You want to ensure you don't start working on your garage when the kids are napping. It shouldn't take more than 3 hours to go through a garage, as long as you have taken steps to be prepared for the work. Then, schedule a time to tackle the garage. Consider what you have in your garage and if you will need help to move those items. This could be because you have old workout equipment that needs to be moved or a dresser that finally needs to be discarded. So take the time to logically lay out the garage before you start to declutter.ĭepending on what you have in your garage, you may need to find a time that your partner or a friend will be there to help. You don't want to have to grab a ladder to reach the dog food.
Keep in mind that you want to have the items you use the most in a place where they can be easily accessed.
Overflow Items (extra dog food, bulk food storage, etc.). You want to look around your garage and decide which areas will be dedicated to what type of items. If needed, map out your ideas on a piece of paper. Make a Planīefore starting the garage decluttering, you will want to plan how you want the garage to look. However, the more prepared you are, the less you will have to break your decluttering stride when you start the garage. If you notice you have almost empty bottles of cleaners, you might want to note that you need to purchase more.Īll supplies are just suggestions. These will be utilized to sort items to get rid of or dispose of. If you only have regular bags, that's fine, but you might want to grab some of the heavy-duty ones for this job. Gather Your Suppliesīefore decluttering a garage, there are some supplies you should have on hand to ensure that the job is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible. Do not be all willy-nilly with this process. By gathering your supplies, mapping out a plan, and blocking out the needed time, you are setting yourself up for success. Decluttering your garage is no different. Preparation is key to any big task that you plan to tackle. We will look at storage solutions and garage organization tips later, but first, we need to prepare for decluttering your garage and get a plan in action! Prep Work for Decluttering Your Garage However, by conquering the clutter in your garage, you can again live a life of normalcy (or at least one step closer). Having a cluttered garage has zero benefits. Or, the ones where you have to put your secret-operative hat on and jump, step, or slide just the right way to get to the watering can. The ones where you can't park your car in the garage. If your garage is a clutter trap, you know the woes associated with a cluttered garage. So, if you need a big win in your decluttering journey or someone who typically doesn't finish what you start, go ahead and hit the big and scary areas of your home first! The Woes of a Cluttered Garage Think about it right now – how will you feel if you stand in your garage with your hands on your hips, take a deep breath and look at all you accomplished? I bet that will feel SO GOOD. Lastly, the sense of pride you will have when you accomplish a garage declutter is something to look forward to. You will also gain additional storage space when you declutter the rest of your home. Don't save those big jobs for the end when you are “so done” with decluttering. Why? Because when you finally decide to begin decluttering, you will have the most energy at the beginning. Many of us have difficulty finding the motivation to start our decluttering journey, so beginning on the seemingly impossible jobs can be a significant benefit. A tremendous sense of accomplishment when you complete a big job. 
Tackling big jobs initially ensures you have the energy to complete the job.I am still all for just starting the process, but here are some added benefits for you to consider when starting your journey: However, on the flip side, there are multiple benefits to going ahead and tackling the big jobs upfront. If you've followed Boot Camp Mom for a long time, you know that I advocate that it doesn't matter where you start to declutter and organize as long as you begin the process. Not only does it logically make sense to tackle the biggest decluttering jobs first, but hitting those areas first has ample benefits. Sound backward? Find out why it makes the most sense. Rather, I recommend STARTING with the garage. When it comes to decluttering your garage, the idea should not make you want to declutter there last. I challenge the processes that guide us to do the easiest jobs first.
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