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What to Expect When You’re Organizing Your Garage

November 22, 2011 by Rick Scully

garage organization project checklistIn the last several blog entries, we discussed clearing the clutter out of your garage.  In today’s blog, you’re going to find out about the process of a garage transformation, getting an estimate and what questions you should be prepared for.

When I’m called in, the decluttering should be nearly complete.  Only the stuff you want to keep should be in the garage.  When we can see the space we’re working with, it makes planning a whole lot easier.

You may also find that there’s stuff in the house such as seasonal decorations that you’d like to store in the garage as well as boxed items like clothes, or tools that are currently in the basement.

Some people have a good idea of what they want or need, such as shelves for storage, tools they want to hang on the wall, cabinets to keep things out of the way.  Most people show me what they want to store and ask for recommendations.

The main questions I need answered are:

  • What’s your objective?
  • What do you want the garage to do that it’s not doing today?
  • How many cars do you want to fit in the garage?

The answers to these questions and the initial visit can last up to an hour.  I get a sense of how the client lives and what they are looking for.  I try and understand their aesthetic priorities versus their functional needs.

Some people like to be able to see everything at a glance.  In this case it could be mostly hooks and shelves.  Other people are a little messy, and I understand that.  Cabinets are great for hiding messes, as well as keeping things like chemicals out of the reach of small hands, for people who have kids.

Within two days of the visit, I’ll send a detailed drawing, proposal and itemized estimate.  It’s not something I can do on the spot as each job is custom, which is one of the benefits of using Garage TailorsGarage.

The transformation can be done in as little as two days, if all we’re doing is getting the garage organized.  If we’re drywalling, that will add another two days and flooring will add a day.

Once you’ve had a chance to look over the proposal and estimate, you have a chance to ask any questions you might have, give me additional suggestions and make the decision to move forward and have the garage that you’ve always wanted.

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Seasonal Garage Anxiety Disorder: Getting Started

October 25, 2011 by Rick Scully

clean and de clutter garageLast time, we discussed Seasonal Garage Anxiety Disorder and how to cope with it.  Today, we’re going to prepare you to start your garage cleanup.

Remind yourself why you’re doing this.  There are probably tools, seasonal decorations or other items that you know are in your garage, but you just can’t find them.  Maybe a paint can spilled or things are piled so high there’s a risk of something falling.

Sometimes when we can’t find something, we replace it.  Don’t be surprised if you end up with multiple sets of tools, weed whackers, etc.  When you have proper storage systems with slatwall hooks for tools and equipment, you won’t be spending money on things you don’t need because you’ll be able to find everything you have.

Here are some things you can think about when you’re preparing to attack the clutter in the garage:

First, plan to dedicate an entire day for this and get members of the household on board.

Second, before you start removing items, designate areas for three categories:  Keep it, donate it, toss it.

Be prepared to experience emotional attachments to some of the things you find.  This is where a family member can help you decide – if you’re not putting it to use, it’s best given to someone else.

I have three basic rules:

  • If it can’t be used, or has no value, toss it.
  • If you no longer need it, or plan to use it, give it away or sell it.
  • If you need it and use it, keep it.

Tip:  Half-full cans of paint can be taken to Rona.  If you’re throwing out a lot, you can take it to a dump yourself, or call a company like 1-800-Got-Junk.

Once the garage has been purged, it’s time to get organized.  We want to maximize the space we’ve got on the floors, walls and overhead.  Stay tuned for the next blog.

Filed Under: Garage Makeovers, Organizing Tips Tagged With: de-clutter, emotional attachment, garage cleanup, garage purge, garage storage systems, garden tools, overhead garage storage, seasonal decorations, Seasonal Garage Anxiety Disorder, slatwall hooks, spilled paint, weed whackers

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