Most of garage organization services offer free space planning, so use their services as you research how to store all your gear. Before buying anything, take down your garage‚s dimensions and note the size and location of windows, doors, switches, and receptacles, as well as how much space your car takes up. Then use the following rules as you assign things a home.

1. Items you use together, such as gardening tools and lawn chemicals, should be stored close to one another.

2. Put bulky equipment, like lawn mowers, in corners, where they won‚t get bumped or knocked over by your car.

3. Place frequently used items, like bikes, close to the garage door.

4. Stash seasonal or rarely used items in the hardest-to-reach spots.