Storage Containers
Protect Everything
Utilize Storage Space

Storage Containers are receptacles you place goods in (STUFF). The correct Containers for the selected goods should have the capability to keep everything safe, secure and ready for future use or transportation.

When organized and stored properly they are a great way to Utilize Storage Space and make finding and keeping everything in place easy.

The problem is ... Which Container for Which Stuff .. Where To Find Them .. How To Store Them .. How To Find Your Stuff when you need it .. How to use them to keep everything in it's place.

Selecting the correct container for each item is a key part of a Holistic Approach to creating a Place for Everything and Keeping Everything in It's Place.

Storage Container Uses

Uses vary from storing household goods and sports gear to seasonal clothing and keeping your pet food fresh and dry. They can also be used to store valuable STUFF like collectibles, family heir looms, records, stamps, baseball cards etc... You may want a safe or vault placed in or fastened to the floor for personal valuables.

Container Types

There are many types of containers, but they are all variations of bags, barrels, baskets, bins, bottles, boxes, cans, carts, chests, covers, crates, drawers, totes or trunks.

You can choose from clear see through containers for easy content identification, or a rainbow of Colors for easy identification. There are numerous sizes and  shapes, including round, square, rectangular and ones that adjust or flex to fit your needs. Their size is measured in everything from inches to cubic feet and quarts to liters.

Storage Container Materials

Storage Container Materials include everything from Cardboard and Shrink Wrap to Plastics and Metals. The amount of material and durability depend on design, features and intended use of each container.

Your selection of materials should depend on the durability required to protect the intended contents, where you will store it and for how long.

Some materials will last a lifetime and can be easily transported from one place to another. Others, are designed to be lighter, more flexible and are more fragile with a shorter life span.

Container Features

Features include see through materials, wheels, caps, lids, locking lids, and being dust proof, water proof, air tight, and secure. Some like wire baskets, bins and buckets are easily accessed, while others have zippers, ties or pull strings for protection and quick access to your STUFF.

Container Benefits

Benefits include the flexibility to accommodate a variety of different items;

The protection of contents from damage by the elements;

The ability to be moved or transported to another location;

A way to keep your garage organized by having a place for everything;

The ability to be reused for the same or different uses.

Before Selecting Containers You Should

1/ Take Inventory

Taking Inventory of everything you want to store in your garage makes it easier to group items and place them in the correct containers or storage zones.

2/ Identify Storage Methods

Identify the best Storage Methods for each item on your inventory list. Is it in a container, on a shelve or best hung from a hook?

3/ Create a Garage Storage Plan

Creating a Storage Plan with Storage Zones. A plan makes it much easier to determine the best Storage Place for each item and container. It is also one of the best ways to utilize your Storage Space.

Container Selection

Your Selection depends on your intended use, how many items you want to squeeze into each container, where and how you will store them.

The type, sizes, shape and construction of the container you select depends on the size, shape of stuff, weight of stuff you want to store, and the length of time you want to store it for.

Where To Buy Storage Containers

As you know, you can find and buy them from many places. They can be found on-line, in grocery stores, drug stores, hardware stores, office supply stores, department stores and a wide variety of other stores.

You can also check our list of Storage Container Vendors