The one place in the garage that is probably disregarded more often than any others as a storage space is the ceiling. For example, it is the perfect place to store bicycles while they’re not being used. Seasonal items such as skis, snowboards, tents and camping equipment could be placed in this storage space. If you have a storage box for the car-roof that is only ever used on holidays then the garage ceiling might prove to be an ideal storage place for it. The Christmas tree, lights and decorations would be another ideal collection of seasonal things to be stored here as well. Ladders are another item that could also be easily stored under the ceiling.

Manual hoists with load bearing capacities from 45 lb to 250 lb are available with both single and double pulley systems although typically only the lighter load bearing hoists would employ a single pulley system. You could also use a hoist to secure a purpose built rack that can be lifted and lowered to store your smaller items. Electric hoists are also available and are typically very easy to install and use.

For a more permanent solution, several sizes of platforms are usually available that are lightweight and constructed from steel and steel mesh to make them strong and durable. It is possible to use them to store plastic storage boxes that will hold a variety of small and large items such as children’s toys, document boxes and files and other odds and ends.