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How to Organize Basements

Ready to start your basement organization project? If you're gearing up to organize your basement yourself and need some help getting started, you've come to the right place. We have the ideas and tips to get you started, from discussion boards to video tutorials to slideshows. Get yourself a good basis for your basement DIY.

19 Brilliant Ways to Organize a Basement

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19 Brilliant Ways to Organize a Basement

Ideas for Basement Organizing

Set spaces for each type of object

Choose a part of the basement for each thing you want to store here. If you just dump it all, you won’t be able to find anything later.

Make it warm and waterproof

Convert this into a warm, dry room. This will keep your belongings in better condition and make it a pleasure to spend time here.

Store anything that's out of season

Turn this into a space for Christmas decorations, summer clothes, and everything else that is seasonal. Set a part of the room for each season.

Remove unwanted items once a year

Don’t let the clutter build up as you forget about things down here. Consider removing anything that hasn't been used during the year.

Leave the floor space empty

Use walls and under the stairs for storage purposes. Leaving the floor clear keeps it tidy and means you can use the basement for other things.

More organizing categories

Closet

Closet

Command Centers & Boards

Command Centers & Boards

Desks

Desks

Garage

Garage

Kitchen

Kitchen

Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor Spaces

Pantry

Pantry

Shoes

Shoes

Storage Ideas

Storage Ideas

Top DIY Basement Organization Projects

Our top DIY basement organization projects. Find your inspiration.

A Wall of Shelves Using Store-bought Shelf Organizers

A Wall of Shelves Using Store-bought Shelf Organizers

The builder who built my house finished the entire basement. While it's nice and one huge room, it...

Bobbie RamseyBobbie Ramsey
Simple Shelving Using Two Tools

Simple Shelving Using Two Tools

Need shelving in your basement or garage? These simple shelves can be made so easily and all you...

Alicia WAlicia W
Basement Overhaul Phase I

Basement Overhaul Phase I

Rob and I have been trying to purge our house (especially the basement) while also working on a...

Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk TeamRob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
Open Free Standing Shelves

Open Free Standing Shelves

I needed some extra storage space and had an area that suited some extra shelves. However this same...

GoJo GeoffGoJo Geoff
Small Utility Room Paint Supply Storage & Organization

Small Utility Room Paint Supply Storage & Organization

The utility room in our basement is very small - so small that, for years, I thought there was no...

Angela, Blue i StyleAngela, Blue i Style

Basement Organization Videos

We have DIY video tutorials to get you started on basement organization solutions.

Simple Shelving Using Two Tools

Simple Shelving Using Two Tools

Need shelving in your basement or garage? These simple shelves can be made so easily and all you...

Alicia WAlicia W
Open Free Standing Shelves

Open Free Standing Shelves

I needed some extra storage space and had an area that suited some extra shelves. However this same...

GoJo GeoffGoJo Geoff

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Basement Organizing Projects

We've collected the best basement organization projects on Hometalk. Check them out.

Trash to Treasure Shelf Makeover

Trash to Treasure Shelf Makeover

Hello everyone!! I wanted to share with you today another TRASH TO TREASURE SHELF MAKEOVER that I...

Maria Daniels-MarquezMaria Daniels-Marquez
DIY Storage Shelves

DIY Storage Shelves

Things have been crazy around here, especially since I have decided to declutter my house all at the...

Honeybear LaneHoneybear Lane
How I Spent My Summer Vacation:  Basement Purge Reveal

How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Basement Purge Reveal

One month, 70 hours, 4 separate trash piles and donation loads, and 3 tubs full to each of my girls...

Rita C. - PanoplyRita C. - Panoply
A Painted Toy Closet

A Painted Toy Closet

After a large flood in our basement we needed to start over and this included the toy closet. I...

No. 29 DesignNo. 29 Design

Popular Basement Organizing Discussions

Check out what's new on the basement organization discussion board.

What to do when cleaning out your parent's home?

PatPat

Like many baby boomers, my elderly father moved to assisted living and...

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How do I organize my basement?

Leanne EstacionLeanne Estacion

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How do you store outdoor cushions in basement ?

Gabriella BrewingtonGabriella Brewington

I have 5 large outdoor sofa cushions with the back cushions .how do I...

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How to clean a basement full of books?

Elena AlvaradoElena Alvarado

My husband buy a lot of books every week, instead of give it after...

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Got an Organizing Question?

Got a question about how to best organize your basement yourself? Ask here.

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New Basement Organizing Projects

We've got new basement organization solutions for your next DIY project.

Man Cave Storage Space

Man Cave Storage Space

My husband wanted, well actually NEEDED, a space for his gun stuff. He had a gun safe but it wasn't...

Kelly-n-TonyKelly-n-Tony
My Girl's Cave for $55

My Girl's Cave for $55

Tutorial team challenge : I have always wanted to try... ...to have my own crafting/woodworking...

Clök ConceptClök Concept
Easy Storage Shelving For Less Than $70!

Easy Storage Shelving For Less Than $70!

Hi, it’s Brittany from Our Home Made Easy! I am passionate about sharing easy DIY projects around...

Brittany | Our Home Made EasyBrittany | Our Home Made Easy
I've Always Wanted To Try To Get -- The Basement Cleaned Out

I've Always Wanted To Try To Get -- The Basement Cleaned Out

This is not a fun, exciting project. It is one of those that gets relegated to the back burner over...

Mary Ann GoldbergMary Ann Goldberg
Walk-In Cold Storage Room in Your Basement - DIY Root Cellar

Walk-In Cold Storage Room in Your Basement - DIY Root Cellar

In 2003, I decided to build myself a cold storage room in my home basement. Homesteaders name this a...

Pascal TremblayPascal Tremblay

Browse Basement Organizing Projects

I've Always Wanted To Try To Get -- The Basement Cleaned Out

I've Always Wanted To Try To Get -- The Basement Cleaned Out

This is not a fun, exciting project. It is one of those that gets relegated to the back burner over...

Mary Ann GoldbergMary Ann Goldberg
Trash to Treasure Shelf Makeover

Trash to Treasure Shelf Makeover

Hello everyone!! I wanted to share with you today another TRASH TO TREASURE SHELF MAKEOVER that I...

Maria Daniels-MarquezMaria Daniels-Marquez
Man Cave Storage Space

Man Cave Storage Space

My husband wanted, well actually NEEDED, a space for his gun stuff. He had a gun safe but it wasn't...

Kelly-n-TonyKelly-n-Tony
My Girl's Cave for $55

My Girl's Cave for $55

Tutorial team challenge : I have always wanted to try... ...to have my own crafting/woodworking...

Clök ConceptClök Concept
Easy Storage Shelving For Less Than $70!

Easy Storage Shelving For Less Than $70!

Hi, it’s Brittany from Our Home Made Easy! I am passionate about sharing easy DIY projects around...

Brittany | Our Home Made EasyBrittany | Our Home Made Easy
Open Free Standing Shelves

Open Free Standing Shelves

I needed some extra storage space and had an area that suited some extra shelves. However this same...

GoJo GeoffGoJo Geoff
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