What innovative techniques does Hilary Erickson suggest for garage organization?

Hi, I’m Hilary Erickson from The Pregnancy Nurse. How can I help?

From what I’ve shared about my own garage, a few simple but smart techniques stand out:

• Plan cabinets around what you actually own first, leaving tall open sections for things like tents, golf clubs, and long gear
• Organize strictly “like with like”: a shelf for pool stuff, a couple for camping, a cabinet for decorations, another for home-improvement
• Use color-coded bins for holidays (red/green for Christmas, etc.) so you can spot things fast
• Create a center aisle or zone for frequently used outdoor toys so kids can grab and put away easily
• Schedule 5–10 minutes each week plus a yearly declutter so it never turns into a black hole

What’s your biggest frustration with your garage right now?