Here is an Oft Neglected Area of "Staging", The Garage

May 3, 2010


It seems that in Southern California where homes have no attic or no basement, the garage becomes the catch-all, store-all for the possessions we are to ready to toss. I know mine is.


Here are some excerpts from an article in the GEICO magazine.


"5 Steps to a Gorgeous Garage"


"1. Make your plan. Determine in advance how you will store items so you'll have the necessary containers and materials on hand when you start the job.


2.Carry everything outside and clean the inside. Use cat litter to soak up residue from oil or fluid spills and leaks.


3. Sort. Group together by category i.e. garden tools, sporting goods, etc. Have a "trash" and "donate" pile or a "sell" pile if you intend to have a garage sale.


4. Evaluate. Be honest about what you want or need to keep.


5. Put back what you are keeping. Use peg board, hooks or wall strips. Don't go back to your old habits of stashing in the garage what you think you might want at a later date. If, when you put things back in the garage you designate specific spaces for items, you will be less likely to keep things that do not fit the categories.


There are many companies now who will come and build out storage in your garage. If you really want to have a gorgeous garage, you might consider checking these companies out.