Turn your garage into an asset
January 5th, 2006 at 3:14 pm (MSH News)
KEEP, DONATE or THROW AWAY.
Garages come in many shapes and sizes, but most have one thing in common: clutter. Faced with a mountain of old sports equipment, broken lawnmowers, and little-used tools, some home owners have a hard time finding room in the garage for their car. But when it comes time to sell a house, disorganization in this all-important area is a turnoff to potential buyers, who’ll be unable to imagine their own stuff in the space.
1. EMPTY THE GARAGE.
Haul contents (Items not used in years ? or if ever) to the driveway, sort into three catagories; Keep, Donate and Throw Away, Important questions to ask yourself; a) When was the last time you used it, if ever, b) What is the worst thing that would happen if you got rid of it??
2. USE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.
Before you decide to buy new organizing systems for the garage, look around the house and ask yourself if you have any furniture that you’re no longer using or have considered replacing, that can make attractive, original and economical garage storage systems.