The main reason for a garage is almost always to protect and store your personal belongings primarily vehicles. However, these big box rooms with easy access usually become public enemy #1 when it comes to organization. The biggest struggle in taking hold within your garage is the sheer volume and amount of items that can move in. Here are the key steps to use to check off "Organize Garage" from your things to do list once and for all.
The initial thing to do is to remove everything from the garage. This project, on it's own, might be completely discouraging and overpowering. Take heart, it's possible! If you have a particularly large garage and limited time then divide it in two and empty half. The key isto take out absolutely everything and sort. Pick out anything that is broken first and trash straight away. Next up, group related items together. Take this opportunity to asses just how much belongings you have and prune as much as you are able to while you go.
Having got a sense of the overall groups of stuff you want to store (and the amount of items you are keeping), it's time to get organized. There are a multitude of organization tools for a garage whether that be overhead shelves, bike hooks, peg boards, tool workbenches, etc. Get what you need to stay organized. Don't skip storage bins for miscellaneous items like seasonal items.
Before you can rush to get everything back in, clean completely! Remove all mud, dust, and trash.Lay a wonderful, clean foundation for your new organized garage. Besides, it's easier to keep things clean when you're beginning with a good, sparkling place.
Garages haven't generally been the main focus of design and decor discussions but now, that it is empty, think about it. This is additional square footage of your house. Does it make more sense to remodel your garage into a different room such as an office or workout room? Even if you opt to preserve it as a garage, a good coat of paint over the walls as well as floor can definitely freshen up the area and make it easier to wash up spills or other vehicle leaks. This is the perfect chance to make any of these changes.
Finally, the instant you have been awaiting - moving your stuff in to your garage. A big difference is you will need to move every thing into it's new official place. Use containers, shelving systems, and labels liberally to help you achieve and keep your new found organization. Put away things that are used less often higher on shelves, in other words, out of the prime real estate. The items you will touch daily and weekly need the most focus. Recycle bins, trash cans, your car, and basic tools are typically tops of all storage lists. Take this final opportunity to further reduce the amount of stuff you bring back in the space.
The finish line. Create rules for your own benefit and your loved ones as to what belongs inside the garage and where. These rules need to be followed strictly to maintain everything nice and tidy.
Finally, organize garage is a task you can now say is complete. It's your responsibility to stick with the rules so this chore never creeps back on your things to do list. Not only will this sense of organization feel great but it also will help protect your belongings and allow you to find and get to everything quickly and easily. Enjoy your new garage!
The initial thing to do is to remove everything from the garage. This project, on it's own, might be completely discouraging and overpowering. Take heart, it's possible! If you have a particularly large garage and limited time then divide it in two and empty half. The key isto take out absolutely everything and sort. Pick out anything that is broken first and trash straight away. Next up, group related items together. Take this opportunity to asses just how much belongings you have and prune as much as you are able to while you go.
Having got a sense of the overall groups of stuff you want to store (and the amount of items you are keeping), it's time to get organized. There are a multitude of organization tools for a garage whether that be overhead shelves, bike hooks, peg boards, tool workbenches, etc. Get what you need to stay organized. Don't skip storage bins for miscellaneous items like seasonal items.
Before you can rush to get everything back in, clean completely! Remove all mud, dust, and trash.Lay a wonderful, clean foundation for your new organized garage. Besides, it's easier to keep things clean when you're beginning with a good, sparkling place.
Garages haven't generally been the main focus of design and decor discussions but now, that it is empty, think about it. This is additional square footage of your house. Does it make more sense to remodel your garage into a different room such as an office or workout room? Even if you opt to preserve it as a garage, a good coat of paint over the walls as well as floor can definitely freshen up the area and make it easier to wash up spills or other vehicle leaks. This is the perfect chance to make any of these changes.
Finally, the instant you have been awaiting - moving your stuff in to your garage. A big difference is you will need to move every thing into it's new official place. Use containers, shelving systems, and labels liberally to help you achieve and keep your new found organization. Put away things that are used less often higher on shelves, in other words, out of the prime real estate. The items you will touch daily and weekly need the most focus. Recycle bins, trash cans, your car, and basic tools are typically tops of all storage lists. Take this final opportunity to further reduce the amount of stuff you bring back in the space.
The finish line. Create rules for your own benefit and your loved ones as to what belongs inside the garage and where. These rules need to be followed strictly to maintain everything nice and tidy.
Finally, organize garage is a task you can now say is complete. It's your responsibility to stick with the rules so this chore never creeps back on your things to do list. Not only will this sense of organization feel great but it also will help protect your belongings and allow you to find and get to everything quickly and easily. Enjoy your new garage!
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