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Organize Bike Equipment

Proper storage can prolong the life of sports equipment and make it easier to find. Start by organizing equipment by sport.

Bikes

• Hang bikes from eaves or ceiling with bicycle hooks or rubber-padded hooks
  
• For one or two bikes, install frame or bike pole to hold bikes parallel to wall. The lower the bike, the easier the retrieval
  
• Multiple bikes can be stored perpendicular to wall
  
• Hang bike helmets on handlebars or wall hooks

Organize Skis, Snowboards and Sleds

• Hang skis and snowboards from wall-mounted racks or between wall boards
  Tip: Hold skis in place with bungee cords; hooks in wall on both sides of skis will anchor bungees
  
• Sleds can hang from S hooks on eaves or ceiling
  
• Store helmets, mittens and hats on shelves
  
• Suspend clothes rod from ceiling for hanging jackets and ski pants

Organize Golf and Field Sport Equipment

Golf

• Golf bags can hang on wall-mounted racks
  
• Use wire baskets on shelves for balls and shoes

Field Sports

• Baseball bats and hockey and lacrosse sticks can stand upright in metal trash cans
  
• Balls of all sizes can go in mesh bags or wire baskets or in rolling laundry shelves. Ball claws attached to wall will hold most kinds of balls
  
• Store helmets, face guards and gloves on shelves

Organize Sailing, Boating and Camping Equipment

Sailing and Boating

• Hang life jackets and boating clothes on suspended rods
  Tip: Hang in garment bags or cover with plastic

• Hang sleeping bags on suspended rods
  
• Tents and packs can go on deep shelves
  Tip: Remove all traces of food before storing

Organize Fishing Equipment

Fishing

• Hang fishing rods on pegboard hooks
  
• Creels can be stored on shelves or hung from pegboard hooks
  
• Store small items like hooks and lures in compartmentalized plastic boxes on shelves
  
• Boots can hang upside down on pegboard hooks or sit on shelving
  
• Fishing vests, waders and jackets can be hung on suspended rods

Lastly, cover garage windows with blinds or privacy film to discourage theft.