Lisa Parker asked:
The household garage is probably one of the most overlooked areas of the home when it comes to getting a thorough, regular cleaning.
This is probably because some garages have summer furniture stored in them from October to May, which makes navigating throughout quite difficult. Plus, during the remainder of the year, garages are under siege by household members demanding immediate access to items that are often hard to find. Garages are often damp and cold and folks don’t wish to spend a great deal of time in the garage unless it is absolutely necessary. This makes cleaning and organizing your garage a daunting task.
Pitfalls to Avoid
Unfortunately, most people revert to the easiest way in dealing with accumulation; they keep piling things on top of each other. The people who do this are always assuring themselves and other family members that they will “remember” where they are putting everything. But the majority of the time, they don’t. Then, one of two things happen: time is unnecessarily wasted digging through piles of miscellaneous items, or someone goes out and buys something that they know they have, but they can’t find. Then a few weeks later that item that they could not find will turn up.
There are many ways to avoid wasted time, energy, costs, and the feeling that your garage owns you instead of you owning the garage. Everyone knows that life is much easier when items are organized, so why are so many people disorganized? Are people just too lazy to clean up their garage? Do they take one look at it and assume that it can’t be done? So, cleaning the garage gets pushed to the back of the priority list, which causes extra items to pile up and become even more intimidating.
Time is on Your Side
The best thing to do if you are serious about organizing your garage before the spring months is to set aside at least two or three days. These two or three days will focus your undivided attention to the garage. Having set days makes the task less daunting and allows time to purchase needed supplies. It also offers the chance to decide what should be retained without feeling rushed. Do you really need to keep your old golf clubs that haven’t been used in five years? One thing to remember is that to do the job properly, a thorough inventory should be made of possessions.
It’s now time to give the floors and existing items a thorough cleaning. Specific type of organization may be required. You should be open to special items such as wall organizers for hanging tools or shelves for bulky items which should not be on the floor.
Obviously you may have distinct limitations, but organizing your garage is guaranteed to help everyone, regardless of space constraints, irregular structures or lighting issues. It will no longer be stressful to try to find an item when there’s an immediate need because it should literally be at your fingertips.
The following items have helped thousands of garage owners become organized and enjoy more usable space in their garages.
Organization Necessities for Any Garage
Everyone’s needs are different, but most garage owners face the same problems. Almost everyone wonders how to store car necessities, lawn care items, garden supplies, outdoor recreational equipment, and those many miscellaneous items.
Shelving
The solution for most garage items is to think “up”, especially with a single car garage. Shelving is the single most efficient organizer known for garages. It’s easy to identify items on the shelves, which can be arranged based on the homeowner’s specific demands. Out of season items can be placed safely on a higher shelf, saving valuable space. Frequently used cleaners or tools can be kept at eye level, while outdoor toys can be accessible at lower levels.
Boxes
An advantage of using boxes is their availability in all sizes and strengths. They can be as small as plastic bins for holding screws or nails, or as large and decorative as those which hold holiday decorations. Other than being easy to label and stack, they are economical and can make for easier moving.
Racks and Caddies
From holding cans of oil, to buckets, brushes, and maintenance supplies, a car may require a caddy all for itself. In fact, caddies are great for dozens of items, such as tools, rags, small gardening tools and even those out of season snow boots, or those green stained sneakers you wear to cut the grass.
Storage Drawers
If space allows, these are helpful for any garage. Miscellaneous items will have a home and be out of the way while still accessible.
Most people with a garage can probably get more out of the space. Some people even utilize the garage ceiling to hang items, while others invest in mounted shelving, which uses all available wall space.
There are dozens of space saving and economical items to maximize garage space. All are guaranteed to make life much easier.
Create a Lawn care Business
The household garage is probably one of the most overlooked areas of the home when it comes to getting a thorough, regular cleaning.
This is probably because some garages have summer furniture stored in them from October to May, which makes navigating throughout quite difficult. Plus, during the remainder of the year, garages are under siege by household members demanding immediate access to items that are often hard to find. Garages are often damp and cold and folks don’t wish to spend a great deal of time in the garage unless it is absolutely necessary. This makes cleaning and organizing your garage a daunting task.
Pitfalls to Avoid
Unfortunately, most people revert to the easiest way in dealing with accumulation; they keep piling things on top of each other. The people who do this are always assuring themselves and other family members that they will “remember” where they are putting everything. But the majority of the time, they don’t. Then, one of two things happen: time is unnecessarily wasted digging through piles of miscellaneous items, or someone goes out and buys something that they know they have, but they can’t find. Then a few weeks later that item that they could not find will turn up.
There are many ways to avoid wasted time, energy, costs, and the feeling that your garage owns you instead of you owning the garage. Everyone knows that life is much easier when items are organized, so why are so many people disorganized? Are people just too lazy to clean up their garage? Do they take one look at it and assume that it can’t be done? So, cleaning the garage gets pushed to the back of the priority list, which causes extra items to pile up and become even more intimidating.
Time is on Your Side
The best thing to do if you are serious about organizing your garage before the spring months is to set aside at least two or three days. These two or three days will focus your undivided attention to the garage. Having set days makes the task less daunting and allows time to purchase needed supplies. It also offers the chance to decide what should be retained without feeling rushed. Do you really need to keep your old golf clubs that haven’t been used in five years? One thing to remember is that to do the job properly, a thorough inventory should be made of possessions.
It’s now time to give the floors and existing items a thorough cleaning. Specific type of organization may be required. You should be open to special items such as wall organizers for hanging tools or shelves for bulky items which should not be on the floor.
Obviously you may have distinct limitations, but organizing your garage is guaranteed to help everyone, regardless of space constraints, irregular structures or lighting issues. It will no longer be stressful to try to find an item when there’s an immediate need because it should literally be at your fingertips.
The following items have helped thousands of garage owners become organized and enjoy more usable space in their garages.
Organization Necessities for Any Garage
Everyone’s needs are different, but most garage owners face the same problems. Almost everyone wonders how to store car necessities, lawn care items, garden supplies, outdoor recreational equipment, and those many miscellaneous items.
Shelving
The solution for most garage items is to think “up”, especially with a single car garage. Shelving is the single most efficient organizer known for garages. It’s easy to identify items on the shelves, which can be arranged based on the homeowner’s specific demands. Out of season items can be placed safely on a higher shelf, saving valuable space. Frequently used cleaners or tools can be kept at eye level, while outdoor toys can be accessible at lower levels.
Boxes
An advantage of using boxes is their availability in all sizes and strengths. They can be as small as plastic bins for holding screws or nails, or as large and decorative as those which hold holiday decorations. Other than being easy to label and stack, they are economical and can make for easier moving.
Racks and Caddies
From holding cans of oil, to buckets, brushes, and maintenance supplies, a car may require a caddy all for itself. In fact, caddies are great for dozens of items, such as tools, rags, small gardening tools and even those out of season snow boots, or those green stained sneakers you wear to cut the grass.
Storage Drawers
If space allows, these are helpful for any garage. Miscellaneous items will have a home and be out of the way while still accessible.
Most people with a garage can probably get more out of the space. Some people even utilize the garage ceiling to hang items, while others invest in mounted shelving, which uses all available wall space.
There are dozens of space saving and economical items to maximize garage space. All are guaranteed to make life much easier.
Create a Lawn care Business
