OCU 11: Garages

OCU 11: Garages

Inspired by a listener’s request, this episode tackles the common challenge of garage clutter. Garages often become catch-alls for things we might need someday and tend to fill every inch of space, including inherited or leftover items.

I share two main methods to organize your garage:

  1. All at once: Dedicate a full day or weekend to completely clear out, reduce, sort, reduce again (to remove duplicates), arrange, and maintain. (But don’t start with this huge project if you’re new to organizing!)

  2. Piecemeal: Break it down by categories (tools, sports gear, gardening, seasonal décor, etc.) or by physical sections (walls, middle space) and tackle one part at a time.

Key tips:

  • Use a “Reduce, Reduce, Arrange, Maintain” process to declutter twice—before and after grouping items.

  • Ask yourself simple questions to decide what to keep, like “Have I used this in the past year?” or “Would I buy it again?”

  • Arrange items by frequency of use (A = daily, B = often, C = rarely) and assign them to matching garage spaces (easy-to-reach spots for A items, high shelves for C).

  • Maintain organization through regular resets, space limits (keep categories contained), questioning new items before bringing them in, and a “one in, one out” rule to avoid clutter buildup.

With these steps, your garage can become a functional, manageable space—not a dreaded storage dump!

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OCU 26: Command Centers

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OCU 25: Travel Tips

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OCU 24: Laundry

OCU 24: Laundry

In this episode, we tackle the never-ending task of laundry and how to make it more manageable. Laundry can feel like a constant cycle, but with the right systems, it doesn't have to overwhelm you. Th...

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OCU 23: Spring Cleaning

OCU 23: Spring Cleaning

In this episode, we dive into the do’s and don'ts of spring cleaning. While it’s tempting to tackle organization during your deep clean, I’m here to tell you—don’t! Focus on cleaning first, and save o...

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OCU 22: Permanent Clutter

OCU 22: Permanent Clutter

In this episode, we tackle the problem of permanent clutter—those items that start as temporary but end up lingering because we forget about them. We also revisit my organizing philosophy—reduce, arra...

23 Mar 20258min

OCU 21: Kitchens

OCU 21: Kitchens

In this episode, we tackle one of the trickiest areas of the home to organize—the kitchen. As the central hub of most homes, it’s not only a space for cooking but often becomes the "drop zone" for eve...

29 Jan 202310min

OCU 20: Downsizing

OCU 20: Downsizing

In this episode, we dive into the emotional and practical sides of downsizing—whether it’s for a new chapter in life or just a change in space. Downsizing isn’t about losing—it’s about right-sizing, f...

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OCU 19: Moving

OCU 19: Moving

Moving is overwhelming—packing every single thing feels like climbing a mountain. But instead of trying to conquer it all in one frantic weekend, think of it like reading a long book: tackle it in sma...

30 Mar 202210min

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