Maximize storage areas by getting organized

This time of year, I get calls about getting organized around the home. A lot are prompted by people who just finished putting away all the holiday decorations and realize they need better storage systems to make it easier to find things.

But with all the “stuff” around the home, you may be wondering, “Where do I start?” Most of my callers seem to want to focus on three areas of the home: the garage, basement and closets.

Obviously, the first thing to do is to get rid of the things you don’t need or seldom use. Having a garage sale, donating usable items to a local charity, or even taking them to the city or township dump or recycling center is the first step, because the less stuff you have to store, the easier the organizing will be.

Garage organization seems to be one of the hot topics these days. There are companies that specialize in helping homeowners organize just their garage. But with a little planning and some elbow grease, you can get your garage in order yourself.

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