Identify Eliminate
Items
Creates More Productive
Garage Storage Space
Identify Eliminate Items is a critical step in squeezing
more productive storage space from your garage. One of the
first steps to an organized garage with a place for everything
is to identify and eliminate everything you don't need.
Once you have Taken Inventory and categorized everything
into groups and complete the Take Inventory Worksheet, you are
ready for the Identify Eliminate Items step.
Enter each item on your Take Inventory Form, then place each
item in the appropriate place it with other similar items, or
in one of the disposal containers.
Identify Items
As you identify each item on the Take Inventory Form, place
it:
* With other similar items to be stored
* In the repair container
* In the give away container
* In the garage sale container
* In the garbage container
Eliminate Items
As you handle each item, ask yourself the questions below,
then place it in a group, category or one of the storage
containers.
* Has the item been worn or used in the last 2 years? If
not, dispose of it.
* Can we do without it? Yes, No
* Are we keeping it because of sentimental reasons? Yes,
No
* If the item is a keeper, but needs repairs, place it
in the repair container.
Be careful. Don't keep items you tell yourself that "I may
need it one day", because you probably won't.
1. Have a yard or garage sale. You will
be surprised at price some of your items will bring. The
saying one persons trash is another's treasure might work
for you
2. Donate to a charitable organization.
There are several that will pick up items from your home.
It is even possible to get a tax benefit for donated
items.
3. Give away free to friends or needy.
Better than paying dump fees.
4. Garbage Dump should be last resort.
You could have to pay a dump fee, but that's probably less
than the cost of storing. In any event, the peace of mind
should be worth the cost.
Identifying each item and determining what to keep, what
needs repairs, what to give away, what to sell, and what goes
to garbage can be time consuming. However, the results should
be worth it.
An organized and Clutter Free Garage with A Place For
Everything * Everything in it's Place.
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