The garage is often the last place in a home that gets organized. But with the right plan and some motivation, you can organize and clean your garage in no time. Here are eight ways to organize your garage.

1. Pegboard Organizer

Pegboards are great for organizing small tools and supplies in a neat and orderly fashion. Not only are they easy to install, but you can cut them down to whatever size you need and put them pretty much anywhere on the wall. Pegboards are best suited for smaller items, such as screwdrivers, hammers, measuring tools, and gardening items. You can also draw outlines of each item on the pegboard so you know where everything goes and when something is missing.

2. Vertical Storage

Storing larger items vertically is a great way to free up floor space in your garage. Bicycles, for instance, can be stored vertically on a pole or hung on the ceiling with hooks. Just ensure you are using a secure method when storing things vertically and make sure they do not interfere with the movement of the garage door.

3. Slat Wall Storage

A slat wall is another great solution for organizing loose items in your garage. While similar to a pegboard, a slat wall is stronger and can hold larger items, such as shovels, rakes, brooms and even garden hoses. You can use hooks to mount items or install baskets to store smaller things, like paint brushes or cleaning supplies.

4. Movable Workbenches

Workbenches are handy for DIY projects but they can get in the way when they are not in use. An easy solution to this problem is building a worktable that can be folded up and tucked away at the end of the day. If you already have a workbench, you can put castors on the legs to make it mobile. You might not be able to hide it in a corner, but you will be able to move it out of the way when you are not working on a big project.

5. Sports Storage

Storing sports equipment in the garage can be challenging, but there are easy solutions out there to keep everything neat and organized. For balls, consider hanging a wire wall basket. These handy devices make it easy to retrieve the ball when you need it while also keeping them from rolling all over the garage. For larger sports equipment, such as baseball bats and hockey sticks, you can store them upright in an old pallet. You can also build a rolling cart for the equipment, complete with shelving space and a wire basket for balls.

6. Ceiling Storage

When organizing the garage, the biggest key is to free up as much floor space as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by installing storage options in the ceiling. There are a number of ways you can do this and your preference depends largely on what you need stored. If you have a lot of loose items, for instance, you can build a vertical shelf that will hold large tubs for storage. This is a great solution for seasonal items, such as Christmas decorations.

7. Shelves

Adding shelving in the garage is one of the easiest and most popular ways to get organized. You can build shelves out of an array of different materials, including recycled goods, and place them wherever you have wall space. If you are installing shelves, consider placing items in larger containers to help keep everything organized and looking neat.

8. Create Groupings

Before you begin hanging things and tidying up, it is important to organize all of the items you have accumulated over the years. An easy way to get started is by grouping things together based on their similarities. Put all of the gardening supplies, for instance, in the same group and mark a space for them in your storage system. This will help you get better organized and give you a better idea of the types of storage you need.