CM Removals is an established moving company in South Africa, specializing in a variety of furniture removals services including long-distance moves, mini-moves, office removals, and residential removals.

Our experience has helped us develop a useful arsenal of moving tips and hacks to help our clients get the most out of their move, even after we have completed the job.

In this article, we share some tips on how to organize the garage in your new home, so you can optimize the space you have and stay organized.

How to Organize the Garage in Your New Home

Declutter

One of the most widely used tricks of the moving trade is to declutter. Getting rid of what you don’t need is not only good for saving space but is also really good for the soul. Living a minimalist life takes the clutter from your space as well as from your mind.

If possible, it’s always best to try and declutter as much as possible before your move. This will literally lighten the load when you do move and will also save you on costs.

Sort through your garage and decide what you need, what you don’t, what you can donate, and what can be recycled.

Decide What You Will Use Your Garage For

Garages are typically used to keep your cars off the street and away from extreme weather conditions. However, some people also use their garages for storage, as a workshop, or an area to do hobbies. Regardless, knowing what your garage will be used for will help you design a plan on how to make the space work best for you.

Take into consideration the size of your new garage, the layout, the accessibility, and the available amenities such as running water, working lights, and power points. Looking at these things will help you establish what potential your new garage has, and what purposes it can fulfil.

Use Your Space Smartly

Even small garages can offer a lot of space if you plan strategically. Always remember, that floor space is not the only space available. You can erect shelves and hooks on all the walls to elevate your storage and packing space, minimizing the amount of stuff on the floor.

You can also use wall-mounted draws which you can categorize and label to make finding all your odds and ends much easier.

Create Zones

Instead of packing everything into one place, organize your belongings and create separate zones for each category. Simply put, this means that you will have different areas in the garage for different things. Doing this will help you know exactly where everything is and will save you time an energy when looking for something specific.

CM Removals – Furniture Removals Company South Africa

Organizing your garage in a way that makes sense to you is only the first step. The important thing is to commit to staying organized. This means putting things back in their place when you are done using them and making sure that your whole family does the same.

CM Removals is an experienced, well-established furniture removals company in Cape Town and South Africa. We do long-distance moves in South Africa between all major provinces, as well as mini-moves, office moves, and residential moves. 

Please contact us to find out more about our furniture removals services or get a free moving quote.