However, this time of year is actually great forassessing and organizing your garage.

ensure they are neatly set aside for when their appropriate season comes again.

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As Quintana points out, your utility closet might be a great optionwith some tweaks.

This can give the garage an unorganized, cluttered look.

Even raised platforms might be worth considering to get you through the season.

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Protect your things from water exposure because of snowmelt or leaks, she says.

These will protect your items from moisture, fluctuations in temperature, and pests.

These are far more preferable to cardboard, which can easily become damp and attract pests.

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As you declutter and organize, its also incredibly important to label each bin.

This way, you could more easily locate things moving forward.