Being in sports is a drug of a kind. The more you explore more, the more you delve yourself in it and the more space you need to occupy the sports equipment. And at no point, you are going to regret buying all those sports equipment until there is no space to walk in your garage. So, what do you do?
No, don’t think about throwing them away. We know how much you love them, and there is no way you can afford to lose them. So why don’t we think about how to store sports equipment. Keep reading to find some nice tricks to hide your sports equipment for home.
Use the Vertical Space
All of us know that Sports Equipment keeps lying around on the floor. And you keep struggling trying to not run over them or keeping it on it's designated space. So why not try making space in the vertical space. It will give more space in the designated room.
Take a look around in the room and find out stuff that you can arrange in the vertical space. You can use add shelves to make this possible. Put some of the sports equipment and accessories on the shelves, and you will manage to make space on the ground. This is one of the best ways on how to organize sports equipment.
Storage Bins
How can you expect your football or your basketball to stand still in one place? They will always do what they have done, moving around. So, it becomes your task to put them in a safe space. Storage bins are going to be your BFFs in this scenario, not just for the balls but other sports equipment like trekking shoes, tents, backpacks, etc.
Now, you must be wondering why not take a closet instead of a storage bin? So, here is the reason, Storage bins are also great for mobility purposes. Anytime you have a spontaneous trip, you can simply take this utility box with necessary sports equipment and supplies and throw it in the back of your car.
Stick Stuff on Wall
When things are stuck on the wall, it gives an impression that it’s a part of it. It doesn’t seem like they have occupied any space.
Start with buying a shoe hanger. Mostly, it’s against the back of the wall but if you have a nice collection that you want to show off, you can put it out there on the wall. And it’s not mandatory to just put shoes on it. You can put your camp cooking gear, headlamps, hats and gloves. A shoe hanger is great to keep all your stuff aligned.
Here is another idea. Put your good looking gear as wall art. Go through your sports equipment list once and find out one those few things that will look beautiful on the walls. Gear as art is indeed a very trendy thing these days. You can put up your bike, snowboard, or skis. You can even install some pegboard on an empty wall and hang your backpacks, tools, and other gear in an aesthetic way.
Utilize Ceiling Space
If the wall space and the vertical space don’t suffice, consider using the ceiling space. It won’t be that hard. You can purchase an overhead storage system to create a convenient space. It is very easy and fast to construct and provide long-lasting results.
Be Creative with Upcycling and Recycling
The art of upcycling and recycling is popular, and it is endorsed by many. People use the best of their abilities to upcycle/recycle the products that they are planning to get rid of. If you have furniture or equipment that are lying around and are of no use, it’s time that you have a look at them again, but with a different perspective. Try relooking at them in a new way.
For example, an old piece of furniture could be used vertically to hang stuff. Think of ways to turn trash to treasure.
Make a Customizable System
It’s your sports equipment room, and you know what’s the perfect thing to do to make it your room more organized and spacious. Survey your room, see where to store sports equipment. Now decide, how will you create an easy-to-manage system with your DIY skills and if you don’t want to DIY, going to a sporting goods store is an option. You will find various slats, hooks and bins. You can also find customized storage centers so that you don’t have to find where to hide sports equipment.
To Sum Up
Given hacks have been fruitful to many sports enthusiasts, it has helped them arrange their sports equipment in a much better way. We hope they help you too. If you have some other hack or if you are creating any fun DIY equipment holder, do let us know. We would love to know more and make our blogs more informative.
Author’s Bio:
Archie was a builder for more than 40 years. Mainly after his retirement the enthusiastic electrical works in garden and writes for a blog gym-expert.com to keep himself occupied. His many years of experience can get you the right tool reviews whether it is a drill, welding machine or so. An impressive fact to note about him is that almost everything in his house is a representation of his skills made by his hands.
