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August 29, 2013

4 Steps to Clean Out the Garage

As time goes on, you collect stuff, stuff, and more stuff. No matter what you do, there is no avoiding it. And where does this plethora of collectibles, keepsakes, and trinkets end up? You guessed it, the garage. If you are ready to take back your garage instead of having it be ruled by your abundance of material goods, it is time to get organized. Here are the four easy steps you need to follow to achieve the clean garage of your dreams once and for all.

1. EVALUATE YOUR NEEDS

Garage storage systemsBefore you do anything, you need to figure out what you want to accomplish in your garage. Do you want to be able to park your cars in it? Do you want to have a workspace for your weekend projects? Maybe you simply want to organize your stuff in a way that won’t embarrass you if your neighbors catch a peek. Regardless, defining the purpose of your garage is the first step.

2. GET RID OF THE JUNK

Now it is time to start going through the piles of stuff your garage has accumulated over the years. Make a pile to donate, a pile to throw away, and a pile to keep. A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t used something for at least a year, and it doesn’t have significant meaning to you, get rid of it.

3. SORT THE KEEP PILE

After you have removed the trash and donate piles from the premises, you need to further sort your keep pile. You will want to separate it by types of items (e.g. keepsakes, sporting goods, tools, art supplies, etc.), but you will also want to think about how often you use each particular item. This way, when setting up one of the garage storage systems, you will know which items need to be stored in a way that allows easy access, and which ones are okay going on the top shelf.

4. SET UP GARAGE STORAGE SYSTEMS

Whether you purchase garage storage systems from a professional or create your own, the key is to make them user-friendly. You can do this by color-coding the storage bins or using labels. Use a system that makes sense to you and will allow you to easily find what you need.

Minneapolis Garage Storage Systems

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