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| Storage space at the back of a client's
garage being used for infrequently accessed items and needed to
maintain the same purpose - only more effectively! Client
made a good effort by purchasing various storage containers and
using shelving along the left side. The issue was that
these tools were not being utilized well. |
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homeowners would love to have additional storage space of this
size in their garage. This area was a real asset, however
it was not being used to its full potential. It had become
a "catch-all" room and the client could no longer find what they
needed. |
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| To tackle
the small space, all of its contents needed to be brought out
into the central area of the garage. This allowed greater
space to move around during the purge! With everything in
full view, the client made respectable efforts in getting rid of
many belongings. |
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As each item was
considered, it was sorted into categories (ex. to donate, games,
teaching materials, housewares, decor, etc.). The sort
process allowed us to see what needed to go back into the
storage space and how to best organize each group. |
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| This was a
long-overdue, overwhelming project on the client's to-do list.
With any organizing project, it is important to stop
periodically and assess your progress. At the end of a
long weekend with a team of three people, there were clear
visual indicators of our success. We filled 6 contractor
size garbage bags, 12 boxes, and a garbage can. PLUS . . . |
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The purge
resulted in a huge pile of items to donate. The client was
amazed with how much they were able to get rid of and decided to
have a garage sale first and then donate whatever remained.
This is a great way to pass along your treasures to someone who
will find and use them (not to mention putting a little money in
your pocket!). |
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| The end result was a
well-organized space! You can now walk into the area and
view all of its contents. Due to the volume of stuff that
needed to return to the space, boxes were strategically lined up
along the sides to keep items accessible. |
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Now everything is stored in a single layer. Boxes are
labeled with their contents and paperwork found a new home in a
couple of filing cabinets - one of which the client didn't even
know she had! |
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