Organizing certain areas in your home can make you feel incredibly accomplished. Not only feeling accomplished, but also getting rid of items that may be outdated or not longer working is always a good idea. There are many people who do not even use their garage as what it is intended for – a car – because there is simply no room for one. Homeownership is a blessing but it can also be full of tasks that are not fun!
Sometimes it is easier to tackle large projects like this by dedicating a couple of hours for a few days, instead of dedicating one full day of doing it. When starting this process, we would recommend organizing the items you are going through in four piles: items to keep, sell, donate, and throw in the garbage. Purging items is beneficial for your mental health as well!
When going through your items, keep in the back of your head that there are some items that should not be in the garage but are often stored there. Some of these items are: paint cans, propane, pet food, paper goods, etc. Paint cans, paper goods, and pet foods are safer in an indoor area where the temperature is controlled. Propane should be stored somewhere far away from your home to safety reasons.
Once you have your pile of items that you wish to keep, organize them in such a way that you can easily not only get to them, but find them when you want them. You can accomplish this task by labeling bins or storage shelves. For items that you see yourself using frequently, be sure to keep them somewhere that is easy access to you. Items that you do not plan to use frequently (like Christmas decorations) can be stored in your attic or high up on a shelf.
Some people forget to keep a fire extinguisher easily accessible in their garage. Be sure you have one in the case of emergency!
Are there any other tips or tricks you have for organizing your garage? We would love to share them with others!