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18 Amazing IKEA Hacks For Chic And Functional Pieces

November 5, 2017 by adminPO

DIY Desk Under $These Ikea hacks will give you more reasons to love your recent furniture haul! Trust me, you’ll get more bang for your buck with these cool ideas.

Ikea Hacks Everyone Needs To Know

Just like you, I love a good Ikea shopping spree. But most of the time, I like switching up the items I buy with a few changes here and there. Not only does it increase a furniture’s function, but it adds a bit of personality as well.

1. Industrial Kitchen Island

Give your kitchen island an industrial feel by painting it in a dark gray color. If you’d like, you can also up its stylish factor by placing a marble top and attaching brass towel holders on the side.

2. Geometric Cork Coasters

Give your coasters a new look by cutting them into hexagon shapes — don’t forget, it’s the shape with 6 sides. Take note of this when you mark your coaster before cutting.

3. Dresser Turned Rolling Desk

Give your Ikea dresser a makeover by turning it into a rolling desk you can use in the bedroom or home office. Don’t forget to hide the drawer glides by attaching a thin piece of wood. If you’d like, you can also hide them using iron-on wood veneers.

4. Gold and Marble Shelves

Glam up an ordinary Ikea shelf by applying gold spray paint and adding a touch of marble. Don’t worry, the marble won’t even cost you that much because it’s simply contact paper stuck onto the shelf.

5. Chair Makeover

Give your Ikea chair a whole new look with the help of a Sharpie. It’s so easy to do. Simply grab your Sharpie and place spots all over your chair. That’s it!

6. Painted Sideboard

The trick to having clean paint lines on the sideboard’s legs is to place strips of tape to mark your painting area. Doing so will allow you to paint over the table without worrying about going over the marked space.

7. Laptop Table Turned Bar Cart

Turn this laptop table into the bar cart of your hostess dreams. What I love about this project is how it automatically gives you an extra storage compartment — perfect for all those books on mixology and cocktail recipes.

8. Bookshelves Turned Kitchen Storage

Would you believe this kitchen storage piece was made with a few bookshelves? Aside from attaching the pieces with some drill work, you can also place a butcher’s block on top. Doing so will keep the shelves packed tightly together.

9. Gold Desk

Most of my friends know I’m a little obsessed with gold spray paint. I can’t help it. It instantly makes everything look so stylish! For this project, it’s important to spray the legs first before proceeding with the actual table assembly. That way, you won’t have to worry about the gold paint streaking on the white table top.

10. DIY Desk Under $60

Aside from its price tag, what I love about this DIY desk is how it makes use of 2 bookshelves from Target — another favorite store of mine. Don’t forget to measure where you’ll be placing the bookshelves — it’s best to ensure they’re placed on opposite ends.

11. Improved Cabinet

Add slim black handles for an improved cabinet for your home. Trust me when I say these handles have saved my nails from breaking countless times.

12. West Elm Inspired Dresser

Make your bedroom dresser more luxurious with this West Elm inspired Ikea hack. By the way, don’t forget to stain the wood first and let this dry before applying the white paint.

13. Hanging Organizer

Who would’ve thought bed slats could be repurposed as hanging organizers? If you need a bit of help hanging your storage compartments, simply grab an S-hook and place this in between the slats.

14. Side Table Turned Ottoman

Turn an extra side table into an ottoman you can have a guest sit on. By the way, I recommend choosing a foam that’s about 2 inches thick. This way, your ottoman will still be comfortable without being too bouncy.

15. Vase Turned Lamp

All you have to do to turn a vase into a lamp is to drill a hole at the bottom of the vase, insert your cable through the hole, connect the lamp base to the cable, and attach the bulb in place at the mouth of the vase.

Tip: Use an adhesive to hold the bulb in place.

16. Cage Light Sconces

I’ve always admired the designs of Ikea’s different accessories. Why not put them to good use and show them off by hanging them upside down to make DIY cage light sconces? They’ll definitely make a statement decor item.

17. Clothing Hamper Turned Side Table

Repurpose an old clothing hamper’s legs into a side table. All you’ll need are the legs, some spray paint, a wooden board cut to the size of your hamper’s legs, and some wood stain. That’s it!

18. Faux Fur Stool

Remember to place the fabric on the stool seat before attaching the seat to the stool’s legs. Also, don’t forget to leave a 1-inch allowance when cutting your fabric. This will help you tuck in the fabric snugly. Attach this to the bottom of the seat with the help of a hot glue gun.

Want to see more Ikea hacks? Press play on the video below:

I don’t know about you, but these Ikea hacks have definitely given me more reasons to hit the much-loved furniture store. There are just so many possibilities you can do with their pieces. Their products are practically blank canvases just waiting to be given a touch of personality.

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13 Boys Room Decor Ideas You Can DIY

November 2, 2017 by adminPO

Looking for some ways to decorate your young man’s room? Make their bedroom full of fun and boyhood spirit with these diy decor ideas!

13 Boys Room Decor Ideas You Can DIY

Decorating a young man’s room isn’t as hard as it seems. With a little money and a lot of room for creativity, you can definitely create your child’s dream room come true!

1. 3D Letters Wall Art Decor

Pin the first letter of his name on his room’s wall or at his room’s door to have that sense of ownership that I’m pretty sure he will be proud of. Get the steps here.

2. Basketball Trash Can

Your child would definitely love keeping his room clean and tidy with this awesome idea of having a Basketball Trash Can. You can buy the DoxieBall Hoop and just clip it on a wastebasket or you can create your own Trash Can Basketball Hoop. Check out the video tutorial by Dirt Devil.

3. DIY Animal Lamps

Light up your kid’s room with this lovable animal lamps and help you kid banish nighttime jitters for that good night sleep. See tutorial here.

4. Make a Framed Rock Collection

This project is totally perfect to have your child get involved with. You can use their rock collection or other little trinkets they have collected and it will be a perfect wall display. See how it’s done here.

5. Video Game Storage

If you child always run out of space where he can put his Video Game CDs, DVDs and other disc type games, you can definitely make use of his cabinet door and transform it into an amazing storage to keep all his disc, plus factor, it will keep the disc out of sight so your child’s attention will not be totally drawn to it.

6. Art and Homework Station

This Art and Homework Station project willl certainly help our children do their homework and keep everything they need in one place. Check it out here.

7. Chalkboard Lamps

Having a chalkboard lamps in their room will become a convenient spot for leaving your messages. See how to create it here.

8. DIY Lego Posters

Transform your boy’s room into a Legoland and he will certainly be delighted. See how it’s done here.

Get more lego ideas here!

9. DIY Kids Ladder

Transform a wall space into a playtime activity corner with this DIY Kid’s Ladder. Be sure to anchor it well int the wall so it doesn’t fall. See how to do it here.

10. Pallet Rope Name Art

Bring some Wild West Artistry inside your child’s room. No little cowboy’s (or cowgirl’s) room is complete without this adorable rope art! Tutorial here.

11. Skateboard Shelf

Hang an old skatboard on the wall for an awesome shelf idea! This is a great use of an old broken board instead of throwing it away. See how it’s done here.

12. DIY Pallet Sign Quote

Having this DIY Pallet Sign Quote in his room will give him a constant reminder of life lessons. Something that will instill positivity not just for him but for all people around him. Check out the full tutorial here.

13. Boy’s Hackey Room Shelf

This bedroom decor idea is great for sports fans. See how it’s done here.

Let’s check out this video of DIY Kids Room Decorating Ideas for Boys by DIY Home Decorating Ideas and learn some more ways to transform your boy’s room.

Have fun decorating your boys room! Don’t forget to check your own garage and storage before buying anything new, sometimes upcycling and repurposing is the best solution for redecorating and saving money. Have fun, and let your young man help. This will become a fun bonding DIY project you can do together.

14 DIY Platform Beds

October 23, 2017 by adminPO

Planning to upgrade your bed? Why not make one of these DIY platform beds? This could be just the DIY project you’re looking for!

14 DIY Platform Beds to Upgrade Your Bedroom With

I’ve been thinking about getting a new bed for our room but as you know, buying one can be very expensive. So instead of shopping for a new one, why not make our own right? If you feel like you need a new focal point for your bedroom or just want to do a woodworking project over the weekend, try your hand at building one of these DIY platform beds. It’s totally worth the effort. Here are some great ideas for beds of all shapes and sizes. Get creative with pallet boards, or pieces of wood, and make these raised platform beds – great for storage!

1. Two Toddler Beds for $75

Are your kids ready for their own room? This cheap platform bed will be the best thing to make and there’s no doubt they’ll love it!

2. Easy DIY Platform Bed

Looking for a rustic platform bed? Building your own bed doesn’t have to be complicated. Make it easy with this DIY platform bed plan.

3. DIY Platform Bed with Storage

Who doesn’t love extra storage? Having storage is always a great benefit especially when you can maximize the space of your bed. This DIY platform bed with storage is what you need! Personally, I like these nesting baskets for under my bed!

4. DIY Expedit Queen Platform Bed

I love IKEA! And if you do too, then this is the IKEA hack you’ve been waiting for. I’m sure you’ll enjoy making this Ikea-inspired Expedit queen platform bed.

5. DIY Platform Bed & Salvaged Door Headboard

If you have the time and an old door, you can surely pull this one off. I love the rustic look of this DIY platform bed and I really like the idea of salvaging a used door, too! It’s great for homes with farmhouse- or cottage-style interiors.

6. Platform Bed with Storage and Baskets

Because we can’t get enough of them, here’s another DIY platform bed with storage you can replicate. Grab some baskets too while you’re at it!

7. Twin Storage Bed

What was that? Do you want more bed frame with storage ideas? Wish granted! Get the plans and start building this twin storage bed. Keep everything organized with individual storage bins too!

8. DIY Platform Bed with Floating Nightstands

This is certainly the first DIY platform bed with floating dividers I’ve seen and I’m glad I came across this one. Who doesn’t want a DIY furniture with double purpose? Those floating dividers make great nightstands!

9. DIY Pallet Bed

Pallet wood is cheap and easy to find. So if you’re planning to make a platform bed on your own, make something amazing with pallets instead! You won’t even break a sweat with this simple DIY pallet platform bed tutorial!

10. Cute Girl Bed

Is your daughter persistently asking you to get her a new bed because she’s all grown up (or so she thinks)? This cute platform bed for girls will be just perfect!

11. Floating Platform Bed

There’s a reason why you like platform beds and it’s probably the height or the illusion that your bed is floating. Well if the reason is the latter, then this is the floating platform bed you’re looking for!

12. Storage and Platform Bed

More, more, and more storage please! Okay, I hear ya! Now, there’s more to this storage platform bed that meets the eye. There’s practically a small storage room underneath the mattress, which is a brilliant way to store things without making the room look cluttered!

13. DIY Modern Platform Bed

So we’ve seen some DIY rustic platform beds earlier, and now, it’s time to take a look at this DIY modern platform bed. With a mid-century modern appeal, this will surely fit in any modern or contemporary style bedroom.

14. DIY Platform Bed with Drawers

What about building a DIY platform bed with drawers? It’s a neater way to store your things and the final product has a sleeker and more polished look!

Do you like IKEA’s Platform Bed? If so, this hack from Chris Heider will teach you how to make your own!

Our hands can do wonderful things and we shall not take that for granted! Do not spend on pricey platform beds because the truth is, you can make DIY platform beds on your own. With a plan, some woodworking, time, and effort, you’ll be able to finish a beautiful handmade platform bed before you know it! Plus, you’ll be sure of the quality too!

7 DIY Storage Shed Ideas

October 22, 2017 by adminPO

Here I have some amazing DIY storage shed ideas for every DIY enthusiast out there. When I say DIY, I really mean DIY. You can do these yourself and you don’t even need to hire any professional contractor at all.

7 Awesome DIY Storage Shed Ideas You Should Try

Creativity simply cannot be contained. With more projects being completed, the backyard ends up cluttered with random tools and pieces. The garage and basement are perfect storage for the tools and other items, but there’s never enough space. For DIY enthusiasts like me, I always run out of space for my tools or for my incomplete projects. So I thought to myself, why don’t I make my own DIY storage shed?

1. The 12×20 Cabin On A Budget

This DIY shed looks like a small house and looks great in any backyard. To top it off, this 12×20 cabin storage shed is budget-friendly. That gives you extra storage without breaking the bank.

2. Outdoor Storage Locker

If a large shed does not appeal to you, can I interest you in an outdoor storage locker? You can still store your stuff in it, but there isn’t much room to grow.

3. Little DIY Garden Shed

This little DIY garden shed is perfect for your garden tools! You know just by looking at it that this is a masterpiece in affordable upcycling. It’s made from old windows and doors.

4. Storage Shed Made Out Of Doors

This storage shed is made out of doors. Quite the puzzle in design, but very economical in nature. This is why DIY is awesome. If you want this kind of shed, you’ll easily pull it off.

5. Built From Scratch – An 8 x 6 Foot Storage Shed

Build it from scratch, said every DIY enthusiast out there. DIY projects like this one will have you making everything yourself and will challenge you. If you are interested in this project’s plan, prepare your tools and be up for the challenge. I guarantee you it’s all worth it.

6. House? Nope. Still A Storage Shed

Even a simple shed doesn’t have to look like a large storage box. You can even make it look like a miniature version of your house.

7. The Garage-Looking Storage Shed

This is just my own nickname for the project. It looks like a garage because it’s attached to the side of the house. This garage-looking storage shed is perfect for those who don’t have enough space in their backyards.

If sheds are not for you, maybe this video from Jeff Patterson will help you decide:

These storage shed ideas should help you decide on what to build. Again, it’s all up to you and the resources available to you. DIY is all about maximizing space, budget, time, and effort. Any of these DIY storage shed ideas should fit your needs, and I believe that you can easily complete them!

17 Awesome Bedroom Organization Ideas You Can Do Before Holidays

October 17, 2017 by adminPO

Don’t allow the holidays to come without being ready for it, here are some awesome bedroom organization ideas for you to do, and they’re super easy!

Do These Bedroom Organization Ideas For The Holidays

Whether managing the lights and darks, or compartmentalizing your drawers to separate paired items, or creating new storage items to help you with all your things, you can do easy bedroom organizing before the holiday starts to kick in. The holiday will keep you busy, so you better start adapting some bedroom organization ideas to make your life easier. Take it from me because I learned these things the hard way. Check out all the different ways you can organize efficiently. See the list below and tell me what works best for you!

1. Additional Containers For Small Bedroom

This is so effective for small bedroom spaces because you’re maximizing the space above and below your closet. It makes life easy by compelling you to sort out the lights and the darks, too! Though you can customize these containers according to your needs, like storing seasonal items apart from clothes.

2. Create Floating Shelves

Use some space that seems to be dead or awkward and turn it into something useful! This corner looks like you can’t put anything in there but with the help of shelves, it turns out to be a storage space that can hold books, vases, and other items you wish to display. Take a look at your corners at home and see if you can apply this trick.

3. Dollar Store Storage Bins With Custom Metal Tags

Who thought bins could look this chic and personalized? With the help of an upgrade and custom tags, these dollar-store bins can be your storage friend. Put your craft items, supplies, hair accessories or just about anything else in these storage bins, and you’ll see some improvement in your bedroom organization.

4. DIY Storage For Transient Items

Remember the items you have in your room that shouldn’t really have a permanent space? Books from the library, gifts you have to give, seasonal clothes, and used things you want to donate? Store them like this, with correct labels. It’s very efficient because you can organize them and at the same time, not forget what to do with them. You also know what is inside by writing it on the label area.

5. Organize Your Closet Space

You take a look at your closet space and think it’s full, but really, you just did not maximize the space. Avoid piling up your clothes and other items. Use racks to properly organize your closet, and have wires, hooks, or pins where you can hang your items. Also, place similar items together and put them in one place. Indeed, organizing makes life easier.

6. Hanging Jewelry Organizer

Take good care of your precious jewelry and accessories with this kind of storage. Hang those necklaces to avoid coiling, and for easy access too. Sort rings and other items in boxes. For your dangling earrings, hook them up on the board. This will eliminate the chance of losing a piece or two, or wasting time finding your accessories.

7. DIY Ladder Shoe Shelf

This type of shoe storage is a clever hack for those who want to gain the easiest access to their shoes. I can imagine having one in my room, and being able to plan my outfit already because I can see my shoes! Also, a lot of shoe storage idea often take more space than necessary. This might do the trick for your room.

8. Custom Drawer Organizers

Drawers are organizers in themselves but sometimes, it’s not enough to just put your clothing items in there. When it involves so many pieces that are different from one another, it would be wise to have drawer organizers. This way your socks won’t mix up with your scarves, hankies, or with your shoelaces.

9. Closet Makeover With Dressing Room Space

With proper organization, your bedroom can hold so many essential items. Take this area in the bedroom– it looks narrow but it has maximized as much space as possible. The shelves near the ceiling can store up your bags and other items.

10. Organized Office Corner In Your Room

Some bedrooms also hold mini offices, enough for your desk, computer, supplies and work documents. You can avoid the clutter by using drawers to organize most of your office items. This way you stay productive in the confines of your bedroom.

11. Pegboard With Shelves and Organizers

If a big table or desk can use up a large space in your bedroom, go for a smaller one. Don’t worry about where to put your office supplies and papers. A pegboard can definitely help you with that. Use a pegboard and attach racks, rolls, hooks, and other things to hold your items. It would be a truly organized mini office inside your bedroom.

12. Cake Stand Display

Yes, cake stands can hold other items too. Place the cake stand on your desk, side table or vanity table and place several items so you can easily locate them. Got plenty of perfume bottles? Place it there. Want to put all your makeup in one place? The cake stand would be the perfect spot.

13. Under The Bed Drawers

Whether your bedroom is large or small these organizing ideas will keep everything in order, giving you relaxing place to rest in. The empty space under your bed can be used as a practical space with these under the bed drawers. Made by installing wheels to a wooden box, or you can repurpose old drawer from a chest.

14. Make Use Of Headboard Space

Make use of headboard storage space by integrating shelving for everything from books and lamps to favorite framed photos. You can purchase shelved headboards, or build your own out of old drawers or pallets.

15. Minimize Laundry Space

Save some space with a hanging laundry hamper hiding discreetly at the back of a door. It’s easy to create your own with fabric and an embroidery hoop.

16. Keep Your Trash Bin Out Of Sight

Everyone needs to store trash somewhere. The only issue is that any trash bin will use at least a square foot of space. Until it doesn’t because you’re going to hide yours in a tilting cabinet. Not only will it keep your waste out of sight, but it’ll also double as a makeup counter or nightstand.

17. Just Make Some Decisions To Declutter, Really…

This guide doesn’t get old, and you can use it especially on days when you feel like there’s just so much going on in your closet. Once you free up your closet from the items you don’t need, you’ll be surprised at how much space you actually have. Make some important decisions, like keeping what you need and letting go of the items you no longer use. This infographic is helpful in making the right decision. So have fun decluttering and trace your path as you go!

Here is a video about more storage tips to add to your bedroom organization ideas from Better Homes and Gardens:

Create more space in your bedroom by simply organizing your space. You might be surprised at how much room there is left for the things that will come your way, especially this holiday season. Adapt these ideas to your room for more efficient storing.

17 Garage Organization Ideas You Must Do This Season

October 16, 2017 by adminPO

Have you been taunted by the clutters occupying your garage? Get organized and live a more clutter free life with these 17 garage organization ideas!

Easy Garage Organization Ideas: Reclaiming Your Space

Keeping your garage organized requires proper planning on how to best use your space and maximize storage. Our garage is one of the least used areas in the house, but it is also the easiest dumping place where everything is put in when not being used. Organizing all the cluttered items accumulated in the garage may seem impossible to handle, but it can be done. So, I am sharing with you some of these garage organization ideas to get all of the clutter under control. With a little planning and organizing, you can get a well-organized garage in no time.

1. Mudroom In The Garage Entry

Looking for a mudroom space? Why not turn your garage entry into one? A small space next to the entryway is the perfect spot to hang umbrellas, hats, coats, and backpacks. It’s also a brilliant idea to put in a shoe cubby or storage bins to put all your shoes away.

2. Corral Your Sports Balls

With some bungee cords, you can create a ready-access cage where you can store all your sports balls quickly against the wall and kids can easily grab one at the bottom without unloading all the ones on top.

3. Install An Overhead Shelving

Make use of your overhead spaces to store your seasonal or frequently used stuff to keep them out of the way. It’s ideal to put a label or use stackable clear plastic bins to know what’s inside and keeping them dust-free.

4. PVC Organizers

Give your lawn and gardening tools its place, out of the way, yet easy-to-access spot with these simple and inexpensive PVC organizers. Grab a PVC pipe and cut them into holders for your rakes, shovels, and tools.

5. DIY Screwdriver Rack

This screwdriver rack will keep your tools in its place. This is such an easy and inexpensive project to make. You may use pieces of scrap wood and drill a few holes on it. Then, cut some brackets for mounting, and you now have a neat and sturdy tool organizer.

6. DIY Garden Tool Rack

Storing all your garden tools can be tough – they are long and short, or heavy and light. And, this garden tool rack is a perfect solution to the problem in no time at all. Using a couple of planks from a pallet, your garden tools will be organized without spending a fortune.

7. Jumbo Wooden Tape Dispenser

Forget those times when you had your tape dispensers lying on your desk. It’s time to make your own wooden tape dispenser for your garage. This is a brilliant idea to keep track of your tapes.

8. DIY Scooter Stand

Having problems with some Razor scooters lying all over the place? Then it’s time to allocate a scooter parking area! Decide on how many scooter stalls you want, get the stall measurements right, and cut your boards to length. Attach the boards square and straight to keep everything in place. This wooden scooter stand is very easy to use and fairly sturdy.

9. Cordless Drill Storage

Keep your entire workshop clean and organized with this cordless drill storage. This will also serve as a charging station that will keep all your cordless tools in just one place, ready to be used and fully-charged.

10. DIY Magnetic Strip

Stay organized in a simple and practical style with this DIY magnetic strip. Mount a magnetic strip directly to a wall near your workbench area to keep your tools on visual display and at the ready. This is not only useful in the garage, but also in the kitchen as a knife rack, or as an elegant organizer for your jewelry, makeup, and other beauty products.

11. Organizing With Pegboards

Keep your workbench area organized by hanging tools on a pegboard. It’s one of the brilliant ideas to keep all your supplies close at hand and you won’t have to struggle to pull them from your drawers. Adding pegboards to your garage provide so much space and storage opportunities.

12. DIY Hanging Tire Storage Rack

This DIY hanging tire storage rack is so simple, yet very practical tire rack. It can be built with little to no carpentry experience. It’s a solid off-the-floor storage usually made from scrap wood. You will surely love your extra garage floor space.

13. Use Your Wall Studs

Your wall studs are the perfect way to keep all your things organized. Grab a couple of boards and attach them into the exposed studs and make different shelvings to hold a few stuff. Skip a space between your studs add some hooks to hang your rakes, shovels and other taller tools.

14. DIY Folding Workbench

Collapsible workbenches are easy to make and require minimal supplies. Just fold it up after using it and you instantly have extra space. No need to move a workbench around the garage anymore!

15. Hang Mason Jars Under Shelves

Hanging jars under the shelves is the best storage solution for your garage. Just drill the lids under the shelves and screw your mason jars in. An easy and simple way to store your nails, screws, and bolt. Plus, it’s a perfect opportunity to upcycle mason jars.

16. Label Everything

Putting labels are perhaps the most important part of an organization. You will easily know what’s inside every container, tub, and bin without knocking down everything inside. Label the containers with taped-on labels or dry erase marker for easy re-labeling. Your garage is so much better organized when everything has its own place and labels to go with it.

17. Spraypaint Organizer

Use an empty wall space in your garage to hang a shoe organizer and place your spray paint cans in the pouches. This spray paint organizer allows you to see the color you need and grab it without unloading every other can on the drawer or shelf.

Looking for more garage organization ideas? Watch this video from Ana White and learn how to build a garage shelving:

Isn’t it great to have everything at hand without the boats being in between? I love it! Everything should have its designated post, so everyone in the house will know what item goes where. I’m definitely loving a much better-organized garage space! I’m sure you will like it, too!

11 Awesome Garage Storage Ideas To Keep Your Tools Organized

October 14, 2017 by adminPO

Cabinets aren’t the only type of storage device you can build to deposit all your mechanic tools and household items. Tools just can’t lie around. But with new household equipment pouring in from fix after fix, it’s becoming more and more difficult to find a room to simply stock everything. Make the best use out of your space with these do-it-yourself garage storage ideas and maximize what you can do with the entire area–without having to spend so much as a few bucks!

11 Awesome Garage Storage Ideas To Keep Your Tools Organized

Back when I was still starting out on woodworking and other DIY projects, my tools had no place to go. They were just lying on the table, or on the ground, and sometimes, in the weirdest places, like the kitchen drawer. It took me quite a while to sort out and find ways to store my tools inside the garage. Believe me when I say that these storage ideas that I am about to show you really work and they can do wonders for your storage needs. Here are several garage storage ideas that you can use!

1. Overhead Storage

Suspended shelving might just be for you if you’re planning to make use of every square foot of your garage. Normally used for tools not commonly used, shelves positioned overhead may accommodate those looking for better space.

2. Mounted Wall Rails

Overhead storage may keep your bigger, less commonly-used tools stocked, but tools that are smaller need a more accessible and organized type of storage space. For a cost-effective and easy way of storing your commonly-used small tools, you may opt for mounted wall rails.

3. Hanging Jars

For a more creative and cost-efficient storage of small materials such as nails, bits, and screws, use simple household materials to create hanging jars. Not only are they easy to make, they are easy to utilize as well, allowing easy access to the smallest tools of your DIY arsenal.

4. Tire Racks

If you have spare tires that litter around your garage, making tire racks will perhaps be the most beneficial way to go for you, saving space that you can use for more cabinets and shelves.

5. Shelves

Shelves, shelves, good ole shelves. They never grow out of fashion for their obvious usability and ease-of-use. If you’re not too worried about space on the ground, a shelf is always an option.

6. Coat Hooks

Coat hooks aren’t just for coats. Spare bags or dirty rags can be neatly arranged on coat hooks too. Coat hooks can give your garage not just a more usable space, but a nifty aesthetic feel as well.

7. Re-purpose

The best (and most enjoyable) idea among these garage storage ideas would be to repurpose old, unused things at home to build your own garage storage device. Old plaster boards and unused hooks are great materials to use when making shelves, cabinets, or even vertical storage.

8. Jumbo Tape Dispenser

Remember those tape dispensers that you had lying around on your desk? Well, you can create your own tape dispenser for your garage! Think of it as an awesome way to keep track of where your tapes are and how much of them are left. You can check out how this was made right here.

9. Suspending sliding Storage System

Think of them as overhead drawers, if you will. A sliding storage system, like this one, can keep a lot of tools organized without taking up too much space. Let’s face it, we’ve all had to deal with cluttered boxes of stored tools, right? This suspending storage system is a must-have for every DIY enthusiast. Just make sure that the containers are durable and sturdy.

10. The Screwdriver Coat Rack

DIY enthusiasts know what it’s like to lose a couple of screwdrivers, especially when you need them for certain projects. I can no longer count how many screwdrivers have come and gone inside my workshop. Either the magical screwdriver fairy took them away or I have a bad habit of forgetting Where I placed them. This screwdriver coat rack is going to help you keep your screwdrivers together while saving tons of shelf and drawer space.

11. Truss Shelves

This is an amazing way to store tools because it not only serves its purpose, but it also adds a dash of minimalism to your garage. The slanting design of truss shelves allows you to store your items without the shelves looking like a complete eyesore. Think of it as a pyramid. You can sort out your most commonly used tools by placing them on the bottom shelf and the least used tools on the top.

Check out this awesome video from Lowe’s Home Improvement as they show us these amazing garage storage ideas:

To help you out with organizing your tools, I suggest you list down everything beforehand. This will help you decide on which of these garage storage ideas would be best for them.

19 Cool Man Cave Ideas To Try This Week

October 10, 2017 by adminPO

Be warned, these man cave ideas might have you staying in your favorite room the whole day. Grab a beer and check out which DIYs to cross off your list.

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Sometimes, guys just need to get away from it all. That’s what a man cave is for. In it, I can’t be bothered with anything happening in the outside world — it’s my safe place. And with these man cave ideas, it’ll definitely stay that way.

1. Denim Ottoman

This denim ottoman is great for hiding unwanted clutter in the man cave. Personally, I use it as a storage compartment for all my video game controllers, but I bet you could place just about anything you want inside.

2. Wine Barrel Coffee Table

Got a wine barrel you have no idea what to do with? Turn it into a coffee table. Use a ratchet strap to help align the area where you’ll be cutting the barrel in half. Don’t forget to ensure the strap is straight.

3. Magnetic Bottle Opener

I like leaving this magnetic bottle opener on the door of my fridge. That way, I won’t even have to open drawers looking for a bottle opener anymore.

4. Dart Board Backing

Lauren loves wine like crazy so she always has a ton of spare wine bottles and corks laying around. One of the good things that have come out of this — apart from our usual wine nights — is this backing I’ve constructed for my dart board. It doesn’t hurt that my wall has an added layer of protection against my darts as well.

5. Crate Toilet Paper Holder

Who would’ve thought a wooden crate could be used as a toilet paper holder? I sure didn’t! Now all I have to do is find an old license plate I can use to place on the crate.

6. Jack Daniels Soap Dispenser

My buddies and I love a good bottle of Jack Daniels, which is why I’m pretty excited to be making this DIY. It’s so simple too. Literally, all I have to do is just pour the liquid soap into the bottle, and attach the head of the soap dispenser on top. That’s it!

7. DIY Hooks From Wrenches

These DIY hooks are made from spare wrenches I had from an old tool box. The secret to getting them to bend is to simply heat up the tool a bit. Just be careful when you bend the ends together.

8. Wood Slice Serving Board

This wood slice serving board won’t cost you above $10, even if it looks fancy. Start by looking for dried and seasoned hardwood stumps. If you can’t find any, head to your nearest craft store and look for a basswood slice.

9. Pallet Coffee Table

If you want to make a big coffee table for your man cave, you may need to increase the number of wood pallets on hand. This tutorial uses 3 pallets, but you can add or reduce these according to the size of the table you’d prefer.

10. Industrial Bookshelf

Give your books a manlier home by placing them in an industrial bookshelf. Begin by laying out how you want your shelf to look like on the wall. Do this by attaching strips of masking tape to help visualize your project.

11. Wall Pallet Arrow

My man cave is my sanctuary. So to help me remind myself to leave all problems at the door, I’ve put in a wood pallet arrow on the wall. It’s kind of my way of telling myself to leave all the bad vibes outside.

12. Penny Tiled Floor

A penny for your thoughts? How about some pennies for your floor? This DIY makes use of your unwanted pennies by placing strong glue and pressing your coins onto the floor.

13. Pallet Bar

Always dreamed of having your own man cave bar? Well, now you can make one using some pallets. Don’t forget to add in wooden boards behind the front frame of your bar. Doing so will ensure a sturdier furniture piece.

14. Beer Bottle Glasses

Put your empty beer bottles to good use by turning them into glasses. By the way, sand the edges once the glass is cut. You’ll definitely need to make sure the mouth of the glass is smooth.

15. Balancing Bookshelf

This installation piece looks super cool and functions as an awesome bookshelf. Just remember not to put too many books on one side, as it could make the whole shelf fall.

16. Suitcase Shelves

Want more shelf options? These suitcase shelves are definitely one of my man cave statement pieces. By the way, I’ve found it’s best to take out the lining inside the suitcases before beginning the DIY, as they can get a bit smelly.

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17. Barrel Bed

I’ve got to say. This barrel bed sure looks pretty inviting. If I had one, I reckon I’d have some of the most relaxing naps ever.

18. Tire Sinks

Take your favorite room up a notch by installing these tire sinks in your bathroom. This would be perfect for a radiator springs man cave concept.

19. Nintendo Controller Coffee Table

Would you believe this Nintendo controller coffee table actually functions? I know! I’m honestly really tempted to buy this online. It would take my gaming to a whole new level.

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To be honest, I can already imagine myself holing away in my man cave for the rest of the day after just writing this article. Who knows? Maybe I’ll have a new furniture piece in the form of that Nintendo coffee table in the next few couple of weeks.