Clear Out Garage Clutter for Good

Sketch Your Plans

After you’ve identified the items you want to keep and cleared away the ones you don’t, determine where your things will go. Take the opportunity to reclaim areas.

For seasonal clothing storage, for example, consider using a pair of J-shaped hooks to hold a dowel from which you can suspend garment bags on hangers.

Before you buy: Check the number of pounds for which different-sized hooks are rated, and use an electronic stud finder to ensure you are driving the hook into a stud or joist capable of safely supporting the weight of the items you intend to suspend.