The Garage Facelift

In many cases the garage is the store-all for clutter that no longer fits in the home. As each room in the house gets its spring cleaning makeover, the garage slowly fills to capacity and now the car won't even fit. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 percent of people with two-car garages don’t park any cars in their garage, and 32 percent only have room for one.

The garage is the last thing seen before heading off to work, and yet there it is again, the first to greet you when returning at night. Those farewells and homecomings could be much sweeter if your garage was in better functioning order. So what can be done to create peace of mind in the garage?

1) Remove the excess clutter! It is not necessary to have 3 lawnmowers when you hire a landscaper. Each and every item must be assessed as to its functionality. Ask yourself, "When was the last time I used this? How easily can it be replaced? And what is the worst thing that could happen if I got rid of it?" This step can be the hardest part of the garage facelift. Yet, if you want to be in control of your environment, you must make a change.

2) Put like things together. This is the easy part! Think of your garage as a mini-store. Each item needs to be put in a general category like recreation/toys, gardening, and tools. From there, you can seperate the items into more specific sub-categories like chalk, bubbles, and balls. For children's toys and small items I recommend the stackable bins shown below.


3) Create a home for each item and use the label maker generously! This step is so important for maintaining an organized garage! If each and every item in your garage has a home, there is never a questions as to where it should be placed after use. A great product for creating homes in the garage is the Fast Track which can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot (shown in the top picture.) The label maker also comes in very handy for this step. Not only does my 7 year old get to practice his reading while putting his toys away, he is learning the value of organization.

Good luck!

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