1. Go vertical first: wall hooks and pegboards free up the floor for large equipment.
2. Zone your space: garden tools near the door, seasonal items in the back, chemicals on a high shelf away from kids.
3. Use clear bins with labels — you'll stop buying duplicates of things you already own.
4. Add a small workbench along one wall; even 3 ft of counter changes how you use the space.
5. Sweep and re-check every season. Ten minutes per quarter keeps the chaos from coming back.