Spring is definitely the time to clean house. Since most of us do not have the money to call in a maid or cleaners, cleaning house is just something that we must do. In fact, cleaning carpet is probably one of my least favorite things of all time. Check out these tips from expert Peter Walsh to make your Spring house cleaning much more organized. We hope you love these Peter Walsh's Take-Home Pointers for Spring Cleaning Your Garage.
Walsh recommends a labor exchange with similarly clutter-challenged friends and family: Tackle your garage one weekend, theirs the next. “It makes the task at hand a social event instead of a dreary chore,” he says. It also makes an overwhelming undertaking doable in a single day.
“People chronically underestimate just how much trash is in their garage,” says Walsh. “For not very much money—usually about $200 to$400—you can get a ten-yard Dumpster delivered and picked up, which is so worth it.” Google “Dumpster rental” and the name of the city nearest you, to compare prices. If you really don’t think you can fill the whole thing, share the cost with a neighbor. Anyway, make sure to do a bit of homework before you decide which dumpster rental is good for your project, and learn what items shouldn't be thrown in the trash to avoid penalties.
“What do you want your garage to be used for?” asks Walsh. Parking? Storage? Maybe woodworking? Make every area its own zone, based on use, and keep only the things that fit in each.
“Rodents can get inside the engine of your car, where they’ll chew the coating off the wires,” cautions Walsh. “Make them feel unwelcome by banishing nesting materials like paper and fabric from your garage, or sealing such materials in labeled plastic bins.
A sheet of particleboard or medium density fiberboard secured to the rafters creates a useful loft for deep storage. Frequently used items like tools can be affixed to a piece of pegboard or hung from hooks within easy reach.
“Never put paint and chemicals in the trash or down the drain,” says Walsh. “They can contaminate the soil and groundwater.” Visit earth911.com; the site’s recycling directory (or its iPhone app iRecycle) will list a collection facility near you.
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