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How to Organize Your Garage
By Gary Green | Submitted On January 22, 2011

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Is your garage packed to the gills with boxes full of things unknown and bins of stuff that should have been put in a sale or taken to good will years ago? Does it have tubs full of Christmas, Easter, and Halloween decorations? I 'm guessing the rakes and shovels are stashed in a corner behind the weed eater and lawn mower. Are your tools …show more content…

Also identify what part of the garage will be best used for storing various items. List any additional tools or materials you may need to accomplish this. For example: Shelving units, storage bins, bike racks or hooks, peg boards tool organizers etc. You also need to make sure you have the proper tools you need in order to install these items.

Set a time and start sorting and categorizing items. If you set a specific time and date to start, it will help you to actually start doing things rather than procrastinating. Use containers or start making piles on your driveway to help with the initial sorting and organizing. The key to organizing your garage is to actually remove everything from the garage completely and sort them that way. This will give you the opportunity to actually see everything and make the executive decision to keep or get rid of certain things. Be sure to properly dispose of hazardous items such as paint, oil, batteries, and solvents. After you have emptied your garage completely, sweep it out very well. It may be a good idea to take a water hose and spray it out as well to be sure to get rid of as much dirt and dust as possible.

Now, take note of the amount of available space you have in your garage as it is very valuable space. Make use of the vertical space in your garage. You can maximize the storage space in your garage if you use organization grids, hanging bin systems, hanging bike racks or hooks shelving

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