When you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of "stuff" in your garage, just look up for valuable storage space. Garages with ceilings of 8' or more have a wealth of storage options to use that important real estate. According to a recent survey, more than half of all garages have ceilings that high or more. Most new homes have 12-14' ceilings.

So whether you have seasonal items that you only need access to once a year or large sporting equipment like a kayak or bike, the ceiling is a great resource you may have overlooked.

Some ideas to consider include adding shelving over the garage doors for rarely accessed items. Consider making room in the attic or closets by storing extra floor tiles, holiday decorations, old school books or paints above head but not out of mind.

Learn more about ceiling storage solutions.