You go outside, only to see that your car’s windshield has iced over completely. If only you had cleaned out a space for it in the garage yesterday! Fortunately, you can find room for your vehicle by trying out these helpful hacks for organizing your garage. Until then, get out your scraper and start de-icing!
Organize the Contents into Three Piles
As you clean your garage, you’ll need to bring everything out onto the driveway. Before you start, though, mark three spots: one for items you’ll keep, one for items you’ll donate, and one for items you’ll toss. That way, when you’re ready to start organizing, you won’t waste any time trying to figure out what to do.
Insulate the Garage Door
Brrr! If your garage is colder than usual, you may have a draft. Carefully inspect the door and any openings to see if they need to be sealed. And if you’re wondering how this is one of the hacks for organizing your garage, here’s why it applies: this step keeps critters from coming inside and messing up your tidy space.
Remember the Benefits of Creative Storage
From hanging up bikes and canoes, to adding overhead shelves to your garage, to storing rackets and sports items on racks, creative storage options will help you maximize your space. If you’ve never used them before—or you don’t have any installed, first assess the space in your garage. Then, you can mark and measure the area, planning where you’ll put your new storage choices. Genius!
Pressure Wash the Ground
If the floor of your garage can safely withstand a pressure washing session, you may want to try this option. Not only will your floor be cleaner, but it will look much nicer too. Plus, you can also do some of these chores with a pressure washer too.
Bring Out the Leaf Blower
Cobwebs. Dirt. Dust. They don’t stand a chance against your leaf blower! This step adds a great finishing touch to cleaning your garage.
Consider Setting up a Routine Cleaning Time
Sometimes, our homes—and garages—simply get messy. You don’t want to go back to a dirty garage within a month! Make sure your hard work lasts by setting up a routine cleaning time, every couple of weeks or every month. This will also help you stay on top of seasonal items, sports gear, and recreational objects over the busy holiday months.
Summary
If your car is cold, tell it not to worry—it will be nice and warm in no time. All you have to do is try out these easy hacks for organizing your garage. That, and enjoy all the extra room you’ll have soon!
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