Garages are the perfect space for projects and large items, but they can easily become a cluttered mess. Follow these tips to make use of your garage without creating a mess: turn it into an office or workspace, use it as storage for things you don't want in the house, organize everything so that you know what's there with labels and bins, get rid of junk by giving away what you no longer need on sites like Craigslist or Freecycle. With just a little time and effort, your garage will be transformed from cluttered chaos to an organized refuge.

Why your garage is a great place to store a lot of items

Firstly, garages have a lot of storage and space that can be used in many different ways. They are usually the largest space in the home, making them perfect for storing things such as gardening supplies, tools, and old furniture. Secondly, garages are often neglected spaces so they may not require much work on your part to make them usable. Lastly, because your garage is likely to stay dry most of the time, it's a great place to store not only items that need protection from water but also those that need protection from mold or insects (such as firewood).

Change your garage into a studio for your favorite hobby

Do you do backyard gardening or crafts? Do you like to learn new skills and challenge yourself in the process? Then dedicate an area of your garage to it - it'll give you plenty of storage space, which will make tackling such projects easier. You may even end up enjoying these hobbies more because they take place in a fun, safe, and familiar environment.

To make use of the space, you can create a workbench that will provide useful and convenient storage for all your materials and tools. You could also move some of those unused cabinets from your kitchen to this area. They'll be perfect for storing smaller items that are needed more often when working on these projects.

Supply storage for things such as school/ office supplies, extra paper, magazines...

Garages are usually large enough to hold bags of supplies used at school/ work. It's very convenient to store them in the garage and simply grab them when you leave or need them. You can also keep extra bags from school/ work supplies on hand if those supplied by the school/ workplace are running low. This makes it easy to grab a few extras (especially during winter break!) without leaving the house, instead of having to go out and buy a new supply bag every time your current one runs out.

Setting up a work area for when you need to get stuff done outside of the house

Garages are also great if you like working on things outside the house but with no dedicated space at hand. For example, during the summer months most people like doing some yard work regardless of whether their yards have any actual gardens in them. In these cases, a garage is a perfect place to get your work done without having to worry about getting stuff dirty or breaking it. It's also a great way not to lose any supplies that you might need for other tasks!

Keeping in touch with friends and family

A garage can also be used as a roomier living or dining area by extending the house with an attached deck if needed, or just by opening up the back wall of the garage. This creates flexibility if you have guests which turn into impromptu dinner parties. The same goes for doing arts & crafts together - mix paints and glues inside while working on your latest project out on the deck or porch. If this becomes something you do often when it's warm outside, a garage can also be used to host your guests (not too often, of course - this is still the garage we're talking about!).

Connect with your creative side by setting up an office in your garage

Sometimes you may need to escape the hustle and bustle of home life - especially if you're trying to do something important or focused. If you want some peace and quiet without going very far away, then set up a mini office in your garage (and don't forget to decorate it!). Having an office available at home is very convenient if you really need to get things done - it'll save you the trip of going specifically to a coffee shop or library just because you felt like getting out of the house.

Garages are a great place to store a lot of items and supply storage. They're also good for setting up work areas outside the house or using them as an office space if you need them. Garage makeovers have been popular in recent years, so why not give your garage some love today?