Welcome to the 30-Day Organize-athon!
In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your garage (yes, I’m serious!).
Remember: clarity, freedom, and order. Let’s begin.
Day 10: Organize Your Garage
Step 1: Get a large box or bag (you may need several). Quickly scan your garage and toss into your box/bag any:
- Junk
- Outgrown toys and clothes (if sorting through boxes for donate-able items is an obstacle to getting it done, then simply toss it all)
- Ancient seasonal items, holiday decorations, etc
- Rusty or broken tools
- Rusty or broken gardening implements
- Rusty or broken garden furniture
- Prehistoric gardening supplies
- Memorabilia (unless it’s genuinely meaningful to you – and if it’s been gathering dust out here for decades, then let’s be honest, it probably isn’t)
- Stuff from when you last moved that’s never been unpacked (if you haven’t opened it you don’t need it)
- Notes and books from school, college, etc
- Accoutrement for abandoned hobbies, sports and interests (if you take it up again, buy what you need afresh; it will cost you less overall when you take stress, clutter and mental clarity into account)
- Anything you haven’t used in the past 12 months.
Step 2: Pop your boxes/bags into the trash or take them the car for a trip to the tip.
And you’re done!
Got an Extra 5 Minutes?
- Consider whether you want to install shelving, hooks, etc, to better organize your garage space.
- Make a note to buy shelves, hooks, and supplies, and/or or to contact a handyman.
Now isn’t that a beautiful thing?
The 30-Day Organize-athon Mantra
Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go!
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See you tomorrow!
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Oh my this is more than a 5 minute job. I made a dent but now I have to really make some more time for it.
Done Day 10
Well – This is a task I really need to do but can’t get into it. Boy has stored a disabled car and I have a washer and dryer taking up walk space. Unable to move on my own. Need a truck to haul away and have to do that on a day the recycling center (located 20 miles away) is open. This project has to wait for a Friday after tax season with extra muscle. Don’t think my boyfriend will EVER move the car. (Why did I say yes!)
I don’t have a garage but I do have a closet full of junk, so I’ve got rid of a few things.
I certainly need a whole morning /day? to do a proper declutering session on it. I’ve actually been putting it off for weeks because it has so many different kinds of things that I need to really think through how to organize the things that’ll stay (boxes of photographs, old mail, memorabilia) …. at least you got me started!
No garage for me but will have a look at the shed today instead.
I did 5 mins which was nice just to throw some stuff away and move a few things that needed it! Day #10 done!
No garage… just a carport that I try to keep clutter-free anyway!
What a big job! Finished.
This is done. Sort of.
Hey Michele, thanks for responding to the folks feeling overwhelmed! we know there’s a cheerleader/support person out there!
And hey, it’s not Michele’s fault that “garage day” landed on a Sunday this year! Just how the calendar fell …
And and, yes, this is also my hubby’s domain – so I’ll spend a few minutes on pantry-ish stuff/picnic supplies, etc.
I personally haven’t minded if something takes more than 5 — I get started, and stop when worn out!
Cheers to the spring and a windy day here in New Mexico.
Caitlin
We don’t have a garage, but I did tackle the storage/pantry room area, which contains all of the “things” one would normally keep in a garage.
What an awesome day in Michigan to be working in the garage! The very first time since last October we are hitting above 50 degrees! Yes, I’ve done my 5 minutes, and since it’s so nice, I’m going to continue into the yard. The garage was in pretty good shape. We always do it real well in the fall. Thanks and I’m going back out!
Finished!
My 15 minutes is done, but this project will take a lot longer than this!!
My garage is the worst part of our home. I am embarrassed to have it open when my kids are out front playing. However I thought this was a good challenge. 5 minutes filled 2 large garbage bags. It’s when I sit and stare at it that I feel overwhelmed. But if I just get in there and don’t over think it I can make some progress little by little.
Hubby did an all-day garage organizeathon before winter while I was at work 🙂
Don’t have a garage – I done everything in a shed 😛
DONE! 😀
done
Don’t have a garage, but had already planned on cleaning out 2 storage totes that I think is mostly junk. I haven’t opened them in years, but have a feeling most of it will be headed to the dumpster.
Yay! I did this one! i had to enlist the help of Hubs on this one, but I did my part (mostly sweeping)!!