a nicely organized garage with boxes and shelves
A garage can certainly be used for extra storage, but a littler decluttering wouldn't hurt.
  • Business Insider spoke to two professional declutterers about clearing out space in your garage.
  • Old paint, excess building material, and random tools can probably be tossed.
  • If it's been a while since you've sorted old bikes, toys, and sports gear, that's a good start.

A garage can be a godsend if you need extra storage in your house. But it can also quickly become one massive junk drawer.