Make things faster and easier with a little planning. Before you start, track down all the supplies you’ll need as you work. Here are a few things to have on hand:
The easiest way to see everything in your garage is to take everything out of it. Use your driveway or front lawn to group items into categories—sports gear, tools, gardening supplies and car equipment, for example.
If you find items that don’t go in any of your categories, toss, donate or relocate them.
If you’re organizing in warmer months, leave space for things like patio furniture and outdoor kids’ toys you’ll want to store in winter. If winter is on its way, make sure things like ice melt and snow shovels are accessible. If you still have weeks of summer ahead of you, store your lawn mower in easy reach.
Garage organization can be labor-intensive, so take a breather every half hour or so to drink water and rest. You’ll have more stamina and won’t burn yourself out.
It’s okay if you don’t finish the project in a single day. Give yourself plenty of time to move at a pace that works for you to minimize the stress.
Once the garage is empty and you’re ready to put things back, decide where you’re going to store everything. Consider installing furniture that uses vertical space to maximize your square footage:
Lock dangerous chemicals and tools in a secure cabinet or shed to keep them out of children’s and pets’ reach. And don’t store things like propane or paint in the garage. Paint is sensitive to temperature fluctuations and is best stored indoors in a temperature-controlled area. Propane tanks are safer in a shed away from sparks.
Still need more storage space? Talk to your local PRMI Loan Officer about a cash-out refinance to help fund renovations for your dream home.
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