Pack your garage

Pack your garage

Garages have a way of becoming repositories for unused and unimportant items, as well as the vehicles and tools they're meant to house. That's why packing your garage's contents requires a discerning eye and a commitment to letting go. This project presents the steps in a logical order if you're packing in a day or two; adapt them to your situation if you're stretching the job over a longer time.

Level of difficulty
1 of out 5

No home improvement experience necessary for this project, but if you prefer you can hire a pro.

The basics

Steps:
7 steps
What you need:
10 items
Maintain it:
3 tasks

Trend tidbit

In the last two years, 38.7 million people moved within the United States.

Source: US Census Bureau

  • Charge it

    Before you drive off, fully charge all family cell phones and instruct family members to keep them turned on and handy.

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  • No hazmat

    Don't pack hazardous materials such as paint thinner, bleach, gasoline, propane and pesticides. Dispose of them safely before moving.

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  • Hidden spaces

    Fill containers you��own so you need��fewer cardboard boxes. Consider suitcases, coolers and plastic totes.

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