Home Organizing

One of the great things about having a garage is the ability to use it as a place for storage. Garage storage can consist of cabinets, stacked items and overhead storage. Overhead storage is a...

Maybe it's the size of the stuff to be organized or the sight of that big open space full of clutter, but for many people, organizing the garage just seems too overwhelming. It doesn't help that...

Too often, a garage is made unusable when it becomes a dumping ground for extra stuff. This frequently starts during a move when boxes are temporarily stored in the garage until their contents can...

Every year we have a neighborhood garage sale. This has been a legendary event for about twenty years. Sometimes anywhere from 15 to 30 neighbors participate, this amount varies each year. At...

A new garage holds the potential as a well-organized space for storage, home improvement and other projects. Setting up the garage in a well-functioning manner initially keeps the space running...

Effective decluttering is more than just getting rid of excess stuff. Decluttering your home is just the first step. After the clutter has been eliminated, you need to develop clutter-defeating...

Here is a few facts: 73% of Americans enter their homes through the garage, 67 % of people with a one car garage park their car in the driveway and 42 % of people with a two car garage can only...

If your hammer is perpetually missing and the kids' soccer balls are taking over the garage, it's time for a garage storage makeover. An organizational makeover gives a cluttered garage a new look...

Spring and fall are popular times to clean houses thoroughly. Part of cleaning a home means going through closets, storage boxes and drawers to get rid of things you no longer want or need. You...

Garage sales are a great way to get rid of old stuff lying around your house. Garage sales can also be a good way to make money to put aside in a savings account or for a family vacation. One of...

Get the top 5 garage storage ideas to help you get your garage organized.

Remember as a kid when your mother said, "your room looks like a pig pen!" Well, now that you have grown up, have your own family and are living in your own home, does your house still...

If you have a garage, you probably store many of the excess items for your home in there. Over time, these items build up and clutter becomes rampant. Fortunately, by creating custom garage...

If you are planning to have a garage sale, this article is for you. It is one approach that can help maximize sales at your garage sale and get rid of stuff you no longer need at the same time.

Garages can easily become catchalls for storing all sorts of items from cars to tools to bulk foods. Many storage systems will work to organize the garage, including pegboard, hooks, shelving and...

The average garage usually becomes a catch-all space in the modern home, serving many needs of many family members. Among its top functions is to serve as your car's shelter and repair shop, a...

You’ve decided you want to move to a smaller place. Hurrah! Time to examine your stuff and figure out how much will fit into your new place. Here are some tips on getting ready for the big...

If you are fortunate enough to have built in cabinets for garage storage, chances are they could be used more efficiently with a little planning and clever re-utilization of space.

Keeping garage tools organized is important not only for appearances but also to be able to find them when needed. There are many garage tool organizers to help give items a place to go. Follow...

My husband and I recently held our first garage sale. Although I would consider it successful, I made plenty of mistakes! Read this article to find out what mistakes we made--so hopefully you won't!

If you're like most homeowners, you also tend to use the garage to store items that don't have a place inside the house. Items such as tools and hardware, gardening equipment, home improvement and...

When you have a garage sale, your objectives should be: 1. To get rid of your unneeded clutter 2. To put some cash into your pocket 3. To have fun! Here's how to do it.

Is your garage a total mess and you can't even park your car in there? You may be in desperate need of some garage storage systems so you can take back your garage and your car will finally...

The garage usually becomes the messiest part of a home because all sorts of things get dumped in there, from old toys and tools to broken appliances. However, the garage is still a place to keep...

Are you looking for extra cash? Cash in on cleaning! Clean out your home, garage, office and car and see how much cash you can get! This article will show you the absolute best strategies for...

Well, folks, it's summer and it's that time of year when thoughts drift lazily to...garage sales! Attending them and having them. However, while it may seem simple to haul out a few unwanted...

Following these tips, your next garage sale should be very successful.

A great way to make money fast is by having a garage sale. Garage sales are fairly easy to organize and you can make quite a bit of money in just a few days. Not only will you make money fast...

You've got the stuff. You have made the decision. Now it's time to get ready. Your garage sale awaits. A well organized garage sale will help you sell the things better. People cant' buy the...

We always hear people talk about spring cleaning but how about summertime organizing? On those hot and humid or rainy days when you really don't want to be outside make good use of your time. I...

Garage sales are a great way to get rid of things you don't need or use anymore. You can also make some good money having a garage sale. Plus, you're able to sell your stuff to people where you...

My recent garage sale was liberating in an unexpected way. As I cleaned out the closets, basement, files, and attic, I purged years of clutter and guilt. Try it!

Having a yard or garage sale can seem like an daughting task. But with just 7 steps you can not only have a yard sale but a successful one.

Easy tips to have a great rummage/yard/garage sale!

In these tough economic times, now more than ever so many of us are looking for creative ways to make extra money. A super effective way to generate extra cash for yourself and your family is to...

Organization is the easiest, most-efficient way to find space in your garage. Besides simplifying cleaning and the search for stored items, keeping the garage organized will free up significant...

If you admire your neighbor's garage for being organized and dread your own cluttered mess, then it is time to take steps to rectify the situation. Set aside a weekend for this task but don't be...

Storing tools and other garage items may take a weekend or even two, but the end result will be very gratifying. Set a realistic goal and be determined to finish this task. Tidying up garage...

Your garage is not just for parking your car. One of the best ways to put that space to good use it to turn it into a storage area. The good news is that you can keep parking your car there after...

If you feel that your garage is overflowing and you don't have enough room for all of your stuff, it's time to come up with better storage and organization in your garage. There are so many...

Packing a house and moving can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve lived there for a long time. However, it can be simplified using these tips.

Few people have the money for high-end furniture these days, but that doesn't mean you have to be sitting on crates or living out of boxes. Cheap, good quality furniture is easy to find.

The garage becomes the catch-all location for the household junk that collects over time. Instead of using the garage for a car, or even for the extra room that it gives to the house, it ends up...

A garage is an ideal place not only to keep your car, but a variety of other items. Because of this, your garage may end up as a jumbled hodgepodge of items without room enough for your car. A...

Do you have items in your home that are rarely used and are taking up space? If so consider having a garage or yard sale and earn some extra cash. Follow these easy steps to organize your sale.

If you are going to take the time and effort to have a garage sale, be sure it goes over well with just a little planning and preparation ahead of time.

This is a project that may take hours or an entire day to complete, but don’t worry, an organized garage is worth the effort! You may even find it saves you time and money being organized and...

Whether your garage ends up being the family catchall or you have an excess of outdoor equipment and tools, it may be time to clean up the garage. Getting organized and finding a home for...

The garage seems to be the catch-all for just about everything under the sun. Bikes, lawn equipment, sports gear and bulky items can fill this space that really should be protecting your car from...

Wouldn't it be nice if there were no obstacles to your walk though the garage, no clutter on the work bench, and no junk spilling out of the closets? If you haven't done it for a while, now is the...