All Overhead Garage Storage Options

The garage. That’s where you keep your car, right? If you’re like most Americans, the unfortunate truth is that there might not be any room in your garage for your car. The average garage seems to be nothing more than a storage room. From bikes to old clothes to power tools, just about anything you don’t want to keep inside your house seems to end up in the garage. And all that clutter eventually builds up to the point where there’s just no room to fit the car in, or use the room in any way. That’s why overhead garage storage is so ideal.

If you like the idea of clearing up the floorspace in your garage, then there are several overhead garage storage ideas that you might want to consider. There are a few heights at which you can put shelves in your garage and still have ample room for your car. The most popular are over the garage door, and over the hood of your car. You can buy pre-made overhead garage storage systems for either height.

In terms of actually setting it up, you have two options. The first is to hire someone else to do it, and the second is to go the “do it yourself” route.

Professional Overhead Garage Storage Solutions

There are plenty of business that offer overhead garage storage racks at relatively low prices. You can have them install a few basic units, or instead have plans drawn up for custom designed shelving units that will maximize the storage space in your garage.

Hiring someone else to set up your garage overhead storage system has obvious benefits. The job can get finished in record time, and you have the benefit of the design and installation being done by experts who do this every day.

Do It Yourself Overhead Garage Storage

If you’re the type who likes to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty, you can buy metal overhead garage storage units that are easy to install. While they may not have been built to fit your garage, there are a wide range of sizes available, so you should probably be able to find ones that will fit your space well.

If you would rather take on the entire project yourself, then you can build overhead garage storage shelves out of 2×4′s. There will obviously be more work involved than just hanging some prefab storage racks up, but you can have the satisfaction of doing it all yourself, and also of saving some money to boot.

Wood bookcase furniture has been a staple in every home for decades. People used them not only for books, but for music collections, trinket displays, or photograph displays. Bookcases can be used for any number of things. The avid reader knows best, of course, how imperative proper and sufficient bookcases really are. Even those who are not such book enthusiasts will find it necessary at some point to invest in bookcase furniture for some rooms of the house. For example, bookcase bedroom furniture can be used for books as well as extra clothing or toy shelving. A personalized baby furniture bookcase can be the perfect touch, practically and stylistically, in your new baby’s room. Nearly all children’s rooms usually have at least some collection of books that should be at easy access. So what are the designs out there?

Modern bookcase furniture is actually an interesting enclave in furniture decorating. A modern bookcase, or more correctly, a display cabinet, may be built in a variety of geometric shapes. Off kilter rectangles, stacked squares, trapezoidal forms, and tower like bookcases are only a few examples of what you might find. They’ll come in finishes of all types, or chrome, steel, iron…you name it.

Antique bookcase furniture is a very different adventure in bookcase styles. Antique displays often look more like ornate china cabinets, with our without the glass doors. Nearly always made from woods like oak, cherry, or aspen, antique bookcases give your home a more traditional feel. French and Mission style are popular designs.

Corner bookcase furniture is incredibly practical. Corner designs can be found in either modern, classic, or antique styles. The main point is that they fit neatly into corner spaces, utilizing parts of your room that you may otherwise find difficult to maximize. With corner bookcases, you can attractively pack away books and display your home treasures.

Martin Furniture is a well rated office furniture and home entertainment furniture company. A Martin Furniture bookcase can be guaranteed against some damage, often are built specially to be wobble free, and are in general of solid construction. These bookcases come in many styles and designs; tall cases, lower cases and displays. If you like glass doors, sliding doors, no doors…you’ll find plenty to choose from at Martin Furniture. Your local bookcase furniture store or online furniture vendor will carry these lines for excellent deals, as well.

The closet is cluttered. The bedroom is already overloaded with clothing lying over chair backs and shoes have just been stuff behind the door. Basically, the place is a mess. Your answer? Closet organizer systems. Very good answer.

Closet organization systems are simple solutions to complex problems, like how to clean out, organize, and keep organized all that closet content. In fact, installing most closet systems yourself is relatively easy. In one afternoon (or with breaks, a weekend), you can have a fun and simple Do It Yourself project…with lasting results!

Wire closet organizer systems are sometimes the greatest ones to use when you want a self installment project. With a drill, a few screws, and a bolt cutter, your closet will be in order.

How to?
The first step, which I probably didn’t need to tell you, is clean up. Empty out your closet, totally and entirely. That means clothing, shoes, boxes, trash, take all of it out. Get rid of what you don’t need, give some things to charity. Take out any shelves and hanging rods. Use a paint scraper to scrape away piled paint. Fill drill holes with spackle, sand the spackle once it has dried. Then, unpack your brand new closet organizer system pieces.

A fantastic wire closet organizing system for self installation is one that uses a single horizontal bar at the top of your closet wall and any number of vertical bars that will slide in either direction to create any width of shelving you like. Installing these pieces securely is a matter of a few drill holes and screws. Then, you clip in your shelf brackets and shoe shelf brackets (upside down shelves, basically). Cut your shelves to the length you want, and slip on their rubber tips included in the system to sharp edges safely hidden. Last, snap in the hanging rods. If you buy a sliding basket storage system, roll it right in. Voila. Closet organizing systems made easy.

There are also plenty of other closet organizer systems you can install yourself, or buy them basically pre built. There’s no reason closet organizing should make your life in any way more complicated. Rubbermaid, ClosetMaid, Organize It, Easy Track…these are only a few of the places to look for the system that is best for you. If wire isn’t your thing, there are elegant wooden closet systems just waiting to be installed. If you don’t have room for a full-fledged system, even using some space saving hangers can make a huge difference.  So go ahead, get some organization going. Treat yourself to real life with a closet that works.

When space is getting tight or you suddenly need extra closet room, please don’t stress. There’s a simple and inexpensive way to solve the problem. Portable closet storage. Portable closets are cheap and will store any variety of items that you’re desperate to get out of the way.

A portable clothes closet is the perfect choice for guests who need closet room that you just can’t spare. Simple closets provide a hanging rod for suits and clothing, sometimes even special tie and shoe racks. A portable closet system offers even more. In addition to hanging space, you can have drawers and shelving for folded clothing, dirty laundry, art supplies, kids toys, whatever you can think of. When you’re waiting for the next child to grow into some stored clothes, where do you put them? With the out of season sweaters, coats, scarves, gloves, boots, what do you do? Portable clothes closets. Simple as tea.

When you don’t need that storage in the guest room or office, portable storage closets ride nicely into the attic or down to the basement, storing your belongings neatly out of sight. They can also act as a drying rack for items you want to hang dry in the laundry room. Use it as a portable linen closet in any room of the house. Then, when you’re moving houses, too, you can save the trouble of folding and packing all your clothes into suitcases; stick them into that portable closet organizer, and onto the moving truck they go!

So as you begin to search for the paramount portable closet, there are a number of things to keep in mind.

1. Portable closets are not known for their beauty. You may not be able to make a very aesthetic choice in this buy. It’s functional. Be warned.

2. If the closet doesn’t have proper support at the base, it will sag terribly when full. Unless you’re looking purely for hanging space, make sure to get a closet with a proper base…or support it yourself with some extra boxes.

3. Most hanging closets won’t protect your belongings against sever humidity and moisture. Think about where you’re storing the closet when you choose a plastic, canvas, or Rubbermaid portable closet.

4. Portable closets usually require some standard assembly at home. Be prepared.

5. Get a closet with a quality zipper. When that closet is stuffed the way it can be, zippers tend to jam. A T shaped zipper jams more than a D shaped zipper; go for the latter when you have the choice.

Other than that? Rock on! For anywhere from $20 to $100, you’ll be able to pack away those storage nightmares, for good!

In your home remodeling plan, you’ve decided to reface kitchen cabinets? An excellent choice. Refacing kitchen cabinets, as opposed to replacing, can cut your kitchen remodeling costs in half. Assuming your cabinets were solidly constructed, are in good condition, drawers open, the storage and counter space is all to your liking, there is no need to spend the tens of thousands of dollars it could cost to do a total kitchen remodel. When you investigate the costs of refacing kitchen cabinet doors and drawers, you should be very pleased. But not all refacing jobs cost the same. Aside from the size of the job, the materials you decide to use and the contractors you enlist will have a huge impact of that kitchen cabinet refacing cost.

The cheapest way to go is with pure laminate. The reason most people don’t reface with laminate, however, is because usually that refacing job has been motivated a lot by aesthetics…and laminate simply doesn’t look that great.

The most expensive refacing job is done with solid wood. Solid wood has hundreds of years old quality reputation, and is unbeatably gorgeous. There are drawbacks to solid wood, like warping, scratching, or splintering. Under normal conditions, however, a contractor should be able to guarantee against these.

The popular third choice is the beautiful yet reasonably priced RTF. RTF, rigid thermofoil, is a computer controlled heat and pressure process basically laminating thermofoil onto an MDF (wood composite) panel. Since it is not solid wood, it will further reduce the cost of refacing kitchen cabinets in your home. RTF can be pressure molded into any style door you like; Shaker, square, arched or cathedral doors are all possible even with this less expensive product. Not so for laminate, and expensively so with wood. RTF is also easy to clean. It handles different cleaning agents well, unlike real wood. Though RTF is usually made to look like wood, seams and all, it is actually seamless, which protects you against expanding and contracting.

So, what are the drawbacks to RTF? It is not heat resistant, it may discolor, and the RTF may sometimes separate from the MDF underneath. To save yourself these troubles, you must seek out companies that use heat shields and guarantee against separation.

It’s up to you to decide the kitchen cabinet refacing price that will be set on your home. It certainly shouldn’t break your budget; the question is how much will you save. The primary question is what material will you use.

In remodeling your bathroom, storage space is a significant consideration, and feels like a fairly technical one. In comparison with choosing sinks, faucets, tiles, and shower curtains, bathroom vanities and cabinets may seem like baby’s play. Think again! Since bathroom remodeling has become such a pivotal part of interior design, simple bathroom storage space has rocketed into being delightful storage cabinetry. Depending on the space you have and the storage you need, your bathroom vanity sinks and counter area will vary greatly in size and design.

Large bathrooms, lots of storage:
A large bathroom calls loudly for bathroom vanity cabinets. Too much empty wall space, no matter how pretty that tile is, feels awkward. Installing a bathroom vanity cabinet, or two or three, will help achieve balance in the room as well as provide adequate storage. A double sink bathroom vanity is a simple way to achieve both directives, but not the only way. Ceiling height vanity closets are elegant and unique. A closet is perfect for linens, families who buy soaps in bulk, hanging robes discreetly, and much more. Adjacent to a pretty vanity sink, you’ll have created a luxurious bathroom by making storage space available.

Smaller bathrooms, lots of storage:
Small bathrooms may be a greater challenge when looking for storage space. But small bathroom vanities don’t have to mean no cabinetry. You can invest in a gorgeous vessel sink of glass, copper, porcelain, or gemstones to maximize storage. A vessel sink bowl doesn’t eat up cabinet space. That extra two square feet may be life saving in a small bathroom. Another idea is to buy bathroom vanity units that hang on the wall. These cabinets will take advantage of empty wall space higher up. Properly laid out, you won’t sacrifice an ounce of bathroom beauty.

When you don’t need much storage:
Modern bathroom vanities are sleek and clean, minimizing extra lines and curves. They’re beautiful and actually can actually make rooms feel less cluttered. Often, though not always, they provide less storage. Slimmer drawers or no cabinetry at all means less space to put things away. If that’s okay in your bathroom, contemporary bathroom vanities are great ways to look spacious in tight areas.

It doesn’t matter what your personality type is. A closet organizer will change anyone’s life. Obviously, those of us who have a difficult time keeping order and finding things when we need them dream of having life organized for us. The idea that everything would have a specific, designated place is practically a fantasy. Even people who naturally put things away properly, or automatically organize shelves and drawers, love closet organizers, too. The organizer doesn’t actually organize for you. It just offers up the space in a clear and efficient manner. Shelves? Check. Drawers? Check. Hanging space? Check. You decide what they’re used for.

Still wondering what people do with closet organization systems?

First example. Take the closet shoe organizer. Sometimes built as miniature cubbies, or more commonly a hanging piece with pockets fit perfectly for shoes, the shoe organizer is a life saver for anyone with more than two pairs. Use the shoe organizer, and you’ll always have a pair of shoes. Never just one shoe. Not only that, the high heeled shoes won’t be poking holes into your flats. Sneakers won’t be smudging polished leather. All your shoes have a place and an identity. Now that, my friends, is a relief.

Now let’s think about your children’s room. How differently would it look if you invested in a kids closet organizer? It’s not only for clothing. All the arts and crafts supplies would have separated drawers and shelves. Toys would have proper places–proper and out of the way.. High cubbies would be perfect for clothing being saved for the next kid, or for winter blankets out of season. But it’s not only for you. Children thrive on predictability. They love independence. With a closet organizer, kids can both put things away and take them out by themselves. Perhaps even give them some liberty to choose what goes where. It’ll still all have a place.

You can buy organizers pre-built or you can design them yourself. Building a wood closet organizer is a simple task for anyone handy with a saw and drill. You can buy a wire closet organizer that comes with all the shelves and drawers, but decide yourself where to place them. The internet is abound with closet organization ideas, to buy or build. If you let yourself get into the swing, organizing closets can actually be fun.

Or… if not, pass on the job to someone else.

You would never imagine all the uses for wooden boxes there are.  Large or small wooden boxes, finished or unfinished wooden boxes, modern or antique wooden boxes… the sizes and styles will take you anywhere in home and office storage.  Wooden boxes are more classy than plastic, more durable than cardboard, more affordable than wicker.

Small wooden boxes?  Think of it; they can be for jewelry or trinkets, for tea, for crafts, or secret stashes.  The wide variety in wooden jewelry boxes allows for personality and creativity with styles.  They can be stained rich colors or painted in decorative class.  They are perfect gifts for any woman, and girls of all ages will thrill in the idea.  Wooden jewellery boxes create a real sense of treasure for the pieces place within, whether it’s your grandmother’s heirloom pearls, or that cz engagement ring your ninth grade boyfriend gave you.  For a more unusual piece, you can find or hand carve delightful designs on tea boxes.  When you serve tea to the next dinner guests, everyone will wonder at the quaint charm of bringing the tea box for them to choose from.

Medium sized boxes?  Perhaps they are to be your unique wooden gift boxes or artsty craft boxes.  Fill a wooden box with brightly colored tissue paper and twirled ribbon.  It will be the perfect home for any sincere gift. Cherry wooden boxes with yellow tissue paper.  Black walnut with white paper.  The options are endless and the appreciation will be, as well.

For a craft box, house your glues, paints, glitter, and all the household crafts.  Spills and splatters will only add to the aesthetic of  wooden craft boxes.  Your children will love being allowed to decorate their wooden box with the paints and glues it hides.

And large wooden boxes?  If it’s deep and wide, take all those toys scattered around the kid’s bedroom and create a beloved toy chest.   Wooden toy boxes become the nostalgic loves of children grown older.  They will add character to your toy room.  Or if your box is long and narrow, think of  wooden window boxes!  Different trims or latticework can enhance your box.  Fill it with flowers, and your home will become alive with the natural beauty at your windows.

Let your mind explore the possibilities.  Wine racks, wooden trays, boxes for games or puzzles, tissue boxes, trash cans…  Cedar, redwood, oak, black walnut, cherry… The beauty, class, and sturdiness offered by wooden boxes will add true character to your home and office life.

Corner shelves are a great way to both enhance the decor of any room and to take advantage of space that would normally go unused.  There are so many ways that corner shelving can be used to really enhance a room, and it is very often an overlooked, but valuable option.

In the bathroom corner shelves offer a place to keep toiletries, towels, and scented candles.  A nice idea is to intermix decorative accents among the everyday items you need easy access to.  For example, put a glass bowl of potpourri on a corner shelf beside a basket of hair accessories.  On another shelf you can stack folded washcloths beside a scented candle of a contrasting color.

In the living room, corner bookshelves can be placed next to a regular bookcase to ease the harshness of the right angles of the larger unit.  You can also hang corner book shelves next to a couch or reading chair and keep your favorite books there for easy access.

If you are simply looking for a way to add some design or personality to a room, there are many ways that you can use corner wall shelves to accomplish this goal.  Candles are always a wonderful addition to just about any room, and can be arranged on glass corner shelves along with sequins or dried flowers.

Oak corner shelves often do well in a more traditional room, while white corner shelves work better in a more modern atmosphere.  It’s important to always find the look that will blend in rather than stand out, as your goal is never to draw attention to the shelf itself, but the decoration that it displays.  And in cases where you are using a corner shelving unit for storage purposes, you want it to be as least noticeable as possible.

If you are looking to find corner shelves furniture stores almost always carry them.  You can also find them at your local hardware store, and also on many stores online.

But wherever you decide to make the purchase, make sure that you know exactly how and where you are going to use it before you actually go ahead and buy.  Since your goal with corner shelves is always for a purpose other than the actual shelf itself, you need to know exactly what you are looking for in order to achieve a goal which is both practical and beautiful.