20 Things to Really Organize Your Overstuffed Garage

There are plenty of things you can buy to keep your house organized, but what about the garage? Often considered an afterthought when it comes to spring cleaning, the garage can serve as a catchall for sports equipment, paint cans, tools, car accessories, and more, leading to a hot mess of a space that can be difficult to tackle. Deep breaths: Here are 22 items that can help organize your garage, from storage racks and bit holders to tool bags and kayak straps.

Prices and availability are subject to change.

Related: The Pros and Cons of Converting Your Garage Into a Living Space

$12 from Amazon

Shop Now

All those rakes, shovels, and brooms scattered around the garage can be neatly arranged with this storage rack, which holds up to 25 pounds and can be attached to the wall with an included mount screw and anchor. With room to store five different pieces of equipment, the rack boasts a non-slip grip that keeps handles secure even during extreme temperature fluctuations. 

Related: 30 Things Every Retiree Should Get Rid Of

$222 from Amazon

Shop Now

Perfect for organizing tools, house supplies, and gardening equipment, this storage cabinet offers four adjustable shelves that can hold up to 44 pounds each. Its compact design means it can fit into small spaces, and extra security can be applied by adding a padlock to its doors. The best part? All you need to put it together is a screwdriver.

For more great organizing ideas, please sign up for our free newsletters.

$165 from onefortythree

Shop Now

This sleek, handcrafted bike rack is a modern update to the standard metal options that hang in so many garages. Choose from four options — oak, walnut, cherry, and teak — and three fabric colors to curate your own rack, which takes three to four weeks to be made. A brass bar across the rack adds stability, while flush mounted wood caps contribute to the product’s “screw-less” look.

Related: The Best Places to Buy Bikes Online

$60 from Walmart

Shop Now

From dozens of tiny nails and screws to hammers and saws, this comprehensive pegboard boasts enough room to hold your garage tool essentials. The kit includes two 24-inch by 16-inch pegboard panels, 12 pegboard bins, and 36 Flex-Lock peg hooks and mounting screws. With its bright yellow bins, you’ll be able to spot it easily from anywhere in the garage. 

Related: The Best Ikea Products to Help You Organize Your Life

$55 from Costco

Shop Now

If the garage is where you like to store winter boots, cleats, and other miscellaneous shoes, take a moment to reorganize your footwear onto this two-tiered shoe rack. The bamboo shelves are given a natural stain finish, and can hold four pairs of shoes per shelf. Minimal assembly is required.

$19 from Amazon

Shop Now

Is your electric drill collection getting a little chaotic? This storage rack seeks to keep them organized, offering room for four drills plus two shelves that can hold screwdrivers, batteries, and other accessories.  

Related: Highly Rated Amazon Buys to Help You Organize Your Life

$55 from Amazon

Shop Now

Available in black and gray, this water-repellent tool bag features 17 outer pockets and 10 inner pockets for easy storage. A central zip compartment can hold larger tools like a hammer or cordless drill, and comfort-grip handles make it easy to cart around. Stock it with your go-to tools and store in the garage until your next DIY project.  

$120 from The Container Store

Shop Now

Loose tennis balls, hockey sticks, skateboards, and basketballs will all fit into this two-tiered storage rack, which features two bins on the first level and a shelf on the second. Hooks on the outer frame make it easy to hang mitts, helmets, and jump ropes. 

$9 from Walmart

Shop Now

This storage bin is under $10, meaning you can stock up on a few of them while organizing all the miscellaneous items in your garage. Each 66-quart bin features blue latches attaching the lid to the base, and its clear plastic material allows you to see what’s inside — even when it’s shoved to the back of a storage closet.  

Related:​​Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Disorganized People

$22 from Walmart

Shop Now

Available in a pack of three, these fastener bags help organize small supplies and tools (think nails, screws, and tape). The mesh windows allow you to peek inside without opening the bag, and hanging grommets and carry straps make it easy to hang from a pegboard or hook. 

Related: 11 Marie Kondo-Inspired Storage Ideas to Organize Your Home

$35 from Amazon

Shop Now

Sometimes tooling around in the garage requires balancing your toolbox on less-than-even surfaces. The Grypmat, which made its debut on Shark Tank, is a ​​heat resistant, silicone-polymer mat, meaning you can place it on a hot engine or on the windshield of your car without having to worry about it melting or sliding off as it holds your necessary tools. 

Related: Spring Cleaning: 50+ Things to Toss Right Now

$119 and up from Amazon

Shop Now

One of the easiest ways to remove clutter from your garage is to store some things above your head. Fleximounts’ overhead storage rack uses a wire grid design and cold-rolled steel construction that can hold up to 600 pounds, ensuring that plenty of your unused seasonal items can be stored in a safe, dry area while freeing up valuable garage space. 

$170 from Walmart

Shop Now

For those prone to tinkering around in their garage, this work bench provides plenty of surface area in addition to storage space. Hang tools on the attached headboard or store them in two narrow drawers. The work bench can support up to 300 pounds and is both waterproof and rust-resistant. 

$15 from Amazon

Shop Now

Kayak and SUP (stand-up paddle board) fans can easily store their equipment in the garage with these kayak storage straps, which are strong enough to hold up to 100 pounds per strap. Each kit comes with two durable straps, carabiners, and mounting eye-bolts, and the straps feature quick-release buckles for easy unloading. Don’t own a kayak or SUP? The straps also hold canoes, snowboards, and other similarly shaped gear.

$170 from Wayfair

Shop Now

“A place for everything and everything in its place” applies to this shelving unit, which holds up to 1,200 pounds and supports 15- to 35-gallon bins (bins are sold separately). To ensure maximum safety, the shelving unit must be installed to the wall, though customers have reported that installation is a breeze. 

$15 from Amazon

Shop Now

Hang up your screwdrivers, spades, wrenches, and other metal tools on this sturdy magnet tool holder strip. The product features two magnetic bars for stability, and measures 1.6 inches wide and 18 inches long — perfect for hanging on the wall at eye level or attaching to the side of a workbench to ensure your tools are always close at hand. Other lengths are also available.

Related: Tools That Are Still Made in America

$97 from Costco

Shop Now

Need a place to store all your old paint cans? This moving cart should do the trick. Made with high-density, polyethylene structural foam and molded plastic, the surface won’t stain or scratch, and with a locking brake attached to its wheels, you can move and secure the cart to its ideal spot in the garage. Don’t be afraid to pack those paint cans in — the cart holds up to 500 pounds.

$449 from Lowe's

Shop Now

This rolling tool cabinet is extra-sturdy thanks to an embossed top mat and drawer liners. The drawers lock to keep your tools secure, and it's made in the U.S.A.

$120 from The Container Store

Shop Now

Golf enthusiasts can easily organize their equipment and store it in the garage with this golf storage bin. Featuring three shoe shelves, four accessory hooks, a catchall bin for golf balls, and a bin for two full golf bags, the steel unit keeps everything in its place until it’s time for you to hit the links. 

$56 from Walmart

Shop Now

Once everything has found its proper place in your garage, it’s time to make labels. This hand-held label maker allows you to customize your labels, including font size and text styles. 

Related: Check Out Target's Stylish New Brightroom Home Organization Line