Your garage has the potential to be incredibly dangerous. From mold growth to pest infestations to power tools to precarious stacks of boxes, you, your family, and your belongings are at risk of some serious harm.
Fortunately, with the right storage solutions, you can cultivate a more secure garage environment and protect both yourself and your stuff. Keep reading to learn six safety tips from the experts at Garage Solutions of Arizona.
#1. Restore Your Car to its Rightful Place
It’s no secret that garages tend to become overflow storage for stuff that doesn’t fit in the home. Between the boxes of childhood mementos, scrap wood from your last DIY project, holiday decorations, and the broken bookshelf you may or may not ever get around to fixing, you might not have room for your garage’s most important resident: your car.
Your car is among your most expensive belongings, making it a prime target for thieves and vandals, not to mention bird droppings, dirt, and debris. Instead of parking your car on the driveway or the side of the road, it should be locked safely in the garage when not in use.
At Garage Solutions of Arizona, our mission is to help homeowners reclaim their garages and make room for their vehicles. By providing storage solutions that make better use of the available space, we can open up the area for safe, secure parking.
#2. Get Everything Off the Floor
Your garage is likely the part of your home that’s least protected from the elements. Dirt and debris blow in when the garage door is open, and pesky critters and bugs love to make themselves at home in your boxes and storage containers.
Moisture is another pervasive problem in most garages. Not only can moisture seep in during storms, but rainwater and snow can also follow your car inside, dripping onto the floor and putting your belongings at risk of mold and mildew infestation. This doesn’t just ruin your stuff; it also puts your health at risk.
To protect your belongings from water damage, mold, dirt, and pests, get everything you can off the floor. Place items on shelves, in cabinets, or on an overhead storage rack where they can’t be reached by water or furry friends.
#3. Secure Shelving
When you need a place to store heavy paint cans, bulky camping gear, and oddly-shaped sports equipment, old, rickety shelves aren’t going to cut it. The last thing you want is for your shelves to fall over or collapse, smashing your precious belongings and creating a big mess.
Our Monkey Bars shelving system is the strongest option on the market, with each 4-foot section able to hold up to 1,000 pounds. Our 32-inch shelves also have a lip on the front edge designed to slant overhanging containers toward the wall, preventing them from falling off. With our durable garage shelves, you can better secure your belongings and keep them safe from damage.
#4. Keep Dangerous Items Out of Reach
For young children and pets, garages can be incredibly hazardous places. Think of all the dangerous things they could get into — chemical cleaners, power tools, paint, gardening shears, and more.
In addition to placing these items on tall shelves, you can also secure them in cabinets. Placing them behind a cabinet door keeps them out of reach and out of sight, creating a safe and secure environment for your family.
#5. Overhead Safety
At first glance, overhead storage racks may seem dangerous. What if something slips off the edge? What if the brackets fail and everything comes crashing down? While these are valid concerns, our overhead storage solutions come with a variety of safety features and have proven to be secure.
Key features include:
- Square tubing and four-joist mounting for unmatched strength
- 2-inch safety lip around the edges
- Motorized storage with variable speed control, automatic locks, weight-sensing capabilities, and customizable height settings
Whether you opt for stationary or motorized overhead storage, you can rest assured that everything is safe and structurally sound.
Secure Your Garage With Expert Solutions
At Garage Solutions of Arizona, we’re not just passionate about providing organizational and storage solutions — we’re also proud to help homeowners create more secure garage environments. Whether you have a small, one-car garage or enough space to store a boat, our comprehensive range of quality products can transform your garage into an orderly oasis.
Contact us today for a free estimate and see what our custom solutions can do for you.