Most sporting gear can mess up any space in the home. Golf bags, soccer balls, and baseball equipment can clutter homes all year long, especially if you have multiple children playing multiple sports. Hockey families will all agree that the oversized equipment that goes along with playing the game, as well as the stench that accompanies the equipment, can be overwhelming at times. Hockey sticks, skates, practice net, and jerseys need to be organized and contained. Here are some tips to help organize your hockey gear so it’s easier to store and easier to find.
Typically, keeping hockey gear in its bag after it’s been played in isn’t ideal. Gear gets wet from ice and sweat, and containing those smells all week long in a hockey bag is a germ breeding ground! Wouldn’t it be ideal if you had a spot in your garage to store the gear, helping your son or daughter find each piece of equipment before every game or practice? Hockey families all know the pain of driving to an ice rink hours away and forgetting a helmet or game jersey! If you organize your hockey gear, it’s easier to find and easier to keep tidy. ProStock Hockey, an online resource for authentic hockey equipment, shared tips with us in a handy infographic. You can find them online at www.prostockhockey.com.
When you create an organizational system in your garage to store hockey equipment, it’s easier to put things back where they belong. Pick a wall or a corner in your garage for the hockey gear, and make sure you have enough space for those extra sticks and extra jerseys. We offer StoreWALL organization systems that work perfectly for hanging sticks, helmets and more, offering families the ability to air out wet gear.
To make sure you plan your space needed for the equipment properly, it’s best that you don’t hang on to the old, worn and outgrown gear. Once you replace the old equipment with new, contact your local hockey clubs to find out if they would be interested in your old equipment. Many organizations offer “learn to play” opportunities for kids interested in the sport, and donated used equipment is often greatly appreciated. There are also online social media groups and used sports equipment stores that will offer families opportunities for selling or donating old equipment.
We offer open cabinet options for hockey families that can be beneficial for hanging jerseys, making sure they are dried properly. Our Workbench Series offers unlimited possibilities for organizing your garage, with specialty cabinets and cubbies built for your exact space. With pull-out drawers for additional gear, you will love the look of your new hockey storage system. For a sleek look, we can custom install our Redline Cabinets, also with a lifetime warranty. Tough and also attractive, you’ll be using our cabinets for years…even after all of the hockey equipment is sold and your favorite hockey player has grown and moved away.
Garage cabinets and drawers are also handy for hockey tape, pucks and laces that accompany any hockey family’s gear. Storing the equipment and accessories away in a cabinet, it helps organize your entire garage for other items and protects the hockey stash from dents, scuffs, and other damage. Any hockey parent knows that game socks get lost and practice pucks disappear. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a place to put everything? We can help!
Hockey families, now rejoice! Contact us at Garage Décor and More where you can find everything you will need to organize your sports gear and make your garage functional again. We can create a custom layout that will serve you for many years. Need hockey gear? Visit www.prostockhockey.com for a variety of products your hockey superstar needs. Ready to transform your garage? Give us a call at (618) 789-7969 or contact us here for a free, no-hassle quote today.
