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1. Add a “floating” shelf to bulk up your overhead storage space. A durable metal shelf suspended from the ceiling houses infrequently used items, like shop vacs and folding picnic tables.
2. Create a rake rack. You’ve probably seen how handy a hat rack or coat rack can be in your mudroom, right? Well, why not apply that same principle to your garage? Rakes, shovels, and brooms are natural fits for this storage method.
3. Mock up a mudroom. If your garage leads right into the heart of your home, you may find yourself wishing for a mudroom to help with the transition. Well, we have good news—you can still set up a really beautiful one, even if it’s not a separate room. Add a convenient bench and install board and batten on the walls to mimic the look–and coziness–of a true mudroom.
4. Streamline your containers. Everything looks better when packaged in matching containers, so leverage uniform, same-color plastic tubs to make a visually appealing storage display that houses everything from holiday decor to kids’ costumes and camping gear.
5. Create a mini locker room. If you’re into sports, chances are that you have a lot of gear to contend with. Instead of letting it float around your entire garage (and your house), create a mini locker room in the corner of your garage. From a handy slat board where you can hang skates, gym bags, and helmets, to a storage bench that acts as the perfect place to prep for practice, athletes big and small will feel like total pros.
6. Add dynamic built-ins. If you have the space, try adding faux built-ins that boast a section for each family member. Modular cubbies give each child hanging storage for coats and backpacks, a top cabinet for supplies, and a lower basket for their outdoor gear. With this garage organization idea in action, you’ll no longer roll over a rogue scooter or basketball every time you try to pull into the garage.
7. Hang some handy French cleats. For flexible storage that looks stylish and caters to your every need, look no further than the French cleat. Basically, it’s a bracketed wall system that allows for modular storage, and French cleats are a great option if you’re looking for a storage solution that will adapt as your needs change.
8. Create a dedicated workspace. Instead of scattering your tools throughout your garage and popping up a workstation wherever there’s room, set yourself up for success by dedicating a corner of your garage to your “shop.” Enjoy the transformative power of a few cabinets and butcher block countertops, morphing your garage into the ideal work zone for DIY projects.
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Low Maintenance Landscaping Tips To Help Increase Your Summer Curb Appeal

Investing in impeccable landscaping is one of the best ways to create a lasting impression on your property’s curb appeal. However, this is often a massive undertaking, one that requires a lot of time and maintenance. 

So, how can you infuse your landscaping with new life while not taking on hours and hours of upkeep? Click here to see all of our ideas on the blog.

“They say you should hit the ground running, but I’d prefer to never put my feet down.”
–Marisa Casciano