Save Money On Garage Storage With Costco's Popular Storage Bins

The main appeal of Costco is that this retailer sells quality items in bulk, from food ingredients to household essentials. One type of item you may want to purchase from the big-box store is storage bins, which can come in handy in many ways around the home. For the garage, Costco sells the 27-gallon Greenmade storage bins with lids in a four-pack that costs $49.99. This means that each bin will cost you only about $12.50, which is cheaper than what it costs at other retailers (like Ace Hardware, where they go for $13.99). These bins are generally well-liked by customers, who say that they're tough and can handle a lot of weight, making them perfect for organizing items in the garage.

Garage storage can take various forms — it just depends on what you'll be storing in the space. Some ideas that will inspire the handyperson in you are a DIY tool rack, utility board wall, or wooden shelf for power tools. Big bins can also be brought in as more heavy-duty storage solutions that will protect items from moisture and general damage. For instance, they can help out if you need to use the garage to store stuff from other parts of the home or when you want to put away things like seasonal decorations. Bins can also be used to contain typical garage items like extension cords, small gardening tools, tarps, sports equipment, and other miscellaneous items.

By going for the four-pack at Costco instead of individual bins from another retailer, you will save a few bucks, which will mean significant savings if you need lots of bins to organize your garage. You can also rely on these heavy-duty containers for their sturdiness and durability. They're made of reinforced plastic and aren't prone to cracking or breaking easily. For ease of use, they're made to be stackable, as the black base of one container fits perfectly into the yellow lid of the bin below. You could also double the storage space in your garage by installing a track on your ceiling for the bins to slide into or by just placing the bins directly onto a metal or wooden storage shelf.

If you think you don't need that many bins for just the garage, the good news is that these black and yellow Greenmade storage containers can be useful beyond this storage space. Storage tubs can be used in your garden at your potting station to catch soil that falls from the potting table. They also come in handy when organizing your home by helping you follow the container concept, which involves keeping only the things that fit into your storage containers and decluttering the rest. Because they come with padlock holes, you have the ability to lock them up, so they can be convenient for storing items outside the home as well like in a storage unit or an outdoor shed.