9 Easy Garage Organization Ideas to Try This Summer (+ Prime Day Deals on Top Picks!)

Wondering how to organize a garage? Here are 9 easy garage organization ideas that will help spruce up your space!

Tackling a project like a garage can seem overwhelming. The good news is that it’s extremely rewarding to clean and organize, as it’ll make your space so much more functional and efficient.

I’ve personally implemented these easy garage organization ideas in my home, so I’m excited to share them with you! From tools, sports equipment, holiday decor, and more, you’re going to love these simple solutions!

Even better, right now during Prime Day, you can score tons of deals on many of our top picks!

Here are some REAL LIFE garage organization ideas to help you get back on track!

1. Host a yard sale to declutter first.

First and foremost, PURGE! Get rid of unused and unwanted items by donating or hosting a garage sale. The less you have, the easier it is to organize, and the funds could help fund your garage makeover, too. 😄

Not sure where to start? Learn how to declutter your home with our free checklists.

2. Need garage wall organization ideas? Install hanging overhead racks for bins and large items.

Maximize your garage storage space by utilizing your walls and ceilings to get as many bins off the floor as possible (I placed all my camping and holiday bins on these racks since I don’t need to access the items regularly).

I installed seven of these adjustable overhead garage storage systems, and it’s amazing how much more floor space is now available. Although mine aren’t on sale for Prime Day, I linked a great deal above on a 5-star rated rack. 👆🏼

3. Purchase overhead storage hangers.

One of our favorite garage organization ideas is to utilize the ceiling. Use these overhead storage hangers (also found at your local home improvement store) to easily hang bikes, cords, scooters, and tools to get them off the ground.

4. For more garage wall organization, invest in shelving.

One of the first steps to organize your garage is to get shelving to store your belongings. Either build your own shelves or buy easy-to-assemble shelving for bins, boxes, and larger items. Try some adjustable shelving units that can be placed vertically or side by side to create a workbench as I did above.

5. Use labels to easily identify bins. 

Labels are one of the best garage organization ideas, and we highly recommend you do it. Labeling bins and boxes easily identifies contents and helps kids (and adults) see where items belong. To save money, you can use printer paper and handwrite and tape each one to every bin as I did.

Grab a Prime Day deal on a mini label maker!

6. Add pegboard(s) for garage tool organization.

Pegboards and pegboard accessories from Amazon or the hardware store offer great ways to easily organize hand tools and smaller garage items.

7. Another tip for garage tool organization is to get your tools off the ground.

Get brooms, mops, and lawn tools off the ground with a hanging organizing system like this one.

8. One of our other garage organization ideas is to hang ladders.

Hang ladders and larger tools with convenient heavy-duty wall-mounted hangers. I like this inexpensive and durable hook on Amazon. My hip sidekick Sara also recommends these slim, grippy garage hooks, which you can use for strollers, wagons, bicycles, hoses, and so much more!

9. Use the space above the garage doors.

My husband built a simple overhead organizer to hold extra scrap wood and wood flooring. It’s great to have these materials up and out of the way. Even better, it can be a space for mini odds and ends, depending on your needs.

Check out these organizational deals we found!