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Did you know that “National Clean Out Your Garage Day” is the first Saturday after Labor Day?  That means tomorrow people across the country will be taking the opportunity to clean out clutter that has accumulated in the garage.

And there are some great reasons to clean out your garage.

A survey by the Lehigh Group stated that:

According to the survey of 1,000 adults, nearly four in 10 (39%) individuals have tripped over an item in their garage, more than a quarter (27%) have hit an object when opening a vehicle door and 22 percent have hit something when parking.

Have you experienced any of these situations?

Even if you haven’t, it’s important to keep in mind that your decluttering mentality extends beyond the inside of your home to your car and also to your garage.  In fact, due to the variety of items many people store in garages and sheds (tools, seasonal materials, sports equipment, etc) not only can different categories of items get intermixed in your garage, but the steady accumulation over time can make your garage the worst clutter zone of your home!

Now is the perfect time for clearing out areas of your home that contain seasonal items as you transition from one season to the next.   Check out these tips if you need help with a strategy.

Enjoy your weekend, and have family FUN clearing out your garage!

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