4 Impressive Organizers That’ll Transform Your Messy Garage (I Swear By Them!)

Tamieka WelshEditorial Assistant
Tamieka WelshEditorial Assistant
Tamieka received her Bachelor's degree in social work from North Carolina A&T State University and her Master’s in social work with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Columbia University. While she didn’t take the traditional route to journalism, her passion for…read more
published Sep 25, 2024
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three winners in the Garage category of the 2024 Organization awards on a graphic background
Credit: Home Depot, Rubbermaid, Walmart

Garages are the unsung storage heroes of homes — storing so many traditional household items, like tools, seasonal decor, bikes, and cars, all in one area. It’s only when they get messy and in total chaos do you recognize just how much stuff has accumulated here. But once you do, you can finally take the time to get your garage under control.

A well-organized garage will not only enhance your home, but also create a stress-free environment where you can find what you need, when you need it. Below, we’ve highlighted the best organizers you should have in your garage to get it in order.

Best Organizers for the Garage

What Makes Up This Category of Winners

In this category, you’ll find all-star picks that’ll give you the most organized garage. We found the best large storage bin, tool chest, sports storage, and overall garage organizer.

Garage Organizers Winners

HDX 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid
$11$10

The HDX 27 Gal. Tough Storage Tote in Black with Yellow Lid is the best large storage bin you can find. It's sturdy, offers waterproof protection, and is completely stackable, making it ideal to store away in your garage. Plus, it’s offered at an unbeatable price, so you’ll want more snag more than one for your storage needs.

$10 at Home Depot
Rubbermaid 15-Piece FastTrack Garage Wall-Mounted Storage Kit
$129

"When it comes to garage organization, nothing beats having a storage kit to wrangle tools, equipment, and other supplies," says our Senior Editor, Cleaning & Organizing, Stephanie Nguyen. "This Rubbermaid 15-Piece FastTrack Garage Wall-Mounted Storage Kit has everything you need: railings, multi-purpose hooks, and specific hooks for ladders, utilities, and more."

$129 at Amazon
Husky Standard Duty 4-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet
$169

Whether you have a plethora of tools or the bare essentials, they’ll need some organizing as well. This Husky Standard Duty 4-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet is the real deal when it comes to tool organization. The bottom drawer is ideal for larger power tools, and the internal locking system provides the ultimate security.

$169 at Home Depot
Techvida Sports Equipment Organizer
$90

This Techvida Sports Equipment Organizer has a large capacity to store all your sport-related items — from helmets and shoes to balls and gloves — in its two storage bins and four wire mesh baskets. Assembly is easy, and the wheels allow you to cart this organizer around.

$90 at Walmart

How We Picked Our Winners

The Organization Awards is our guide to the best organizers of 2024. There are 60 winners across 10 categories that we’ve identified as the best home organizing solutions to fix your real-life clutter problems. 

Apartment Therapy editors did the research (and testing!) to find these game-changing products. From versatile finds that work in any room to storage gems that fit even the smallest of spaces to intentional organizers made for different areas of your home — the 60 winners we selected will transform your life (and home).

2024 Organization Awards

Want to see more winners? See here for the full list of winners for the 2024 Organization Awards.

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