09/20/2026
Still looking to work on your garage? Here are some more tips. Many of these are great tips for your basement as well. Hereβs a checklist to get you started:
π Old paint cans: either organize or toss. If your area is like ours, you will also need to find a place for hazardous waste disposal. Usually you can find this by searching βhazardous waste disposalβ and your county name.
π Cardboard boxes: Keep just a few you need in one organized stack and recycle the rest. Most communities have a cardboard drop-off bin if you have too many to go to your curb.
π Bicycles & sports equipment: If itβs broken, the kids donβt use it, or the kids donβt fit it anymore, toss, donate or sell.
π Holiday decorations: Get rid of things you didn't use in the last year. Buy huge bins for cheap, label the box, and go through each one to downsize and simplify.
π Tools: If you have a toolbox, organize it. If you donβt have one, get one, or consider a pegboard hanging on the wall to use your vertical space.
π Random junk: Electrical cords, plugs, parts, vases, tubs, flower potsβ¦get rid of JUNK, especially anything you haven't used in the last year.
π Outdoor and seasonal toys: Go through all the kids toys and snow gear they no longer use and donate, toss or sell.
π Use your VERTICAL SPACE! Put up shelves for bins, and hooks or pegboards to hang things. Snowboards, skis, sleds, and similar items can be stored on rubber-covered hooks on the walls.
π Do you need me to come help with the process? Get in touch.