Tidying a messy garage can seem like a daunting task. It can be overwhelming to sort through items that you’ve acquired over a lifetime. Fortunately, having a plan of action can help declutter the catch-all storage space, save you time in the process and render finding items such as holiday decorations a lot easier. Make organizing your space a family project or enlist the help of a few friends in order to complete the task from start to finish while having fun in the process.

There are many ways for restoring order and organizing your garage. Start by consolidating similar items. Group and store items — such as sports and recreational equipment, camping gear, automotive, seasonal decor and gardening tools — in the same general area. You’ll save time when you look for an item for a specific task. You can also separate which items can be tossed, donated/sold or relocated to another room to cut down on clutter.

Add storage such as shelves, cabinets, racks, drawers — or a combination of all those items — to organize everything you’ve sorted. Installing storage units allows you to keep objects out of sight, allowing for a less chaotic and neater garage. Keeping objects off the floor by using shelving units that hang from the ceiling and utilizing hooks and brackets will create more room for your vehicle. Installing overhead storage bins also can be a great way to make the most of your space.

Following a guide can make the cleaning process flow smoothly and efficiently, saving you time and hassle. For more garage organization ideas, see the accompanying infographic.

Author bio: Ashley W. Smith is Managing Director for Garadry. He formed the company in 2009 and launched the Garadry website in 2015 to meet the needs of the growing consumer base in the U.S. Garadry designs its own range of innovative weather seal products for anybody with a garage/commercial door.