The IKEA Storage Shelves That'll Do Wonders For Your Cluttered Garage

If there's one place in the home that can turn into a mess in an instant, it's the garage. All the excess gear, ranging from tools to athletic equipment, typically winds up in this space. It's also easy to put off cleaning the garage when there are other more prominent areas of the home to worry about. But it's crucial to organize and clean this space, as a messy garage could be a safety hazard and make tasks much more difficult to complete. In most cases, getting it tidy all comes down to better storage. There are many low-cost DIY projects that will maximize storage space in the garage, but if you're willing to spend a few bucks, you can save tons of time and gain even more versatility with a quick trip to IKEA. While IKEA may be the haven for affordable and flexible furniture in the home, this retailer also offers sturdy functional gems like the HEJNE shelf unit to manage any garage-related needs.

The HEJNE shelf unit is a simple, straightforward, solid pine storage system. Available in 90-inch ($230) and 30-inch ($65) sizes, it can find a place in almost any garage to minimize clutter. Each shelf measures roughly 30 by 20 inches and can hold up to 110 pounds. Being made of pine wood, the frame and shelves can take paint, stains, and sealants to give them the look you want and make them resistant to spills, moisture, or other everyday garage hazards for lasting performance. Toss in a few upgrades and you'll see why this is one of the best IKEA products to help you organize your garage.

The HEJNE's pine wood offers more than a paintable surface to give your garage a decor boost. The softwood will also hold screws well, especially if you reinforce them with glue. Knowing this, you can imagine the host of worthwhile add-ons that you could include on your HEJNE shelving unit. Add pegboards to the sides for extra accessory storage or install hanging hooks under the shelves for ropes and cables. The shelves themselves are adjustable to allow for even more unique configurations. Raise and lower them to snugly fit your totes and tools, or remove them entirely to store taller items. There's plenty of garage storage ideas to inspire you to create the exact system you need. Also ensure that you attach the shelving to the wall with the included hardware for safety.

All of this is ideal for a typical garage storage setup, but IKEA is also a go-to spot if you need something with a bit more heft than the HEJNE. Although it's pricier at $300, the larger BROR shelving unit replaces a wood frame with metal for added strength, with more weight-bearing capacity than the HEJNE. The shelves are adjustable and supply a bit of extra width and depth to manage larger boxes. You can even add extra units to the side to expand it and use other work pieces in the collection as you see fit. The point is, you shouldn't forget your garage storage needs the next time you swing by IKEA for another DIY project.