While the garage was initially intended for cars, it has evolved into a storage spot full of forgotten exercise machines, unfinished wood-working projects, and old boxes of mysterious contents. But the vast space of a garage is actually a great place to have organized and efficient storage. The Garage Organization Checklist will help you clear out your garage and turn it into a place of productivity.
How to use the Garage Organization Checklist
Download the one page document from the link below and open it. The step-by-step process to organizing your garage is summarized to help guide you but avoid restrictions. You may want to go through this process with another person, as moving items back and forth and packing them can be tiring.
Be firm about having only three piles. Creating a “maybe” pile is just going to add to your clutter. If you have to question it, you likely don’t need it.
If your garage has shelves, work benches, or other installations, utilize them when moving all of the “keep” items back into the garage. Make sure that when you arrange everything, there are clear walk ways between them,
Tips for using the Garage Organization Checklist
- Commit yourself to not bringing new items into the garage unless they are needed and fit a category. Tossing items in there just to have them out the way will lead to clutter.
- Clean out the garage every 3 to 6 months. This means dusting, scrubbing, and putting items back in their proper place. This may seem minor, but mildew, bacteria, and disarray can build up fast.
- Make sure the garage has proper lighting and air ventilation. If you work in your garage, you need it to be well-lit and easy to breathe in.