Containers for Organizing the Garage

containers-organizing-garage<p>After organizing your kitchen and bathroom, it's time to move on to the garage: that cavern of odds and ends, tools, boxes, and everything else. If your garage is cluttered, you can use a variety of containers get it in order.</p> <h3>Tubs</h3> <p>A lot of hardware stores sell nails, screws, and other fasteners in brown paper bags. While handy for weighing at the store, those bags aren't exactly sturdy, and your nails may end up spilled around your garage or littering the bottom of your toolbox. Get some clear <a title=rectangular tub href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/T205>rectangular tubs</a> and lids, and sort your fasteners into these containers for easy organization.</p> <h3>Pails</h3> <p>If you have a lot of small gardening tools, you can store them all in a <a title=plastic pail href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/round-plastic-pails/62/#1,0&0&0&0&0&0&0&62&0&8&list&0&0,1>sturdy plastic pail</a>. You can also use a pail to store wood scraps and stakes. These containers will keep your small items within easy reach but out of the way.</p> <h3>Emergency Storage</h3> <p>Food and water can be stored in your garage, especially if you have an insulated garage door that will keep your garage at a fairly regular temperature throughout the year. Container & Packaging Supply carries many items ideal for food storage, including <a title=pails href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/round-plastic-pails/62/#1,0&0&0&0&0&0&0&62&0&8&list&0&0,1>pails</a> and <a title=mason jars href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/mason-jars/74/#1,0&0&0&0&0&0&0&74&0&8&list&0&0,1>Mason jars</a>. For information about water storage, check out these blog articles: <a title=how to store water href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/blog/2008/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-store-water/>How to Store Water</a> and <a title=Water Storage href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/blog/2013/09/water-storage-natural-disasters/>Water Storage for Natural Disasters</a>.<a href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/blog/2008/04/what-you-need-to-know-about-how-to-store-water/><br /> </a></p> <h3>Paint Cans</h3> <p>When you paint your house or projects around your home, you may decide to mix your own paint colors. Store these mixed paints in <a title=paint can href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/C055>paint cans</a>. Label your cans with a dab of the paint color, and you'll have a great way to keep your paint ready to use again when you need it.</p> <h3>F-Style Cans</h3> <p><a title=f-style cans href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/catalog/metal-cans/82/#1,&0&0&0&1.75%20inch&0&0&82&0&8&&0&0,1>F-style cans</a> are metal containers that are perfect for storing industrial solvents, paint thinners, or cleaners. Keep these cans out of reach of children, and label them correctly so that you don't mix them up.</p> <h3>Gasoline</h3> <p>As a quick note, it is illegal and unsafe to store gasoline in any container not designated for that purpose. So don't be creative with your gasoline storage. Don't store gasoline in inappropriate containers because it is unsafe.</p> <p>Check out the catalog and see if you can find other containers that will help you get your garage clean and organized!</p>