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3 Quick Tips for Organizing Your Garage 1. Plan ahead Choose a day for the big cleanup in advance, and call the Salvation Army to schedule a pick-up for late that day or the next. Gather together large trash bags, old boxes, work gloves, index cards and tape for labeling, and a thick dark marker.
2. Sort and purge Start with big, bulky items like empty boxes, that ugly chair Aunt Edna gave you, and the lawn mower that broke down years ago that your husband keeps saying he'll fix. This will give you an instant sense of progress, and make room for you to work. Sort through everything else one item at a time, donating anything you haven't used in two years that's still in usable condition, and tossing the rest. Blessing someone else with the things you no longer use or need makes it easier to get rid of them. 3. Categorize, contain and label As you sort, gather things you're keeping into categories such as automotive supplies, tools and hardware, lawn and garden items, sports equipment, etc. Then decide where each will "live" and purchase appropriate containers or storage. I like to use open or stackable bins on shelves, plastic drawer units, and organizers you can buy at Lowes, Home Depot, or Target specifically made for garage storage. Feel free to call me for free suggestions to suit your situation. Lastly, label everything, so everyone knows where to find things and where to put them back. Good luck, and go to it!
Copyright 2008 by Cara Kinning, ORGANIZED FOR LIFE Please contact me for reprint permission.
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