Choosing the Right Garage Cabinets Continued

As we covered previously, there are a few things you need to do before you install custom cabinets…

Installing Custom Cabinets:  Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

First, please confirm the type of garage cabinets you want. Choosing between tall cabinets, low cabinets, lockable cabinets, wall-hung cabinets, free-standing cabinets, and cabinets with swinging or sliding doors depends on convenience and functionality. For instance, if you want to install wall-hung garage cabinets, you should measure from the wall to the car space, allowing for the swing of car doors. Tall cabinets, on the other hand, are suitable if you have a lot of vertical space. One lockable cabinet is advisable to keep pesticides and harmful tools out of children’s reach, while low, free-standing cabinets are great because their tops provide ample workspace. Although sliding doors are preferable when your garage is small, they offer access to only half the width of your garage. Other considerations include how many items you will be storing in the cabinets and the material of the cabinets. Garage storage cabinets can be made of either plastic/resin, wood, or metal. While wood is more appealing to the eye, especially due to the laminated top finish, it is highly susceptible to moisture. It should therefore be used only when your area has low moisture and is unlikely to leak or flood. Plastic and resin, on the other hand, are highly resistant to moisture, mostly come pre-assembled, and are light to boot. However, it cannot withstand heavy loads and should be used for lightweight items. Most metal cabinets come in a variety of finishes and may be equipped with wheels, making them convenient for reorganizing and cleaning.

Organizing Your Cabinets

Once you install your cabinets, boxing small tools and items, such as nuts and screws, by size or function is paramount to reach them and keep the cabinets clutter-free. Adjustable drawers in the cabinet provide space for larger and heavier items, and placing hanging hooks below or on the sides of the cabinets creates even more storage options. Garage storage cabinets are essential to a well-organized garage.

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