
You are Russian!
So the topic should be:
10 useful tips in the garage.
That sounds ...

Eb @ la for fools - wrote a housewife, but not a person, at least with basic locksmith skills

For point 4, they used to beat us on their hands.

for damage to the instrument you need to beat forever

What will happen to him, this instrument?
Well, except for point 3, when the screwdriver handle falls apart rather than the rusty screw
And the key in the key often has to be used, it normally rolls when wisely

no, of course, nothing will happen.

Wow) about a screwdriver (01) I was directly surprised))

these are not pliers but tweezers on the 5th rice, if you have a set of keys to twist a screwdriver, then this set most likely has a ratchet with bits. The comb will never replace the fingers, the one who does not know how to hammer nails and with the comb will hit the wrong place))) and I personally manage to fill the oil without everything, I don’t know how others do ... but it can come in handy in the wind.

crazy hands with Kizyakov - have a rest ...

scribe to you - safety precautions

I especially liked the rake. Hang them at eye level yet))

How to work better?

Not all car owners and motorcyclists are real craftsmen. But everyone can use the simplest secrets of effective work. When there is no funnel nearby, gently pouring lubricating oil will help an old unnecessary screwdriver. If the screwdriver itself is needed for its intended purpose, but it is not strong enough, it is worth using a wrench as a lever. For each other, wrenches also turn out to be loyal helpers.

In the workshop you need to use a magnetic knife holder, with its help it is easy to lay out various drills, wrenches and the like.

If you have to store garden chairs, wooden wall brackets will be invaluable: the empty seat is used more fully, and there will be no clutter on the floor. Almost every garden uses a car, it can be placed compactly if you mount a couple of heck on the wall.

Additional tips

Separate areas for each type of item should be allocated in the garage. That is, for the garden and cottage - one plot, for working tools - another, for spare parts - the third, for consumables of the car - the fourth and further on the list.

So that there is room for a container of detergents to help prevent them from falling and spilling, it is worth using metal pots (both on their own and on the shelves).

We improve the garage according to all the rules: strategy and actions

In order to bring your plan to life, you must immediately take care of the convenience in the garage, which means that you will need:

determine the purpose of its use,
clearly allocate one or another zone for certain tasks (it’s better to even plan it on a full-fledged paper drawing),
examine all the things that you have, figure out how to group them and which storage systems to put.

Car owners should first consider using the garage as a workshop. It will take comparatively little space to equip the site for work.

Buy or make yourself a corner table occupying an empty corner. On top of the table from various scraps of wood and metal waste, build shelves for frequently used things. Right away get rid of the habit of arranging objects on these shelves at randomotherwise the result will be worse than before.

Think over storage systems yourself, because no one will determine better than you how and what needs to be done in a particular garage. It is recommended not just to lay out tools and spare parts in boxes and boxes, but to sign them with a marker (it is more reliable than continuously peeling paper stickers). In addition to shelves above the desktop, it is advisable to fix a board (cork or magnetic), which will serve to write memos, attach business cards and phone numbers.

Garage as a warehouse

Almost any house or apartment is full of things that can be stored somewhere else. In the garage there is a place for:

home photo collection
children's toys
seasonal clothes, shoes, hats,
reserve of cleaning and detergents
bicycle, scooter, other sports equipment,
accessories for the car and its repair.

When the goal is to "store anything," the shelving system is ideal. Plastic options last a long time, are relatively inexpensive, and even in unheated rooms retain their valuable qualities. However, it should be borne in mind that plastic shelf and bottom will not withstand loads of over 50 kg, so you have to look for another place for rubber, batteries and heavy tools.

Metal solutions, if only they are made of good metal, will bear any loads that arise in domestic conditions.But keep in mind that moisture and cold will almost inevitably provoke corrosion, and this greatly limits the applicability of such products.

PVC shelving - almost perfect. They are inexpensive and strong, but they should be protected from mold infection. If it appears, the chances of removing the fungus are very small. Among purchased racks, you need to give preference to mobile and easy to understand modifications.

When a car changes, an additional bicycle is put in the garage or a cardinal rearrangement is done, they turn out to be more convenient than others. You can move such structures without outside help.

Fasten very small light shelves to the walls.so that not only the storage system itself does not fall, but also individual things do not collapse.

Accumulate rubber and car wheels on the highest shelves, made strictly to the size of the subject. It is better to refuse sides, protection with a wire mesh is much more effective. And with available funds, wheel brackets that look more aesthetically pleasing than a simple shelf and can be easily adapted for storing rubber of any format turn out to be a valuable acquisition.

Regardless of these nuances, the car and tires should be separated by at least 1 m of space, only then the safety requirements are observed.