Open the Door to a Clean, Organized Space
When you bought your house with the two-vehicle garage, your plan was to fill the garage with โฆ two vehicles. Right? But somehow your garage is now filled up with everything BUT two vehicles. Itโs become a dumping ground for boxes of holiday decorations, bins of hand-me-down clothes and more.
At Door Pros, weโve seen our share of cluttered garagesโsome so cluttered that the extra stuff makes it difficult for the automatic garage door opener to function properly. Sometimes, clutter-related issues can lead to problems that require our expertย garage door repair in your Palm Springsย or nearby home.
Well, weโve done our research and uncovered tips that will help you eliminate the clutter, organize your garage and reclaim that coveted vehicle space.
Do a deep cleanse.
Step 1:ย First, make four piles: Keep it. Donate it. Sell it. Trash it. Then, place every item in your garage in one of those piles. Be honest. If you havenโt worn or used something in over a year, you should get rid of it. Donโt hold onto items just because youย mightย use them. Theyโre taking up valuable space. And donโt keep something simply because you paid a lot for it. If youโre not using it, its monetary value means very little.
Step 2:ย Recycle or throw away items in the โTrash Itโ pile.
Step 3:ย Drop off items in the โDonate Itโ pile at your local Salvation Army, Goodwill or other donation center.
Step 4:ย For items you plan to sell, organize a yard sale, post the items online or take them to a local consignment shop.ย
Get busy organizing what remains.
Step 1:ย Mentally map out the space you need for your vehicles. This is sacred territory. Donโt put anything in it.
Step 2:ย Using the space thatโs left, designate an area for frequently used items such as shoes, umbrellas, coats and pet leashes. If possible, hang items on hooks.
Step 3:ย Set aside another space for items such as sports equipment, gardening tools and vehicle care products.
Step 4: Decide where larger items, such as lawn mowers and snow blowers, should be stored.
Step 5:ย Place infrequently used items, such as holiday decorations, on high shelves that are out of the way.
Step 6:ย Hang bulky items, such as bikes, shovels and rakes, on the walls.
Itโs that simple! When youโre finished, your garage should be neat, clean and organized with plenty of room for your vehicles. The last step is to keep it that way!
Your friends at Door Pros love sharing tips with you that will make your life easier. When you need us for an expert installation, replacement orย garage door repair in Palm Desertย or nearby, give us a call at 877-787-3667.
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