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    36 Practical Things To Buy If You Have A Garage

    Because you might not have thought to keep a bug catcher on-hand.

    1. A hand crank extension cord winder you'll cherish for all the times it'll save you from tripping over rogue wires.

    2. A 44-piece drawer organizer, so every nut, bolt, screw, or washer will always have a designated home.

    the drawer organizer filled with various nuts and bolts

    3. A critter catcher you can use to safely trap and remove any unwanted creature that wanders into your garage. Added bonus? You MIGHT stop screaming bloody murder and running for higher ground when you see a spider.

    4. A tool chest with 16 removable bins, a must-have for anyone who spends their weekends tinkering around under their car and has managed to accumulate *quite* a few stray bits and pieces.

    a black storage chest with pull out drawers

    5. A magnetic mesh screen to help you keep bugs and other pests from trespassing while you're enjoying some much-needed me time in the garage.

    6. A WiFi extender you'll pat yourself on the back for purchasing when you get a mental block while building that squirrel picnic table and want to pull up a YouTube video for assistance.

    the wifi extender

    7. A universal rubber garage door bottom that'll replace the ripped up, damaged one that probably came with your house.

    8. An infrared heater, in case you find yourself doing most of your handiwork in the colder months and you're tired of your fingers freezing.

    9. LED garage lights so you can easily find that screw you just dropped without having a toddler-like tantrum.

    10. Or mountable industrial lighting that'll literally become the *light* of your life when you see how much brighter they make your garage workspace.

    a reviewer's garage with the lighting in the top

    11. A utility sink – it'll come in handy when you come home with shoes full of mud and don't want to destroy your new rug.

    a white utility sink with four gray legs

    12. An absorbent mat to protect your precious garage floor from oil, water, and any other mysterious liquids that might find their way inside.

    13. A parking mat that'll signify you should STOP driving so you don't hit your garage wall...again.

    14. A hoist to keep that bike you swore you were going to ride every weekend in a safe place until you actually use it.

    15. A cabinet that'll minimize the mess in your garage because you can fill it up then close the doors and pretend it isn't there — the best way to solve any problem, right?

    a gray double door storage cabinet

    16. A magnetic tray you'll be ~drawn to~ for how easily it keeps all of your tools and parts in check.

    a reviewer's metal tray with tools sticking to it

    17. A fishing rod rack you can attach to the back of your garage door to assure nothing ~fishy~ happens to them.

    a bunch of fishing rods neatly lined up inside the racks

    18. Double utility hooks that'll assist in storing ladders, cords, and all kinds of power tools.

    19. A storage system with 12 galvanized steel hooks to hold an array of items, you MIGHT just be able to see your garage floor again.

    20. A corner tool rack that'll hold everything from rakes and mops to hammers and brooms, and is essentially what garage dreams are made of.

    21. A handy lil' golf bag organizer to keep your accessories in check until you make your PGA Championship debut.

    a reviewer's golf bag storage system

    22. An electric air compressor combo kit that'll assure you're always prepared in case you get a flat tire or want to take on more advanced DIY projects.

    a red electric air compressor kit

    23. Or a small shelving system specifically for your brooms, in case you're actually a witch and your collection of broomsticks has really gotten out of control.

    24. A place to store wood for your outdoor fireplace that probably inspired the lyrics, "I got racks on racks on racks."

    25. A waterproof portable Bluetooth speaker, so you can crank up your favorite playlist while hammering away on that birdhouse you told your sister you'd build her.

    a reviewer's photo of the speaker in blue on their work bench

    26. A Genie remote control for your garage door so you can quickly make an exit when you see one of your neighbors coming over to chat.

    27. A battery organizer that might just have you feeling ~charged up~ if you love nothing more than keeping things tidy.

    28. A heavy-duty shelving unit with a weight capacity of 350 lbs. per shelf (WOW!) so the next time you get wild at Costco you won't have to fret about where to store all those cases of water you bought "just in case."

    29. A tiered shoe rack to provide a space for your muddy, grungy boots or just the overflow of gear you won't be using during specific seasons.

    30. Magnetic strips you can hang along your garage wall and stick your go-to wrenches, screwdrivers, hammer (and whatever other tools you've got) to safely. No more searching endlessly for the right tool on your garage floor.

    a reviewer's tools lined up on the magnetic strips on the wall

    31. A sturdy tire rack your spares can call home instead of being stacked in a corner, only to be covered in dirt and dust.

    four ties on the sturdy metal tire rack

    32. Overhead storage you can attach to your garage ceiling to finally create a Santa-approved home for your Christmas decorations.

    33. A micro wet/dry vac that'll help you keep your garage floor so clean you could eat off of it.

    a small red shop vac

    34. A steel pegboard, so strong you won't have to worry about hearing a loud clang in the middle of the night only to discover all of your tools fell off the garage wall.

    35. A mini fridge/freezer with a retro vibe you can use to secretly store all of your favorite drinks and snacks you don't want your other family members to find.

    a red mini fridge and freezer

    36. And a custom garage sign, because what could be more practical than claiming your territory with a beautiful crafted piece of art?

    a wooden sign that says rick's workshop est 2016 with a images of tools on each end

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