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Organizing the Garage & Basement:
Probably the two most dreaded areas of the home to organize are the garage
and the basement. There are boxes and piles of things there that
haven’t seen the light of day in years. It’s a good idea to invest
in some large garbage bags, and just get rid of anything you don’t
need anymore. It’s hard, but once you get started, it does get
easier.
Once you get down to the items you need to keep, you can start
planning your storage strategies. It’s important to invest in
containers that protect your belongings from moisture, mildew and
the occasional pest. Once you get everything pulled out, cleaned up,
and organized into boxes it’s a great time to give the floors and
walls of your space a good scrubbing before you put everything back.
Sort Items In Order of Use
Sort items according to how you use them. Are they seasonal? Are
they baby items being saved for a younger sibling or cousin? Are
they simply sentimental things you don’t use on a regular basis, but
can’t stand to part with? These things can be stored in labeled
boxes either toward the back or top of storage areas.
If there are items you need to access more often you should store
them where they are easily accessible – for instance open shelves,
or cabinets. There are many do-it-yourself storage units that are
perfect for basements or garages. They are metal or plastic, so they
stand up to the less than perfect conditions.
When storing things in the garage, again, it’s best to store them
based on when you need them. Have a system where you can rotate
seasonal items to where you can get to them easily. There are over
head storage shelves made especially to work in a garage. Before you
purchase one, make sure it will work with your garage door.
Pegboard - Shelves and Containers
Many items, like tools, can be organized on a pegboard, where it is
very easy to customize the space, by arranging hooks to fit you
needs. This helps clear up space on workbenches, as well.
Reuse Old Containers
Used baby food jars and a thick shelf on the wall is a favorite old
time nut and bolt organizing solution. Get a nice one inch thick
board, about one foot deep and two foot wide. Use an awl to poke a
hole in the lid of the baby jars and then use a short screw to affix
the jar lids to bottom of the board and use a simple pair of shelf
brackets screwed firmly into the wall to support it at eye level.
Now you can put your little screws and nails into the baby jars and
twist them into place under the shelf. And you have two extra feet
of shelf space.
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