Ideas & Advice
When it comes to organizing your garage, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you’re storing bulky gear like kayaks, bikes, and seasonal equipment. Whether you’re short on space or just need to create a more efficient system, having the right setup can make a big difference. In this blog, we’ll share creative ideas and expert advice on how to maximize your garage space, from wall-mounted storage solutions to ceiling racks and freestanding units. Plus, we’ll provide guides for safely storing larger gear like kayaks and bikes. Let’s get your garage in top shape!
Wilder Family: Garage Makeover
The Wilder family, with their busy schedules and a house full of kids, needed a solution to keep their garage under control. Their space was packed with everything from sports equipment to seasonal items, making it difficult to stay organized.
Snow Family: Before & After
We helped the Snow family transform their cluttered garage into a functional space that supports their busy lifestyle. With a few smart upgrades, their garage became a game-changer for their daily routines.
Wright Family: Before & After
With bins, boxes, and bags full of seasonal gear, the Wrights needed high-capacity garage storage. We transformed their space by taking advantage of the most underused part of the garage.
Ideas + Advice
Before and After: One-Hour Boathouse Transformation
For people who spend time at houses on the water, you know how disorganized your storage areas can get with all your vacation gear. When the beachgoers, paddleboarders, and wakesurfers return, exhausted from a day in the sun, it's a struggle to get everyone to put their gear away.
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7 Outdoor Storage Ideas to Declutter Your Space
Whether you kayak, fish, or surf, the warm weather brings opportunities to be active and enjoy the outdoors. You have all this gear, but how do you keep it organized without cluttering up your garage, yard, and home? We have the best tips for keeping your space organized and your gear accessible.
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5 Ways to Store Your Kayak
For an outdoor enthusiast, kayaks can be a big investment for seasons of fun out on the water. But when you're not using them, they can be clunky, awkward, and difficult to store. You want to make the right storage choice for your space, while also keeping your kayak protected from damage so it can be enjoyed for years to come. 1. Wall Rack First things first: you need to get your kayak off the ground. Putting up a wall rack in your garage or shed is a great way to store your watercraft and save space. Because the kayaks are stored vertically, they don't take up an excessive amount of wall space. A wall rack also frees up floor space for storage under the rack or extra room to park your car. 2. Freestanding Rack If you are renting, don't want to damage your walls, or don't have wall space, a freestanding rack is another option. You can get one with or without wheels for ease of moving. Your kayaks will be ready to go for your next trip out on the water, and you'll get your space back! 3. Outdoor Rack If you don't have indoor space for a kayak rack, try putting one outside. There are freestanding and wall-mounted options for whatever space you have available. You can mount your rack on a fence, under your deck, or on the side of your house, boathouse, or shed. For those who want an outdoor rack with rustic, artisanal design, a handcrafted log rack is another way to store your kayaks in style. 4. Dock Rack Do you have a dock or pier? A dock rack is a great option for keeping your kayaks right by the water, where you need them. This space-saving design holds your watercraft over the water and takes up a minimum amount of walkway on your dock. Plus, if you're worried about winds or theft, it has steel loops to secure your kayak with bungee cords or locking cables. 5. Hoist & Ceiling Rack Kayaks are big and awkward to store, and sometimes floor and wall racks still take up too much space. If this is the case for you, use a ceiling rack or hoist to take advantage of overhead space and get your kayaks totally out of the way. You'll get both your floor space and your wall space back. Feel at ease knowing your kayaks are stored securely out of the way, but still in reach.
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The Best Bicycle Storage Solutions to Keep Your Space Tidy
We all need a place for our bikes when we're not riding them. These storage solutions will give you the inspiration to organize your space and keep your bikes safely stored.
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5 Ways to Organize Your Garage
Reclaim your space with these five tips for organizing bikes, cleaning supplies, kayaks, and more—with the right storage solutions, you can transform your cluttered garage.
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7 Ways to Better Organize Your Tools
These tips will make garage organization not only painless, but also satisfying. With everything in its place, you'll have more space for projects, cars, and storage.
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Turn Your Gear Into Art
Home decor is a reflection of you—your personality, interests, and habits. Your outdoor gear can speak volumes about who you are and what you do. But when it's hidden away in a garage or shed, you don't get to show that part of you in your home. Luckily, there are many ways to show off your gear that are both functional and decorative. Whatever you do to stay active, there's a way to include that part of life into your decor.
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Organization Ideas for a Clutter-Free Summer
Between sports games, days at the beach, and camping trips, summer activities can create unexpected clutter. StoreYourBoard has storage tips for organizing beach gear, fishing rods, or your collection of folding chairs, plus anything else that summer may throw at you!
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4 Minimalist Ways to Incorporate Storage into Your Home
Whether or not you adhere to minimalism in your home, every space can benefit from its principles. Minimalist design focuses on order, function, and simplicity. If you are looking to reduce clutter in your space, you will need to make intentional storage choices that give each item a home. With StoreYourBoard’s options for simple yet practical storage solutions, it’s easy to apply clutter-reducing principles of minimalism to your space. What’s more minimalist than practically invisible storage? The clear acrylic Surfboard Display Rack allows you to store your board without drawing attention to a visually distracting rack. This vertical display takes up minimal wall space, and the see-through acrylic construction makes your board look like it’s floating off the wall. And, part of minimalist living is multi-functional storage: this rack doubles as storage and display. You can add to your home decor while organizing your space. Give your yoga mats and foam rollers a proper home with the Minimalist Yoga Mat Display. This wall-mounted storage rack has a sleek design made from bright American Oak wood and aluminum. Its mixed-material, breathable design offers a space for frequently used items. Display your skateboards, longboards, and more with a storage solution that doesn’t clutter up your wall: the Skateboard Deck Display allows you to turn your boards into art, without a distracting rack taking away from the simplicity of your space. The floating rack uses your board’s own trucks for installation, so it’s completely invisible from the front to give it that floating look. It also allows for versatile setup—you can mount your boards vertically or horizontally. The Vertical Surfboard Wall Rack is a sleek and functional storage solution for your collection of boards. It combines form and function; practical storage with clean lines and bright wood brings order to your space. Its unobtrusive design allows your board storage to become a visual focal point in your home, showcasing your boards’ designs instead of a distracting rack. Eliminate clutter and turn your hobby into decor with vertical board storage that provides minimalist beauty and functionality to any space.
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