Keep hazards away by not storing certain items in your garage.
As your kids prepare to return to school, decluttering your home is crucial to a stress-free fall.
Here in New Jersey, you can start fall off better by organizing, decluttering, or donating all the things you no longer use.
While you’re going through your closets and cabinets, don’t forget to clean out your garage too!
Follow expert cleaning tips to keep things organized and avoid hazards. According to Family Handyman, there are certain things you shouldn’t keep in your garage.
10 Things You Should NEVER Store in Your New Jersey Garage
Pet food
It’s a snack for mice.
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Oily rags
May potentially present a fire hazard.
Books
Beetles love the glue that holds books together.
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firewood
A magnet for pests.
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Paint
Weather conditions can change the color formula.
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Propane tank
May present a fire hazard.
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Printed photos
Weather conditions can ruin the pictures.
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Papers and files
Can be destroyed by moisture in the air.
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Carpets and rugs
Insects and mice love carpets and rugs.
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Wine
Humidity can change the taste.
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