Organizing a Garage with Wood Walls and a Flat Ceiling
This is the easiest type of garage to organize as hanging shelves and from the walls is relatively easy when you have wood walls. Also, a flat ceiling makes it easy to utilize overhead storage.
Shelving
The first step to organizing a garage is choosing shelving. You can choose between freestanding shelving or wall mounted. You'll also have the choice between adjustable shelving and fixed shelving. You'll also have to decide how much time you're willing to spend on shelving. Making and installing your own shelves can be much cheaper, but usually takes a great deal more time to setup.
Free Standing Shelving Comparison
| Sterilite 5 Shelf Shelving Unit | $76.99 | $5.72 | No | 5 Minutes | 36" | 18" | 75.125" | 31.375" | 15.75" | $3.81 | 20.19 sq ft | |
| Seville Classics UltraZinc 5-Shelf Wire Shelving Rack with Wheels, 14 x 30 x 60" | $89.99 | $7.60 | Yes (1" Increments) | 10 Minutes | 30" | 14" | 60" | 28" | Adjustable | $NaN | NaN sq ft | |
| Dave Wirth's DIY Free Standing Shelving Plans | $NaN | $NaN | No | 180 Minutes | 96 in | 24 in | 84 in | 93 in | 17 in | $NaN | Error sq ft | |
| HDX 36 in. W x 72 in. H x 18 in. D 5-Shelf Plastic Ventilated Storage Shelving Unit | $45.97 | $NaN | No | 5 Minutes | 36 in | 18 in | 72 in | 32 in | 14.75 in | $NaN | Error sq ft | |
| Edsal HC30127 Steel 7-Shelf Shelving Unit, 750 lb Capacity, 30" Width x 60" Height x 12" Depth | $Error | $NaN | Yes | 90 Minutes | 31 in | 12 in | 61 in | 29 in | Adjustable | $NaN | NaN sq ft |
Shelving Comparison
| 12" Wall Mounted Plywood Shelves | $NaN |
Storing Small Hardware
Storing small hardware is one of the more difficult things to organize in a garage. This article covers many different storage solutions depending on the amount of small hardware you have.
Comparison of Small Hardware and Parts Storage
Kayak Storage Methods Ceiling Mount
| Kayak Storage Hoist | $NaN | |
| Standing Upright with Safety Chain from Ceiling |
Plastic Storage Container Comparison
| Sterilite 12 Quart Storage Box - White |
Lumber Storage Comparison
| PORTAMATE PBR-001 Wood Storage Organizer Rack | $Error | Error | 41 in | Error | 12.5 | |
| Fixed Shelf Bracket Lumber Rack | $NaN | Error | 11.0 in |
Ladder Storage Options
Hoist
A hoist is best for infrequently used ladders.
Select Your Type of Ladder
Advantages
- Saves Wall and Floor Space
Disadvantages of Ladder Hoist
- Time Consuming to Store and Retrieve Ladder
Ladder Storage Hooks
Ladder storage hooks work best for storing step ladders or compact multifunction ladders vertically.
Ladder storage hooks are best used with longer ladders horizontally.
Advantages of Ladder Storage Hooks
- Easy to Store and Retrieve Ladder
- Saves floor space