IKEA's No-Tools-Needed Solution For Organizing Sports Gear In The Garage

Keeping the garage in order is no small feat when it's become a catchall for many types of things. One expert tip to organize your garage like a professional is to take everything out and then group them into categories so you know what storage solutions you need. Things like power tools, exercise equipment, and sports gear, for instance, will need unique types of shelves, racks, and bins so this will really help. The SPORTSLIG from IKEA is a solution that can help specifically with sports gear and toys, and it's budget-friendly at just $30. 

The SPORTSLIG can be used as a goal post for a soccer game and it also doubles as a place to store the balls. It's great for organizing sports gear in the garage because it doesn't need any tools to set up, and is lightweight but sturdy. A bin like this is also a nice small garage storage idea because it is portable. It can store the balls inside of it and they can be easily moved outside or to another room. 

Setting up this organizer provides a place to hold stray toys so you can prevent trips and falls and so you always know where they are. Plus, it's low to the ground, making it easy for small kids to clean up independently. Beyond the garage, this floor basket can help keep your playroom tidy. The main opening can be rolled up when your kids need to play and it can be zipped closed when it's time to put the toys away. In the reviews on the IKEA product page, customers say they also use it to store stuffed animals, pet toys, and as a laundry hamper, showing that it can come in handy in different ways.

Something we especially like about the SPORTSLIG is the materials it is made with. The mesh and fabric give it a bit of stretch, which is very handy for irregularly shaped sports toys, like footballs, that might not fit into a typical container like a box. Plus, it can be washed in the machine so you can clean it easily, allow it to dry, and return it to its role as a storage spot.