May 8, 2015

Add Storage Shelves for Hassle-Free Garage Organization

Man installing shelves for storage

If you are tired of looking at the mess, one way to organize your garage is to add some shelving to your walls. Shelves are perfect for tools, toys, and sporting goods that are just lying around inside your garage. When it comes to shelving, should you purchase premade shelves or do it yourself? Let’s breakdown the pros and cons of both to help you choose which works better.

Do-It-Yourself Garage Shelving

Garage shelving is beneficial and can help keep your garage organized and small items up off the floor. Some of the pros to do-it-yourself shelving include:

  • Variety of options
  • Low cost
  • Customization
  • Durable and strong
  • Satisfaction of a job well done

Along with the pros are some cons including:

  • Time consuming
  • Difficult

Pre-Made Garage Shelving

If you are considering purchasing the shelving for your garage, consider the following pros:

  • You can build upon the shelves
  • Easy
  • Quick

Along with the pros of pre-made shelving come the cons too. Some of the cons include:

  • Limited customization
  • Expensive
  • Less durable

Other Factors to Consider When Deciding on Shelving

Before you purchase or make a bunch of shelving, there are some things to consider. Not everyone is able or going to be able to make their own shelving just as not everyone will have the means to purchase expensive shelving. Prior to your decision, sit down and consider all of the factors, price shop, and then come up with a plan.

Do You Have Free Time?

To build your own shelving, you will need to have free time. The process is time consuming and if you are busy all of the time, purchasing premade shelves may be the best bet. Making your own shelves shouldn’t take you more than one weekend at most, so if you think it’ll take longer than this, then it may not be the right option.

Consider Your Budget

If you are on a tight budget, consider making the shelves yourself or purchasing prefabricated bins for storage purposes. You don’t have to spend a fortune to organize your garage nicely.

Make One Trip

Make sure you take accurate measurements for your shelving and only go to the hardware store once. Multiple trips means more money spent and more time wasted. Measure the area twice, jot down the sizes, and then purchase the product.

Premade shelving or do-it-yourself shelving is a personal decision. Weigh your options, consider all factors, and make your decision. No matter what you choose, your garage will look great in no time.

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