Let's be honest—the garage can be a pretty dull space, one that's known to aggregate clutter and mess. It's usually never organized, and somehow the empty cardboard box hoard always ends up in there. If you can even fit your car in the garage anymore, that's a miracle in and of itself.

But the garage doesn't have to be a black hole of frustration and a mishmash of stuff. If you get the right products—whether that's themed decor or handy organizers—you can transform your garage into the envy of the whole neighborhood.

Keep reading for 11 products you need for your garage ASAP. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.

The best way to maximize the space in your garage—and get rid of all that clutter—is to go vertical with your storage, not horizontal. The Classic Overhead Garage Storage Rack GR Series by Fleximounts makes it easy. You never have to worry about the garage flooding and ruining your items, and this overhead ceiling storage mount can hold up to anywhere from 400 to 600 pounds!

No more garage door opener! With the myQ Smart Garage Door Opener, you can now do everything from the ease of the app on your phone. Whether you're home, out and about, away on vacation or anywhere else in the world, you can open your garage door remotely from just about any location. (And trust—you won't realize how convenient that is until you can do it!)

It also comes with free in-garage delivery with Key by Amazon—though this feature is only available for Amazon Prime members in eligible areas. You can even get a $30 Amazon credit on future in-garage deliveries when using the code KEY30 at checkout.

Stop tracking yucky things into the house with The Water Absorbing Garage Mat. It has a patented two-layer design that absorbs everything from water and snow to mud while still looking like an aesthetically-pleasing carpet. It's also easy to clean with a slip-resistant bottom and a stain-resistant top. You can use a vacuum or even a power washer for easy clean-up.

It also comes in several different sizes—regular runner, large runner, small mat and large mat—so you can choose the appropriate size for your garage and your needs.

Every garage needs to be aired out from time to time (plus, it's nice to have a slight gust of wind when you're working on a project in there), but there's always the risk of letting in flies, mosquitoes, other bugs and even—yuck!—mice.

Enter the Magnetic Garage Screen Door, which has reinforced fiberglass mesh that attaches to the garage with high-energy magnets to keep pests out while still letting in fresh air!

There's no organizing a garage without ample shelving. It's just simply not possible! The Muscle Rack 5-Shelf Steel Freestanding Shelves from Walmart are affordable, functional and offer loads of space for just about anything. Perfect for storing tools, bins, extra cleaning products, non-perishable food, and more, these shelves support up to 4,000 pounds, are sturdy, durable, and a total garage game-changer.

Don't be blind-sighted by a flood! The Ring Alarm Flood Sensor is powered by a lithium battery, sensing abnormal water and temperature detection and compatible with the free Ring app. To work, it requires the Ring Alarm Base Station, but to get the most bang for your buck, we recommend going all out for the Ring Alarm Home Security Starter Kit—also available at QVC for $199.99.

For those who have plumbing in their garage—a utility sink, a water heater, perhaps the laundry, etc.—this smart flood detection device can prove invaluable (and save you money!) Just place it anywhere you're worried about potential flooding and immediately feel more secure.

Organizational items aren't all you need for a garage upgrade. This personalized light-up sign adds something extra to really transform the space—not just tidy it up. Available on Etsy and made to order, you can customize it with a name, the established year and your preferred color palette. Since this "neon" beauty is made to order, you may have to wait a few weeks to get it in the mail, but it's well worth the wait. Especially considering how long it will last.

Its LED lights have a longer life span than most bulbs—more than 50,000 hours, which could last you anywhere from 5 to 10 years!

With 4.8 stars and more than 1,800 reviews on Etsy.com, one reviewer wrote, "This sign turned out EXACTLY as pictured. It is flawless. I got this as a gift, and the lights are so vibrant, and it is beautifully made."

You know what the professional organizers say: Everything in its place! The Flow Wall 48-Foot Garage and Hardware Storage System with Accessories can help you do that. The set includes a dozen 4-foot Panels, two-pack Finish Strips, two-pack Installation Screws, six Utility Hooks, one Nylon Strap Hook, one Double Bracket/Ladder Hook, three Medium Hard Bins, two Jumbo Hard Bins, one Jumbo 24-inch Soft Bin, four 18-inch Long Hooks and one Dowel Connector.

And that's not all—for every square foot, the Flow Wall can hold up to 100 pounds. Use it to hold anything from ladders, shovels and rakes to step stools, hoses and various tools.

One Overstock.com reviewer wrote, "Fits well, good construction, holds items as advertised. Attachments fit excellent. Ideal for garage sports storage or tools. Easy to clean."

Buy at Overstock.com for $574.27.

Still leaning brooms and rakes against the wall? It never works; they always fall! Give yourself a well-deserved upgrade and invest in CoolYeah Hooks. This six-pack features small J-sized hooks ideal for heavy objects—lawn and garden tools, power tools, chairs, ladders, strollers, etc.—and each hook features a non-slip coating made of iron and PVC and holds up to 40 pounds each.

One Amazon.com reviewer wrote, "The hooks are great, I used these to hang a 5-foot ladder horizontally in my garage, plus I used them as support hooks for my QuickJack Auto lift storage."

Save yourself the remorse that comes with hanging a bicycle on the wrong kind of hook. Just don't do it. Instead, spring for the Gray 4-Bike Wall Mounted Garage Bike Rack.

Not only does it hold up to four bikes at once, but it also totally maximizes the space of your garage and stores bikes vertically—unlike so many bulky bike racks that you can barely even walk past. It's sturdy—with hooks that slide side to side but don't detach from the bar—and features rubber-coated hooks that keep bike wheels in place rather than letting them spin unnecessarily. If you're a mountain bike family, this is a must-have.

Buy at Home Depot for $98.99.

Got a tool collection? What good is it if you can never find the precise screwdriver head or drill bit you need?! It's time to get organized with the Best Choice Products 44-Piece Wall Mounted Peg Board. With four large bins, 12 medium bins and 14 tool storage accessories, you'll find your workshop area cleaned up in no time. There are even places to hang hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and any other tool you want to keep on hand. One Amazon.com reviewer wrote, "Functions as designed. Complete with all the bins/hooks/hangers I'd ever need a fraction of the cost of the competition."

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