Garage Organization
Did you know that 40% of Americans who have garages can't park their cars in them? Garages are a convenient dumping ground for many types of clutter. Which service package is right for you?
Service Packages - Garages
Our 4-Step Process
1. Sorting: we remove every item from wherever it is in the garage and sort it onto tarps on the garage floor or yard.
2. Editing/purging: along with the client, we go through each item and donate or dispose of every item that no longer fits into their lifestyle.
3. Zoning: along with the client, we go over a plan for where to place the remaining items. Typical zones are: Lawn & Garden, Automotive, Hardware, Beach, Sports, Recycling, Paper Goods.
4. Rehoming & Containerization: We purchase, assemble, and install any shelves, racks, and wall holders. Also, we provide containers for smaller items on the shelves. Then, we re-home every item in its proper place so that everything is visible, accessible, and easy to put back. At the end of the process, not only can the clients park their cars in the garage, but it is easy to find everything needed. Since most garages are not climate controlled and are more easily accessible by pests than an indoor space, we recommend not storing food items there.
Recent Garage Organization Projects
Moving can be so overwhelming, no matter how prepared we think we are. This client contacted us and wanted help with the last 20% of unpacking and organizing after a big move this past year. Travelling a lot for work, they just don’t have the time, nor energy to shop for supplies and also implement it. That is where our amazing team comes in!
After many years of reluctant discarding, this client was finally able to let things go and get her garage back. Organizers, Julie and Peggy started by sorting what was in the garage allowing the client to see all of the items they had. The client was then able to make decisions on what they wanted to keep, donate or throw out.
Moving can be stressful for anyone, but when you are moving into a smaller home and need to downsize at the same time, things can get overwhelming. Before moving into their summer cottage for good, this client did about 60% of the work before time ran out and everything was moved. Peaceful Place was called in to help finish the job and make sure everything had a place in their ‘new’ home.
Life can get pretty hectic when you have seven kids and do all the cleaning all while having a full-time job! This client reached out to us because she wanted her house and sanity back. Lead organizer, Carol, was a complete powerhouse on this project.
Before moving into their new home, our clients’ had already done some decluttering, but there was more to be done. After they moved in, they realized they did not need everything they brought and called us for help!
Over the years, homes have the ability to store items we know we no longer need, but don’t want to get rid of. Typically the areas that are meant for ‘storage’ and are used less, tend to have the most buildup. In this instance, it was the clients basement and garage, along with other spaces throughout the house.
Many of our clients have us dive into multiple areas of their homes to discover items and spaces they forgot they had. Over time, this particular client held onto items she thought she would use someday and would not have enough to purchase them again. But, after her business became more successful, she was able to hire us, let go of items and get organized at the same time!
It seems like we get two extremes: clients who have just moved in, or they have lives in their house for 30+ years! Either way, they need help moving forward. In Marstons Mills, a client has just moved in (after moving 3 times in 2 years!) and had a large number of unpacked boxes in her garage.
Being a family of 9 where everyone likes something different can turn into total chaos if there is no organizational system in place. This busy mom reached out to us because she was stuck and overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. Our team loves a good challenge.
Getting your home organized is 80% the organizers work and 20% the clients. It comes with the future habit changes of no longer putting things away ‘later' and constantly ‘editing’ what you own.