Clearing garage clutter can seem like a daunting task. But if you break an overwhelming task down into simpler steps, it isn’t quite so scary. Now is the time to finally take back your garage space and use it for the purposes you’ve always wanted.

So, with your intentions for your garage in hand, let’s start a tried-and-true method to get rid of junk in the garage:

Ready…

Move all of the cars and other large motor vehicles to the street, if possible. Make space in the driveway where you can put all of the items from your garage temporarily as you declutter, clean, and simplify.

Set…

In this space, put your decluttering containers or boxes: love/use/keep, donate, sell, trash, recycle, etc.

Go…

Now we’re going to take everything possible out of the garage. Don’t forget to take items down from ceiling storage, and take items off of the walls if they are hanging up.

As you are moving items out, consider what to do with each item.

• Is it something you use often?
• Do you really use it?
• Is it something you could do without by renting or borrowing from someone when you need it?
• Do you have more than one of the item, or can something else do the same job?

If you haven’t used an item in a long time, put it in the appropriate container for later review and action.

Ok…down to the bare bones of your garage? Now take a short break to drink some water, and review your intentions again.

Next…

How to Get a Clean Garage

Tags: clutter, garage, intentions

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