These Garage Hacks Will Keep You Organized Through The Winter

These garage hacks will keep you organized through the winter without losing your mind — or your belongings. Efficiency is the key to maintaining an organized space even in the midst of holiday craziness.

First, follow the seasonal swap method and use the same containers to house your winter vs summer items. Once warm weather is over, pack away pool floats, garden gnomes, gardening tools and the like in the same container(s) where you will now bring out winter items like holiday decorations and snow gear.

This way you have fewer dedicated containers, and they are full year-round with a dual purpose. Label one end each with winter vs summer contents and just flip the container around to display what’s currently inside.

Then, using clear bins whenever possible helps you to quickly identify the contents. List out contents on a sheet of copy paper and tape it to both ends of the container. If the contents change, just update the list.

Overall, keep as much as you can off the floor. Hang everything on pegboard hooks. This modular system allows you to set up the type of hooks you need in the places you need them. Hang extension cords, snow shovels, duct tape and all those winter must-have items on the wall for easy access. You can even hang your holiday wreaths here! Plus, hanging everything helps keep the floor clear so melting snow from your car can drain away or evaporate easily.