Garage Cleanout and Remodel IdeasSo, you’ve decided to turn your garage into a man-cave (or a she-shed). But you have so much junk in there, not to mention a car or two. While it’s obvious that a dumpster will be needed for the task, once you are done cleaning out the space, you’re going to be left with an empty room. What then? Glad you asked! Here are some tips for cleaning out your garage and turning it into one of your favorite spaces in your house.
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Start With a Plan
Rather than just “figuring it out” as you go, sit down for five minutes and come up with some ideas for your new space. What do you envision using it for? How much stuff is REALLY in there? Estimate how long you think it will take you to clean out all the junk, and then build the room of your dreams. Then, see how that amount of time will fit into your schedule. If you only have two hours after week right after church and before soccer practice, then the clean out might take a while. It’s important to understand that from the beginning so you can set expectations and potentially hire the help you need.
Start the Disposal Process
Once you’ve got your plan in place, now comes the heavy lifting. Saying goodbye to your possessions can be tough, especially if they hold any sentimental value to you. Professional organizer Marie Kondo’s motto is “If it doesn’t bring you joy, let it go,” so that may be a good mantra for you to remind yourself of as you clean out your garage. If your trash takes up more than three cubic yards, we recommend renting a 10 yard dumpster to make the process go smoothly. You might also consider hiring a junk removal company, who will do all the heavy lifting for you. As you’re getting rid of your items, you may come across some of value. Remember that you can sell these on Facebook Marketplace, the app OfferUp, Craigslist, or even hold a yard sale. Who knew that cleanouts could be profitable?
Begin the Remodel
Now that all your junk is out of your garage, you should be left with an empty room. Time to start designing! One tip is to make the most of the vertical space in your garage by installing hooks, pegboards, and overhead storage systems to leave the floor clear for moving around. Additionally, a large storage bin will be very useful for storing all of your sports equipment such as balls, bats, pads, etc.
For bike storage, put them near the garage door for easy access. If you know you won’t be using them for a few months, consider installing a wall rack deeper in the garage so you can hang it up and keep it out of the way. A shoe rack is also a great idea to keep your shoes organized. Pro tip: buy plastic boxes for your shoes and put them in there, this will keep them from getting dusty.
We hope your garage remodel projects turns out one of your favorite rooms in your house. And when you need a trash bin in San Bernardino county, you know where to reach us.
For bike storage, put them near the garage door for easy access. If you know you won’t be using them for a few months, consider installing a wall rack deeper in the garage so you can hang it up and keep it out of the way. A shoe rack is also a great idea to keep your shoes organized. Pro tip: buy plastic boxes for your shoes and put them in there, this will keep them from getting dusty.
We hope your garage remodel projects turns out one of your favorite rooms in your house. And when you need a trash bin in San Bernardino county, you know where to reach us.