Spring is the season of resets. Warmer weather rolls in, projects start piling up, and suddenly the garage — which carried you through winter — feels overcrowded.
If your rakes are tangled, shovels are leaning, and tools are scattered across the floor, it’s time for a reset.
Here’s how to approach spring cleaning and declutter your garage and yard tools in a way that lasts.
Step 1: Pull Everything Out
Before you organize, you need to see what you’re working with.
Take all yard tools and equipment out of their corners and piles:
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Rakes
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Shovels
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Hoes
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Brooms
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Mops
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Leaf blowers
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Extension cords
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Small hand tools
Lay everything out. This makes it easier to identify duplicates, damaged tools, or items you no longer use.
Step 2: Sort and Simplify
Create three categories:
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Keep
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Donate or sell
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Trash or repair
Spring cleaning is about removing what you don’t need before reorganizing what you do.
Fewer tools = less clutter.
Step 3: Clean Before Storing
Before putting tools back:
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Wipe dirt and debris off handles
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Remove mud from heads
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Check for rust
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Tighten loose screws
Starting fresh prevents grime from building up again.
Step 4: Stop Leaning Tools in Corners
Leaning tools against walls creates:
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Falling hazards
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Bent handles
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Crowded corners
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Hard-to-grab piles
Instead, move tools to vertical wall storage.
Step 5: Use Vertical Wall Storage for Long Tools
The most effective way to declutter yard tools is to move them off the floor.
Wall-mounted storage:
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Frees up floor space
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Prevents tipping
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Keeps tools aligned
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Makes everything visible
A system like the Gravity Grabber Mini supports long-handled tools upright and secure without crushing handles.
It works well for:
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Rakes
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Shovels
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Hoes
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Garden forks
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Brooms
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Mops
This instantly clears floor clutter.
Step 6: Add Spacing for Wide Tools
Fan rakes and wide push brooms tend to crowd other tools.
Adding spacing between mounts — using an inline spacer like The Hangout — gives wider tools room to breathe and prevents overlap.
Spacing makes a garage wall look organized instead of cramped.
Step 7: Hang the Small Stuff
Small accessories are often the reason shelves become messy.
Use wall hooks to hang:
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Gloves
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Garden bags
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Twine
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Small tool kits
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Extension cords
The Hangout’s integrated hook is useful for keeping these small items from piling up.
Step 8: Create a Dedicated Yard Tool Zone
Instead of mixing yard tools with sports gear and household supplies, define a yard tool wall section.
This makes it easier to:
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Find what you need
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Return tools to their place
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Keep seasonal equipment organized
Zones prevent clutter from spreading.
Step 9: Maintain the System
Spring cleaning only works if it lasts.
After each yard project:
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Wipe tools down
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Return them to the wall
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Keep the floor clear
When storage is easy, it becomes habit.
Why Vertical Storage Changes Everything
Decluttering a garage isn’t about adding more bins — it’s about changing how tools are stored.
By moving yard tools to a structured wall system:
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You reclaim floor space
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You reduce falling hazards
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You extend tool life
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You create a garage that feels intentional
Vertical organization makes small garages feel larger.
FAQ: Spring Cleaning Your Garage and Yard Tools
What is the best way to declutter yard tools?
Remove unused items, clean what you keep, and move long tools to wall-mounted storage.
How do I keep my garage from getting messy again?
Create defined zones and make wall storage easy to use.
Should yard tools be stored upright?
Yes. Upright wall storage prevents tipping and bending.
What about wide tools like fan rakes?
Add spacing between tools so wide heads don’t crowd each other.
Is wall-mounted storage better than floor storage?
Yes. It frees up floor space and improves organization.
Reset the Space for a New Season
Spring cleaning your garage is about more than tidying up — it’s about building a system that works.
By decluttering, cleaning, and using vertical wall storage like the Gravity Grabber Mini and The Hangout, you transform yard tool chaos into a clean, functional setup.
Clear walls. Clear floors. Clear mind.
That’s how you start the season right.
