How To: Groom Your Garage in One Weekend

In the time since you last cleaned it, the garage is likely to have accumulated a whole head of junk. To regain control of the space, you've got to conquer the clutter first. Start by removing everything—yes, everything—and in the process, set items into three distinct categories. In one group are the tools and supplies to which you need regular access. In another, the seasonal items you only use a few months per year. Most importantly, designate a pile for discard or donation.

When returning belongings to the garage, keep one simple organizational principle in the front of your mind: Items used together ought to be kept together. For instance, if you like to work on projects in the garage, create a distinct zone for tool storage. Same goes for automotive supplies or sports equipment. Also, bear in mind that, at least in the case of opaque containers, a little extra effort put toward labeling now can potentially save you a lot of frustration later on. 

Any day you leave the house is a day you glimpse the garage. So the question is: Do you like what you see? If your garage resembles most, it would surely benefit from a scrub-down. Whereas cleaning the garage exterior might seem laborious, HYDE PivotPro makes it a snap. Simply add soap to its built-in reservoir, set the soap-to-water ratio, then point and shoot. Swing the stiff-bristle brush into position when you need it, out of the way when you don't. Done!