The Top 5 Must-Have Slatwall Accessories for Your Garage

When it comes to organizing your garage, slatwall is a flexible and efficient solution to lift items off the ground to utilize your wall space. A favorite among homeowners to organize the garage, basement, laundry room, and closet, Dakota^TM slatwall comes in a variety of sizes and finishes. Whether you are hanging tools, supplies, or other household items, it's the accessories that bring the panel to life. Don't spend unnecessary time looking for all your supplies, accessories allow you to keep items close and accessible to start working on your projects right away. Choosing from hooks, racks, baskets, shelves, and tool holders can be a headache, but with just a few simple options, you can easily organize your space. Here are the five most popular slatwall accessories at Menards and why they're essential.

Single Hook

The single hook is a basic but efficient accessory. Its slim profile and simple design makes it ideal for hanging individual items while taking up little space. Any item with a loop or hole can be hung on the single hook, such as hand tools, sports equipment, and fasteners. The single hook is the perfect space saving accessory for smaller items and can be moved anywhere to maximize space. Hang many single hooks in a row to display your entire wrench set, or one for the set of keys you always seem to misplace. Available in many sizes from 1? to 8?, you can store almost anything.

Best For: Hand Tools, Rolls of Tape, and Rope

Double Hook

Need more support? The double hook provides a bit of extra strength and stability for those items that can't be held with the single hook. Easily hang larger tools like brooms, shovels, and hammers without worrying about them falling. Get the double hook in a shorter depth to hang one item, or a longer depth to hang multiple. Hang two hooks a few feet apart to store your ladder sideways, or get the double J hook as a variation of the double hook for items that need more support.

Best For: Small power tools, Sports equipment, Tools with long handles

Loop Hook

The strongest of all hooks, use this sturdy hook for hoses, extension cords, and ladders. The continuous loop helps keeps awkward items like tennis rackets, helmets, and watering cans off the ground. Clip a work belt or backpack to the loop to ensure it won't fall off. The deep design allows you to hang items without worry.

Best For: Hoses, Extension cords, Chairs

Shelf

Slatwall shelves can expand your vertical storage by providing a flat, sturdy platform to store anything. Perfect for items that can't hang like boxes, pots, sports equipment, and paint. Place two or three shelf brackets and any size of Dakota^TM decorative shelf for easy garage storage. Get a shelf that matches your slatwall or a complimentary color to match your garage style. Shelves are especially great for retail spaces to stock items from cleaning products to clothes, place shelves anywhere on the panel for a compelling display.

Best For: Containers, Rechargeable batteries, Power tools

Basket

Baskets are another accessory to help you hold items that can't hang on their own. Baskets are great for sets of items that you want to keep together or small miscellaneous items you don't want to lose. Store your most used automotive tools or gardening supplies together for an easy start to your project every time. Baskets are available in multiple sizes to store any size collection of items.

Best For: Sporting Goods, Rags, Sets of Items

Choosing the right slatwall panel is important, but it's choosing the right accessories to keep your space organized. Choose from the five most popular accessories, or get a variety of additional accessories at Menards to make your space even more versatile, all accessories are compatible with Dakota slatwall panels. You can always start with the basics like hooks and shelves, then build out your system based on your specific needs. A well-organized slatwall system keeps your garage clean, making it easier to complete your projects quicker!