Tip of the Week: Spring Cleaning-Declutter Your Garage
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Today, we’re rolling up our sleeves and heading into the garage. Yep, that mysterious land where bikes, holiday décor, and random mystery boxes go to disappear.
If your garage has turned into a dumping ground, don’t worry—I’ve got you covered. In this Tip of the Week episode (part of our Spring Cleaning series), I’ll walk you through practical strategies to declutter and reclaim your space. We’ll talk about creating zones, purging the excess, and making the most of your vertical space (because yes, walls are for more than just spiderwebs). Plus, I’m spilling all the details on my upcoming Clutter Clinic Workshop Series, where we go even deeper into home organization—so you definitely want to stick around for that!
Why You Should Listen
- Your garage is a black hole of stuff, and you need a plan to tackle it.
- You want practical, realistic organization tips that don’t require a major renovation.
- You love a good before-and-after transformation (even if it’s just in your head for now).
- You’re curious about my Clutter Clinic Workshop and want to know how to join!
Key Takeaways
✅ Start with zones – Categorize your space so you actually know where things belong.
✅ Purge like you mean it – If it’s broken, forgotten, or hasn’t seen daylight in five years… let it go!
✅ Think vertical – Shelves, hooks, and pegboards are game changers.
✅ Use clear bins – Because nothing says “organized” like actually being able to see what’s inside.
✅ Make space for what matters – Your car called… it wants back in the garage.
So grab your gloves, maybe a trash bag (or five), and let’s get that garage in shape!
🎧 Listen now and let’s get organized together!
HAPPY ORGANIZING
-Laurie
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