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21 Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget! {+ DIY Space Saving Hacks}

March 14, 2021 By Heidi 36 Comments

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Whether you’re wondering how to organize a messy garage or how to make your space work better, use these Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget to take back control!

Is your garage one of the scariest places in your home? Don’t worry… I’ve put together some creative Garage Organization Hacks to help you convert your garage into a part of your home you can actually enjoy!

I have personally used many of these organization solutions myself. Some of these Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget are cheap DIY ideas. Other ideas are easy out of the box solutions that anyone can do. So whatever your comfort level, you’ll find some garage storage ideas and DIY garage ideas that you can put to use right away…

Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget!

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#1: Declutter Your Garage Fast With A Garage Sale!

Use these 30+ Garage Sale Tips and Tricks and earn some money from those items in your garage you no longer need or want.  Then… use the proceeds from your garage sale to purchase shelving, bins, and other items to help get your garage organized on a budget!

#2: Then Make More Space in Your Garage By Donating or Selling Unused Items!

Any items left over after your garage sale, either donate at a local thrift store or consider selling on Craigslist or even on Ebay.  Then just let go of whatever can’t be sold or donated.

Related: 75 Home Decluttering Tips!

#3: Use Every Inch of Your Wall Space!

One of the easiest ways to declutter your garage quickly is with a garage organization rail system. This is a great way to make better use of your wall space and to get all of those large garden tools organized and easily accessible at the same time. Plus, a rail system like this Rubbermaid Fasttrack Rail Kit is usually fairly easy to install. You can use this wall organizer for organizing your:

  • Shovels
  • Rakes
  • Large Brooms
  • Pruners
  • Loppers
  • Cordless Shrub Trimmers
  • Pole Trimmers
  • Garden Hoses
  • Power Cords
  • Garage Hand Tools

Rail systems also give you the added flexibility to change or update your garage storage layout anytime you want.

You can even create a wall mounted fishing rod organizer to store your long fishing rods!

#4: Try These Small Garage Cabinet Ideas…

If you don’t have a lot of space available in your garage, maximizing your wall space for storage is a must. We made use of an unused corner of our garage to hang the cabinet pictured.

When deciding which garage cabinet will work best for you, pay attention to reviews to verify the quality of the cabinet. Also look for cabinets that included the mounting hardware for no additional price. I personally like to have a few cabinets that have a lock, so we can better secure more valuable items in the garage… Or keep chemicals locked away from the kiddos.

Once you’ve identified a few wall cabinet options that will work for you… be sure to wait for a sale! I scored 50% off our Husky Wall Cabinets (Home Depot brand) that included all of the necessary hardware to mount the cabinets to my garage wall. The cabinets also included the locks we wanted.

You can use Free Home Depot Gift Cards or you can also use Free Lowe’s Gift Card to save money when purchasing shelving, wall cabinets, and rail organizers to maximize your garage wall storage.

#5: Then Add Some Garage Ceiling Storage Racks!

Don’t let that ceiling space go to waste… especially if you have tall ceilings in your garage! Garage ceiling racks are such a cost effective and budget friendly way to get organized fast and remove that clutter from your garage floor! Check out the Fleximount Overhead Garage Storage Rack for a simple and efficient way to save space!

#6: Go Vertical on the Wall With Garage Storage Racks

Using sturdy metal storage racks will provide you with one of the most flexible storage solutions available. Plus, metal storage racks can be unloaded and relocated if you want to “redecorate” or rearrange your garage. They are also fairly easy to assemble and don’t require any special tools.

Waiting for a deal on metal storage racks is a must, as these frequently go on sale throughout the year.

#7: Implement the Ultimate Flexible Garage Storage Solution: Storage Bins!

Storage bins are the ultimate flexible storage solution. They can be used with metal storage racks, garage ceiling storage racks, garage wall shelving, or simply stacked on top of each other. Plus, storage bins can be used and reused for years to come.

#8: Don’t Forget to Add Labels To Your Storage Bins

Take the mystery out of “what’s in that bin” when you add detailed labels to each of your garage storage bins!

You can get as fancy as using printed labels you make yourself, or keep it easy with peel and stick vinyl letters…

Large Vinyl Letter Stickers

#9: Put These 5 Gallon Bucket Storage Ideas to Use…

5 gallon buckets are easy to find and fairly inexpensive. You can pick some up at your local Home Depot, Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and even Walmart!

I personally have a collection of 5 gallon buckets from both Lowe’s (blue in color) and Tractor Supply (both red and white). These 5 gallon buckets really come in handy when doing yard work, but they’re also really useful in the garage. They can easily be hung from the wall using a hook, or attached to a rail system like the Rubbermaid Fasttrack Rail Kit.

These are some of my favorite things to store in 5 gallon buckets:

  • Balls
  • Pool Noodles
  • Scrap Pieces of Wood

#10: Bike Storage Ideas For A Small Garage – Go Vertical and Hang From the Wall!

Bikes take up a LOT of floor space in your garage, so using your walls and ceiling space for bike storage is a must!

One of the least expensive ways to store your bikes, is to hang them from a wall vertically using large hooks fastened to wall studs.

To avoid having to lift your bike onto a hook high on the wall, one alternative is to install a Bike Storage Pulley System in your garage instead.

#11: DIY In A Tight Space With This Small Garage Workbench Idea! {It’s Collapsible}

If you don’t have space available in your garage for a traditional workbench, consider installing a collapsible workbench that can be put down and out of the way when not in use.

In my garage, we installed a folding workbench that provided a much needed workspace. The best part is that when it’s folded away, we can still fit a car in the garage!

#12: DIY Anywhere With a DIY Mobile Workbench!

Now if you don’t have enough space in your garage for a permanent workbench, consider creating a simple DIY mobile workbench instead.

What You’ll Need to make your own compact DIY Mobile Workbench:

  • A pair of high weight capacity saw horses, that are also collapsible. {like the Bora Portamate Speedhorse or Kreg Track Horse}
  • 3/4 inch thick Sheet of Plywood. {I like to use 2 smaller sheets that are 2′ x 4′ each, as these are much easier to move and lift.}
  • Optional 2 x 4 Boards for added support. {These can be used with a Bora Portamate Speedhorse style saw horse, and will give your plywood work surface additional support.}
  • The collapsible saw horses and small sheets of plywood are compact and can easily be stored on a shelf when not being used.

This temporary or portable workbench can easily be assembled and disassembled, providing you with a workspace whenever you need it.

I even use my portable workbench for potting plants in my backyard garden!

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#13: Start Organizing Tools with a Mobile Toolbox on Wheels…

A larger tool chest with slide out drawers is one of the best ways to organize tools. But when you only have a small amount of space in your garage, getting a toolbox with a workbench top can help make your space really count!

We’ve been using a mobile toolbox with a wood workbench top in our garage for years. Both my hubby and I love it. It’s so handy!

#14: The Best Way to Organize Screwdrivers!

The best way to organize and store screwdrivers in your garage is with a screwdriver wall organizer or a screwdriver cabinet organizer.

A tool organizer for your screwdrivers will help you find your tools faster, and an organizer will also help you avoid misplacing and losing your screwdrivers.

My hubby found this inexpensive organizer to hang in a garage wall cabinet at Harbor Freight for just a few dollars.

#15: Learn How To Organize Hardware and Small Parts…

Finding a good way to organize hardware and small parts can really be tricky.

For years we used a hardware organizer with little drawers than hung on the wall. But it was always hard to remember what was in all of those little drawers. Plus my garage had poor lighting, so you couldn’t see what was in the drawers without pulling each one out to look inside.

We recently started using a Stanley Small Parts Organizer with removable bins. The Stanley Small Parts Organizers are reasonably sturdy and they stack well on shelves or in garage cabinets. Plus, the bright yellow colored removable storage bins make it so much easier to see what I am looking for.

#16: Try This DIY Baby Food Jar Hardware Storage Idea…

Don’t toss those baby food jars! Instead, use your baby food jars to create a genius space saving hardware storage solution!

Small nails and screws fit perfectly in a baby food jar.  Plus, you can attach the baby food jar lid to the underside of a shelf. Then you can simply screw and unscrew the jar to retrieve the hardware you need.

This is one Easy Upcycling Idea you need to try!

#17: Check Out These Clever Paint Storage Ideas…

Don’t let your leftover paint go to waste… or take up all your valuable garage storage space!  Check out these space saving tricks for How To Store Leftover Paint. Make sure your touch-up paint is ready and accessible at all times!

#18: Ditch the Big Old Air Compressor For This Space-Saving Tire Inflator!

Use a compact tire inflator like this Dewalt Cordless Tire Inflator instead of a traditional air compressor that can take up a lot of your garage space. This compact tire inflator can easily fit onto a small garage storage shelf or inside a wall mounted storage cabinet.

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#19: Try These Garage Storage Ideas for Christmas Decorations!

Make sure to store delicate items, like your Christmas wreaths and other Christmas decor in protective cases. These items can then be stored on shelves or on storage racks in your garage.

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#20: Create a Garage Mudroom Space!

No space for a mudroom in your home? No problem, simply create a garage mudroom space instead and organize that chaos!

Create your own personalized mudroom space in your garage with help from these creative Mudroom Storage Ideas!

#21: Maximize Every Square Inch Of Space… Even Where You Sit!

Every garage should have a comfy little stool to sit on… and there’s no reason your garage stool can’t include some extra storage too!

I love my short little Garage Stool with Wheels. It helps me get down low without breaking my back. 🙂 I also love the convenient storage included! My hubby even uses it when he’s detailing the wheels on the car.

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So have you tried any of these Garage Organization Ideas on a Budget yet?

Or do you have any creative garage organization tips?

Leave a comment and share…

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Comments

  1. Afsana says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    In most cases, the garage is the most neglected place. We do not pay attention to the beautification or well organization of the garage. I like all your 21 ideas to renovate the most unseen place into a spectacular one.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      June 22, 2022 at 12:47 pm

      I agree… it really can be easy to overlook the garage, but having things tidy and organized makes such a difference. I’m so glad you liked the tips!

      Reply
  2. Josiah - DIY Thrill says

    March 20, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    These are some great tips for garage organization, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 23, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      You’re very welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jeff the Chef says

    March 18, 2021 at 7:05 am

    I love the peel-and-stick letters you used for your bins, but I’m sure I could never get them to come out so perfectly!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 23, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      I love how easy bins are to read with big stickers! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Molly Pisula says

    March 18, 2021 at 4:07 am

    Great ideas! Love the rail kit for storing items against the wall!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 23, 2021 at 2:19 pm

      Isn’t that so handy, Molly? Rails really are such a great use of space! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nancy says

    March 17, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    It is always nice being able to maximize space and be organized. I love using wall space to hang thtings. It is just weird to have a rake sitting in the corner. That is how spider webs come together! Oooh, using the gallon buckets for those pool noodles is really good. Thanks for sharing these great tips 🙂

    Nancy ✨ mdrnminimalists.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the tips, Nancy! Wall space is definitely the way to go… and you’re right – the less spider webs the better! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Sophie says

    March 17, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    These are great tips, we use half of our garage as a home gym so we need to make the most of the space we have left x

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:52 pm

      Oh that’s so nice you were able to create a home gym, Sophie! I love being able to workout at home, too. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Michelle | Sift & Simmer says

    March 17, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    Love all these organization tips, especially organizing by tubs! Time for some spring cleaning…. which is actually my favourite haha.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      Yay… have fun with your Spring cleaning, Michelle! I love getting everything organized and tidy this time of year!

      Reply
  8. Danielle says

    March 16, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    These are such great tips, and that was a fantastic use of wall space!!! I would love to have an organized garage!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Danielle! It’s been a lot of work getting it to where it is now, but has been totally worth it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. delphine says

    March 16, 2021 at 10:20 am

    J’essaye d’être organisée aussi, on gagne beaucoup de place
    Merci pour tes conseils
    Belle soirée

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      De rien Delphine… Belle soirée 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kathrine Eldridge says

    March 16, 2021 at 4:35 am

    My husband is an organization fanatic and is OCD. Lol! These are all great suggestions!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Haha… my hubby definitely likes things tidy too, Kathrine! 🙂 I’m so glad you liked the tips!

      Reply
  11. Lovely says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Excellent suggestions! The collapsible workbench sounds wonderful and handy !
    xoxo
    Lovely
    http://www.mynameislovely.com

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Lovely! We are loving the collapsible workbench, and really do use it all the time!

      Reply
  12. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    Ooh I definitely need to get my bins up to speed! These are so organized and labeled perfectly. You would not want to see the state of our garage right now!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      Haha… I’m sure it can’t be that bad, Katherine! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Carol says

    March 15, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    great ideas and solutions to common problems – pinned.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 17, 2021 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks so much, Carol… I’m so glad you liked the ideas!

      Reply
  14. John / Kitchen Riffs says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    I think most people can use help organizing their garages — even those who have organized garages! Some great tips — thanks.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      You’re very welcome, John… so glad you liked the tips! 🙂

      Reply
  15. CoCo says

    March 15, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    These are all such great ideas, Heidi! Our garage is a MESS so these tips and tricks are definitely going to help. One thing we don’t do at all to make use of our vertical wall space or our overhead space either. I love the idea of creating mobile workstations too. That is is fabulous! Hugs, CoCo

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    • Heidi says

      March 15, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the tips, CoCo! Using the wall and overhead space is such a game changer, and can make your whole garage feel so much more spacious. And yes… those mobile workstations come in so handy. I even use them out in the backyard when doing big gardening or potting projects so I don’t have to bend over as much! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Christie says

    March 15, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    So many great ideas especially for some spring cleaning! Thanks for sharing Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 15, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      You’re very welcome, Christie! The garage can definitely be one of those overlooked spaces when it comes to Spring cleaning, but a tidy garage really feels so nice!

      Reply
  17. Karthik says

    March 14, 2021 at 11:37 pm

    Good ideas, satisfying to look at, thanks for the suggestions.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 15, 2021 at 11:15 am

      You’re very welcome… I’m so glad you liked the storage tips!

      Reply
  18. angiesrecipes says

    March 14, 2021 at 7:44 am

    So many cool ideas! I love esp. that collapsible workbench!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      March 14, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Thanks so much, Angie! We use that ALL the time! 🙂

      Reply

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