Aside from a house and a college degree, a car is one of the biggest investments we make. For that reason, it makes sense to take care of it: don't drive too aggressively, keep up with regular maintenance and keep it out of harm's way whenever possible. And if you have a garage, that's one great way to help protect your vehicle from harm. Think of your garage as your car's bedroom: where it goes to relax and remain safe and sound for the night. But it's hard to do that if there's so much clutter that it barely fits! Your Dallas-area Ford dealer, Westway Ford, will share some easy ways to get your garage organized and help you keep it that way.
De-clutter. The garage can often end up as house's catch-all: you might find anything from gym equipment to holiday decorations and everything in between. The trick - and the most time-consuming part - is to go through it all to determine what stuff is actually necessary. For everything you decide not to trash, sell or donate, try to find another place for it in the house if possible.
Store smarter. When you're left with the stuff that actually needs to go in your garage, be smart about storing it. Shelving along the walls that goes all the way up to the ceiling maximizes your storage space, and racks for bikes and chairs make more room on the floor for your car. By investing in and labeling rubber totes, it brings a whole new meaning to “a place for everything and everything in its place:” organize by season, hobby, the family member it belongs to - get creative! Make it easy on yourself to find exactly what you're looking for.
Create good habits. Getting your garage organized only takes a trip to the hardware store and some elbow grease - but keeping it that way takes dedication. By getting into the habit of returning items to their correct place after use, it's easy to keep your garage looking pristine.
A healthy garage makes for a healthy car - and for what your garage can't do, the expert technicians at Westway Ford can! Schedule your next service appointment with us so we can help you keep your ride on the road (and in your newly-organized garage) as long as possible.
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