In-Touch Magazine Lifestyle Segment on Homeworx:

How to Organize Your Garage and Recycle Your Clutter

Organizing your garage is the same as organizing your closets, pantry, and office. Everything must be cleared out and put in piles. For some garages this could be a weekend project so set aside enough time.

Piles are: Garbage, Recycle/Donate, Repair/Return, Return.

• Recycle/Donate Pile: We are familiar with recycling paper and plastic. However, most people don’t realize of all the other items that can be recycled.

• Building Supplies: Cabinet doors, door handles, doors, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hinges are just a few examples of building supplies a non-profit organization called Building Value will accept. There is a charge for pick up service. They offer reusable building material available to Greater Cincinnati neediest citizens. In 4 years, Building Values have prevented over 3000 tons of building from going into landing fills. There are materials they cannot accept. Go to their website at www.buildingvalue-cincy.org

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ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY AND KEEP IT THAT WAY
An organized pantry will help you save money, make better food choices and reduce stress.

First Step:
Take everything out of your pantry and place all items in one of three piles:

1. Garbage: Expired and stale food items
2. Donation: Food within expiration date and will not be used anytime soon. Your pantry space is prime real estate don’t waste it on food items you might need in the future.
3. Items going back into pantry

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