we never use goes. Why do we keep it?
The best way to organize this spot is to
get rid of anything up there that you
haven't used for the past year. Old box-
es, especially cardboard, attract insects
such as termites and roaches, and can
make your home an unpleasant place.
Take everything out of those cardboard
boxes and put it all in plastic bins in-
stead. If the bins aren't clear, make sure
you label each one, so you know what
you're reaching for when it comes time
to use a seasonal item.
as a table or a dresser, you can make use
of it, instead of letting it collect dust.
Wipe the furniture clean and place
miscellaneous items in the drawers or
on the tabletop in bins by purpose and
function, such as Christmas decorations,
labeled accordingly. Those mystery box-
es you had in your personal clothes clos-
et belong up here, in the attic. If you're
storing photos or other keepsakes, make
sure they are in an airtight container
and sealed to maintain preservation.
holding everything from your cars to
your lawn and garden tools. Garage
shelving is one of the most important
things to install in your home. Take time
out to organize and group your items
according to purpose, then place them
on the shelves in a functional manner.
For example, all of your hardware tools
should be in one place (install a tool wall
with hooks to save the most space), so
you don't end up looking for the pesti-
cide and actually finding a hammer.
shelves, make sure the dangerous chem-
icals are up high and out of reach of
pets and children, while the heavy and
dangerous equipment is on the floor or
close to the ground. You don't want a
bottle of rat poison readily available for
the dog to get into and you don't want a
chainsaw on the top shelf in case it falls.
Place vinyl coverings over your work
surfaces so they're easier to wipe clean.
Small items, such as screws and bottles
of superglue can be stored in bins to save
space. Sporting goods should have their
own corner, complete with the installa-
tion of racks to hang bicycles and other
equipment up and out of the way. With
these organizational tools, your garage
will be safer and feel bigger.
are important chores,