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  Garages can be fully utilized by adding a row of cabinets. Convert old cabinets into garage storage to recycle wood and make new space in other rooms. Build a new cabinet for the garage to fit specific needs and uses. Design cabinets to fill out unused space and organize a messy garage.
  
  

Use Old Cabinets

• Use old cabinets from a kitchen to add storage space in the garage. If the kitchen is undergoing a remodel, this technique eliminates waste and will save further money by not requiring new cabinets for the garage. Glass front kitchen cabinets make for elegant tool storage. Use upper and lower cabinets to create a new workshop in a garage. Mount a piece of thick wood to the top of the lower cabinets to act as a work bench where paint, wood and other materials can be safely stored. Remove shelves from the upper cabinets and replace with peg board for hidden, hanging tool storage. Fill a cabinet with sliding trays to store and organize nails, nuts and bolts.
  
  

Design for Specific Tasks

• Design the garage cabinets, whether new or old, to fit a specific task. Reinforce the sides of a cabinet and install childproof locks to create a gun safe. Install hooks for poles and a lure organizer to create a storage space for fishing gear. Hang pictures of past catches along the inside of the cabinet. Create a garden supply cabinet with large bins to hold soil and grow lights to start growing flowers in the winter to get a head start on spring. Increase productivity in a garage-workshop by adding large cabinets with rolling shelves to store ongoing projects. Regardless of the hobby or interest, a designated cabinet can help organize everything needed.
  
  

Modular Systems

• Install a modular cabinet system to have a versatile storage area. Many modular systems work with compatible shelves and peg boards. A modular system allows a homeowner to change things around as needed and prepare for new projects by creating or reducing space. Modular systems have an advantage in their versatility and durability. Modular systems can be limited to a few pieces or be large enough to fill an entire wall of a garage. Create an entire workshop for a home-based business with modular cabinets that installs easily and looks professional. Purchase several modular workshop-style spaces to create room for multiple workers.