With 2017 just around the corner, many people are thinking about their New Year’s resolution. The team here at Lock Up Garages suggest you start the year off by clearing the clutter out of your garage!
We know that it can be hard to let go of some of the items, but it’s for the greater good, we promise! Every time you get sentimental, just think of all that space you’ll free up.
We’ve complied a list of some items that we think you should consider throwing away before going into the New Year.
Things That Are Broken or Out of Date
This may sound obvious to some, but once you start going through the contents of your garage, you’ll find that quite a few items are either broken or out of date.
That power tool you bought many moons ago has seen better days and that saw from the last millennium has gone blunt. Many of the tools you will find in your garage will be rendered useless if you tried to do a spot of DIY with them now.
So, it’s probably best to start to sort through those tool boxes, you’ll be shocked at just how much ends up in the bin!
You’d also be surprised at just how many things that you store in your garage have a use by date. Things like cleaning products, motor oil, paint and batteries all have a set lifespan. So, if it’s gone off, get rid!
Unused Sporting Equipment
With the kids grown up and addicted to video games, that skateboard and the decaying football goal are probably not going to be used again. So, why not donate them to a charity shop, or simply take them down the local landfill?
More often than not, sports equipment are awkwardly shaped items that can be difficult to store.
You’ll be shocked at just how much space you can save once you start getting rid of all the sporting goods you’ve accumulated over the years.
The Unfinished Project
Remember that project you started years ago, but you never got around to finishing it? It’ll probably have some sort of sentimental value to you as it was started with good intentions.
But as we find out, life gets in the way of things sometimes and the likelihood is the project is never going to get finished.
It’s probably time to let go of it and save some space in your cluttered garage!
Outdated Electronics
With technology evolving so quickly in the 21st century, we find ourselves constantly upgrading our electronic goods. The replaced electronics usually end up condemned to a lifetime in the garage, rotting away.
The bulky old TV, endless game consoles and speaker set you’ve got stored away in your garage can take up a whole lot of space!
You’re probably never going to use them again so it’s time to get rid and better utilise the space you gain.
The Collectables
Any hoarders among us can relate to this one, some people have large collections of memorabilia that is worth a pretty penny.
Others have masses of objects that have been accumulated over time, that may have little street value, but huge sentimental value.
The only problem with these kind of items is that they usually take up vast amounts of space!
If you can afford to use that space, then by all means hold on to those prized possessions. If not, maybe it’s time to quit the hoarding and let go!
If you’re looking for storage solutions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with an expert here at Lock Up Garages. You can call us on 020 8882 8575 or simply fill in our online enquiry form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
