Is your garage a total mess and you can't even park your car in there?

You may be in desperate need of some garage storage systems so you can take back your garage and your car will finally have a home. But you don't want to just slap some shelves up on the walls if you want a really organized garage there is more to it than that.

Here are some steps you can take to really get the most out of your storage system.
Difficulty: EasyInstructions
Step 1First, you need to put like items together. This means you need to store used or similar items all together in the same space or area.

Wire rack shelves are a convenient way to add extra storage space. The basic wire rack shelf includes four separate shelves that roll on casters. You can move the shelves anywhere you need extra shelf space in a room. Though there are many manufacturers of wire rack shelving, the assembly process is similar for all wire shelving. The only tool needed for assembling a wire rack shelf is a rubber mallet.
InstructionsThings You'll Need:
Wire rack shelving unit
Rubber mallet
Step 1Separate the posts, shelves, clips and casters for the wire rack shelf for ease of access and smooth assembly.

Recessed shelves are built into the walls of the home during construction. Instead of covering the space between studs with sheetrock, it is left uncovered. The stud width can vary according to the desired shelf size. Older Victorian era homes, often had recessed shelves, cupboards and wardrobes built, rather than having freestanding dressers, closets or storage furniture. Recessed shelves can be built with a closed back, leaving the wall on the other side intact, or they can be made open, allowing items to be passed through from one room to another.

Your garage is way too cluttered, and the car has been relegated to the driveway. You need a shed. An 8-foot-by-6-foot recycled plastic storage shed fits your needs and your conscience, but setting it on a concrete or wood foundation defeats your environmentally-friendly intent. Flooring made of recycled plastic grids is long lasting, lightweight and easy to install. There is no need to dig or frame the excavation, and you can complete your storage shed floor in a single afternoon.
InstructionsThings You'll Need:
Tape measure
4 wooden stakes
4 nails
Hammer
String
Rake
Hoe

Television and computer armoires have offered a practical, attractive way to house bulky electronics. However, now that electronics are smaller and sleeker, many people no longer need to conceal them, or can conceal them in much smaller places. As a result, many people own huge, attractive armoires that are essentially useless.

Is your DVD collection growing every time you go to the mall? This is a problem for many people, but one great solution is to build a DVD cabinet. You can use your DVD cabinet to store all of your DVDs and the best part about it is that you'll save over half of the money you would have spent by building it yourself.
InstructionsThings You'll Need:
Screws or nails
Gloves
Paint or stain
Sander (optional)
Hammer or drill
Wood
Dimensions of the cabinet
Protective eyeglasses
Saw

Constructing your own built-in pantry shelves is a project that can be easily accomplished by even a home repair novice. Shelves in your pantry can add a nice touch to your kitchen, and help keep you organized. In addition, built-in shelves can add value to your home.
InstructionsThings You'll Need:
Hammer
Electric drill
1 box of screws, at least 1-inch long
Laser level
Measuring tape
Wood: your choice (oak, cedar, pressure treated, etc), approximately 1-inch thick and cut to desired length
16 to 24 L-shaped brackets (able to hold at least 75 pounds of weight)
Pencil

Installing wire shelving is an inexpensive, easy way to create a computer desk and storage. Wire shelving is available at most home improvement stores, and can be either coated or non-coated. Coated wire shelving has a plastic or vinyl layer wrapped around it as a buffer, while non-coated wire shelving is just the naked metal. One of the other perks of wall-mounted wire shelving is the versatility; the computer area can be expanded or retracted to fit the changing design of the room.

Wooden shelving is beneficial in any room, garage or basement. Many thin metal shelving units buckle under heavy loads of books, cleaning supplies or tools. Sturdier metal shelving units are expensive. Sturdy wooden shelving units bear up under heavy loads, are relatively inexpensive compared to metal units and never rust. With lumber and hardware easily obtained (and usually cut to length for free) from your local supplier, anyone can build a shelving unit that will provide reliable storage space for years to come.
InstructionsThings You'll Need:
6 Pieces 36-inch long 2-by-4

A wine storage cabinet is one of the most attractive and useful ways to store and display wine. Cellar shelves offer capacity but can be bulky and inconvenient, while tabletop racks are often visually appealing and handy, but can't accommodate many bottles. In contrast, a lattice wine storage cabinet can hold two cases of wine (24 bottles) and looks wonderful, and perfectly natural, in a kitchen or dining room.

InstructionsThings You'll Need:
Hardwood lumber:
• Two pieces (3/4" by 14" by 20") for top and bottom
• Two pieces (3/4" by 14" by 18 1/2") for sides
Plywood: