You can find a plethora of garage storage systems out there today.  You can find garage workbenches, metal garage cabinets, garage cabinet sets; I mean really the list goes on. Plus, they come in sleek looking colors such as steel, black, white, red and various types of wood.  If your garage is not in need of a full overhaul you can buy garage wall cabinets or base cabinets to fit where ever they are needed.  If you just have one problem area that is in desperate need of a storage solution then this may be the best solution.

Want to get your husband, dad, boyfriend, or even your wife who spends a lot of time in the garage working on things a great gift?  Take a look at some custom garage cabinets.  Meet with a professional who can design a layout for you.  You can either have them professionally installed or if you know someone who is handy, you can give them the garage cabinet plans and they can do the work for you.  If you have someone who spends an awful lot of time in their garage this would be the ultimate gift to give.  Imagine the look on their face when they show up to a completely decked out garage with all the accessories.

So guys, ladies, if you want to take your garage to the next level or if you are in need of a big garage organization overhaul then take a look around at the garage cabinets that are available.  Shop around, get some quotes, figure out exactly what it is you need and get ready to turn that garage into something all of your friends and neighbors are going to be so jealous of.

Once you have decided to have a sale, you will need to decide on a date to have your sale. A good day to have your sale is on a Saturday because that is when most people are out and looking for neighborhood bargains. Once you have a date in mind, you will have to check the weather forecast. Nothing will ruin an outdoor sales event faster than inclement weather. Strive for something neither too cold nor too hot and avoid rain at all costs.

After you have a nice day set aside, you will need to let people know about the sale. Word of mouth should be the first method you use to spread the news. Tell all of your friends and co-workers and ask them to do the same. With that done, you can make some fliers and post them about town (after you have checked your local laws to ascertain the legalities of doing so, of course). If there are any community bulletin boards, put them to good use as well. Lastly, pay to run a small classified ad in your local paper.

Before the big day comes, plan out how you will organize everything you are selling. It is wise to group all related items together. If you have clothes to sell, group all of them into one area. Furniture, if there is any, should be put with other furniture. Think of how a department store is setup and try to mimic that. Also, you should keep the cashbox (never unattended!) beneath the carport along with other expensive items. This will help protect those running the “register” from the sun and other elements while allowing them to keep an eye on the more valuable items that may otherwise disappear without compensation.

Once you have met these three conditions, then you should have a successful diy carport sale under your belt that you can be proud of. In fact, don’t be surprised if you find your friends asking for help in setting up theirs!

Filing Systems - You can find plastic storage that is specifically used for filing papers. You can find them in letter or legal size and some are even made to be stackable so as your filing needs grow, so can your filing boxes.  These are perfect for archived documents that you need to keep and store away or for any home office that needs a filing solution without the big clunky metal filing cabinet!

Sewing Supplies - I don’t do a lot of sewing but I have two little clear plastic storage boxes that I keep my sewing supplies in.  They consist of 3 drawers with a handle on top and in the top drawer I keep my buttons, needles and pins, in the center drawer I keep all my threads and in the bottom i keep all my sewing accessories like a small pair of scizzors, super glue, thimble etc.  I love my little three drawer storage box because I can keep it in my linen closet and it doesn’t take up a whole lot of room.  Now, for those of you that sew a lot and have a lot of sewing supplies, you will need more storage than what I use.  You will need something like a satchel box with removable thread trays, or a bin prism for all the various types of buttons or sewing supplies.  Clear plastic storage boxes are perfect for any quilting or sewing supplies because you can quickly identify what items are inside, they are durable and most have handles so you can move them around with ease.

Socks & Underwear - Speaking of 3 drawer storage boxes, I live in an apartment and for a very long time I did not have any furniture in my bedroom other than my bed and a TV.  If you didn’t know that I was a woman by the picture on my site, you’d probably guess I was a bachelor .  When I didn’t have any furniture I purchased this awesome three drawer storage box to keep my socks, bras and underwear in.  It was great because it fit perfectly in my closet without taking up a ton of room (I needed the room for all of my shoes!).  So for those of you who don’t have a lot of bedroom furniture just yet (you’ll get there don’t worry) or if you are going to college and will be living in a dorm, this type of storage will be perfect.  The one I purchased had wheels so I could move it around easily.

Holiday Storage / Winter Clothing - As the seasons change so do our decorations and clothing.  We obviously need some place to put all this stuff.  What I do with my holiday decorations is store them in a colored containers that are associated with that particular holiday. So for Christmas I use red or green and for Halloween and Thanksgiving I use orange or black.  If you don’t want to color coordinate your boxes then you can just use some masking tape and write on there what holiday decorations are inside.  For all my winter clothing I like to use large plastic storage boxes because they hold a lot more items. I usually end up stuffing them full of winter jackets and sweaters.

Art Supplies - If you have children I can almost guarantee that you’ve got finger paints, crayons and chalk laying around the house.  For this I recommend a deep storage box that either comes with or you can buy dividers and inserts for, to organize all the different supplies and group them together. Art tool organizer boxes are perfect for paints, crayons, pens, beads and various other types of creative knick knacks.   This will help keep all the supplies in one spot rather than scattered all over the house.

Yard / Garage Organization - Plastic storage boxes are perfect for any yard or garage because they are very durable and easy to clean. You can use a deck box to keep all your yard supplies in or a plastic bin on wheels is perfect to store all your car washing items in.  You can roll it around as you wash your car or if you have multiple cars you can move it from car to car.  The bin on wheels is also perfect for any tools, hoses, or sports gear.  If you barbecue a lot then buying a plastic charcoal dispenser is a must.  It helps to keep your charcoal dry, fresh and ready to pour from the bag and if you leave it outside its not a big deal because its rainproof.

As you can see I am a BIG advocate for this particular type of storage box. Not just for the home but for office organization as well.  No matter what you need to store, you will most likely find a plastic storage box to meet your needs. To figure out the best box for your needs think about what items you will be storing.  Some of the things to consider are how often you need to access the items, do you need to move them around and will you ever need to store more of the item? Once you’ve got an idea of what you will be storing and how much, do some online research to find the best price and storage for your project.  Now, start decluttering and get to storing!!