Tools Needed
- Stud finder
- Tape measure
Materials Needed:
- Masking tape
- Your garage blueprint w/ dimensions
Preparations!
Let’s save time by preparing the garage for installing everything. More importantly, this will prevent us form making mistakes! Step 3 is the least sexy part of the process for getting your garage organized, but it is important so you ensure the installation goes smoothly.
Make Space
At this stage, you can free up some space by purging obvious items. If your plan has items that you intended to get rid of, go ahead and do that now so you get it them out of the way. Also, finish up any incomplete projects so you don’t have that hanging over your head.
Next, write down the steps in which you intend to install everything. Review those steps to make sure they make sense. For example, you want to typically install things from the ceiling down to the floor so you aren’t reaching over things. Having these installation steps will give you a plan of attack to move through the process more efficiently.
Lastly, if you are installing things on the wall, go ahead and tape off where those storage solutions will go. Then use a stud finder to mark the location of the studs. This is also a good time to make sure you aren’t covering up any electrical outlets or switches.
