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How To Organize Your Garage In Simple Steps

November 26, 2019 by Shellie Wilson

Get a clean organized garage for a car, garage sale or stay organized. This article is meant to guide a person to clean and organize the garage. People often put possessions inside for storage and to avoid taking up space inside the homes. These items can be anything from old toys, gardening tools, or extra-large items taking too much space in the garage. Follow these quick and easy steps in order to organize the garage.

The idea of cleaning up a garage can appear overwhelming but with time set aside and the right utensils, a project of cleaning a garage may be done within a few days.

Items Needed

First to clean and organize the garage some supplies are needed. An item such as gloves to wear on the hands during the process is important. Other items to buy if not around the house can be paper towels, cleaning supplies and plastic storage bins. If a person is also hosting a garage sale, then items such as price tags are also a crucial item.

Sort

Once the cleaning and storage items are ready for cleaning and organizing the garage, the next step is to begin the process. Sort items into piles; need, unneeded, and recycle. If not hosting a garage sale skip the step of a sell pile. An example of what to put in the need pile would be things that a person would absolutely need to keep such as wedding photos, scrapbooks, and camping equipment. Unneeded items could be things such as torn clothing items that can no longer be worn or donated to charity. Recycled items may be things such as gently used toys, baby clothes or old bicycles.

Organize

After the piles are sorted begin the rest of the process to clean and organize the garage. Many garages have things to be hung up, try investing in some nails or a hanging rack. Hanging up things such as brooms, shovels, rakes, bikes or folding chairs is a great way to give the garage space.

Aside from hanging large items, the next step will be to go through and organize the ‘keep’ pile. After gathering the keep items place them in to the small or large storage bins. Use the label maker to place labels on storage bins to keep organized and be able to locate items in the future with ease.

It is very easy to clean and organize the garage in a few steps. It is important to remember to keep hydrated and take frequent breaks during this process to avoid becoming overheated. Be sure to take time and get the project done; once it is complete the garage will feel organized.

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  1. Corghi Australia says

    March 4, 2021 at 10:39 pm

    Awesome tips and ideas that everyone can follow through when organizing their garage.

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DIY Eyeball Plant – Creepy Halloween Craft with Ping Pong Balls

Halloween crafts are the most fun when they’re a little bit spooky and a little bit silly. This DIY Eyeball Plant ticks both boxes—it’s quirky, creepy, and surprisingly easy to make. With nothing more than ping pong balls, pipe cleaners, and a flower pot, you can whip up a planter that looks like it came straight out of a mad scientist’s greenhouse.

It’s budget-friendly, kid-friendly (with a bit of hot glue supervision), and the kind of decoration you’ll want to bring out year after year. Let’s get crafting!

Supplies You’ll Need

  • 12–20 white ping pong balls 
  • Permanent markers or acrylic paints (black, blue, green, yellow, red) 
  • Fine red marker or paint pen (for veins) 
  • Green chenille stems (pipe cleaners) 
  • Small pot, tin bucket, or Halloween-themed planter 
  • Floral foam or foam block 
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks 
  • Optional: fake moss, shredded paper, or Halloween spider webbing to cover the foam 
  • Optional: gauze or bandages to wrap the pot for a “mummy look” 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Make Your Eyeballs

  1. Start with plain white ping pong balls. 
  2. Use a black marker or paint to draw the pupil. 
  3. Add a ring of color around the pupil for the iris—blue, green, yellow, and red all look fantastic. 
  4. With a fine red marker, draw little squiggly lines radiating out from the iris to make veins. 
  5. Set aside to dry. 

Crafty Tip: Add a coat of glossy Mod Podge or clear nail polish to give your eyeballs a wet, realistic shine.

Step 2: Attach to Stems

  1. Use a thumbtack or skewer to poke a small hole in the back of each ping pong ball. 
  2. Add a dab of hot glue into the hole. 
  3. Insert one end of a green chenille stem into the hole and hold it until the glue sets. 
  4. Bend the stems at different angles so your eyeballs “grow” like wild plants. 

Step 3: Plant Your Eyeball Stems

  1. Place a block of floral foam inside your flower pot. 
  2. Stick the eyeball stems into the foam, varying the heights and angles for a natural, chaotic look. 
  3. Cover the foam with moss, shredded paper, or fabric scraps to finish it off neatly. 

Step 4: Style and Decorate

  • Mummy Wrap: Wrap gauze or white fabric strips around the pot and add a painted eye for a fun, spooky twist. 
  • Extra Creepy: Add small plastic spiders, snakes, or bugs crawling among the stems. 
  • Glow Factor: Use glow-in-the-dark paint for pupils so the eyeballs glow at night. 
  • Party Favors: Make mini versions in paper cups for table centerpieces or party giveaways. 

Where to Display Your Eyeball Plant

  • On your Halloween buffet table as a quirky centerpiece. 
  • By the front door to greet trick-or-treaters. 
  • In your living room with pumpkins and cobwebs for a full spooky effect. 
  • At the office desk or classroom for a non-messy, attention-grabbing decoration. 

Variations to Try

  • Bouquet Style: Tie stems together with black ribbon instead of planting them in foam. 
  • LED Glow Eyes: Use clear ping pong balls with mini LED lights inside. 
  • Rainbow Eyes: Paint each iris a different bright color for a fun twist. 

This DIY Eyeball Plant is the kind of project that proves Halloween decorating doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. With just a handful of supplies, you can make something wonderfully creepy that gets people talking.

So, what do you think—will you stop at one eyeball plant, or make a whole garden of them?

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