Years ago, Susan and I first worked together in a big house that she owned at the time. Now, she had downsized into a good-sized condo. Even so, the garage was full with some of her belongings, plus lots of
Cleared Garage Clutter = Room for Vehicles!
This story is from the photo archives of De-clutter Me! When Meghan and I first worked together, she, her husband Justin, and I started with garage clutter. Their goals – to clear it and, in the process, to make room
Garage Clutter – the Mini Garage!
For our next project, Michael chose an outdoor storage space next to the house front door. It’s like a mini garage, though without a door. It held bikes, summer sports equipment, his daughter’s stilts, a folding chair, and more. Up
Teaching an Old Garage New Tricks
Over two sessions, Judy and I focused on two parts of the garage. The first was a set of shelves but, to move around, first we had to clear in front of a parked car. We separated some pieces of
We Begin the Garage
In our next session, Mike and I organized one side of the family’s garage. In its cupboards and on shelves – the typical gardening and car stuff. Beyond that, though, Mike used to own a construction company, so there were
Seasonal Garage Cleaning, Even for a Professional Organizer
Today, I swept my garage and stored wicker summer furniture, placing the chairs on some old rubber car floor mats. That way, once winter snow melts off the car, the furniture legs will be protected. No old floor mats? You
Garage Transformation
Joan lives with her family in a house full of warmth and spirit. The big backyard looks out on Lake Champlain.
Before Deanna and Wayne’s Job Relocation
Having accepted a new job in California, Deanna’s new employer hired a corporate relocation company for their move across the country. Needing professional organization to help with part of their preparation, that company hired De-clutter Me! Planning a return to
Patricia’s Garage – a Multi-Step Process
Patricia asked me to help in her garage. Arriving on a fall day, she apologized for its messy condition. Hardly! It wasn’t bad at all. Our tasks – to neaten up along its two side walls, and to empty shelves
Nobody Said that Life was Going to be Fair
During our last session, Nina and I had forced ourselves downstairs into the basement on a perfect, warm and cloudless afternoon. Our next two sessions, devoted to the garage, were rainy. That’s not fair! When I walked in for the