Garage Cleanup: Decluttering and Organizing a Messy Garage

Ready to declutter your messy garage? In this video, I will show you how to declutter and organize your garage to make it a functional space again. Say goodbye to the clutter and hello to a clean and organized garage! Watch as I clean up and transform this space into a functional and organized area! Don't miss this extreme garage makeover!
Are you able to actually park your car in your garage? Is your garage too messy to park your car? Today's video will give you the motivation you need to get your garage decluttered and organized so that you can! This is the first video in a 2 part series. Part 2 will detail all the organization to make this garage function well. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! Part 2 will be linked here once it is published.
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[@reallifewithali]

✨Come declutter your garage with me!! Watch this next for more garage decluttering motivation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6rVZ2B9oriokKs✨

[@simply.clutterfree]

Garage is on our list! I know your version of "a lot of stuff" is different than for others. But I can see how even with a garage that's mostly empty - the random items on the perimeter could be stressful and annoying. Good job! 😊

[@reallifewithali]

@@simply.clutterfree Yes, it is very different for everyone! I know many people have garages so full they can't park. We have tried hard not to get to that point, but I know people do it because they don't have space inside their home. It's a hard balance!

[@simply.clutterfree]

​@@reallifewithaliYes if you can park in the garage that's always the goal. What mic did you end up getting?

[@reallifewithali]

@@simply.clutterfree I got one called Boya. It’s okay. I don’t know. I hate having a mic on my shirt so I was trying to hide it, but it didn’t work very well.

[@simply.clutterfree]

@@reallifewithali ok good to know. I thought the audio was good as is. Lighting was great too. Looks like you had a nice sunny day! ☀️

[@tammyenfinger8814]

Midwest magic cleaning said hi.❤

[@reallifewithali]

I'm so excited! Thank you!

[@SmithnickBerry-bf1fq]

Hi Tammy 🌹🌹 How are you doing..?

[@lisakurytnik6901]

Yes to a shed declutter video😊

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@patpoe7637]

I love the way you work one section at a time and clean as you go. It's not so overwhelming that way.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@sarahmurphy4344]

Midwest Magic Cleaning channel suggested your channel! So here I am! ❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome!! Thanks for coming!

[@user-tv5rn8yi6v]

Your tidied up garage looks great! Can’t wait to see the finishing touches and I definitely would enjoy watching a shed clean-up. Your discovery of the bowl & spoon made me laugh! Reminded me of when My sisters & I would sneak into the garage with snacks when we were kids too. HaHa! - Julie

[@reallifewithali]

Haha! Thanks.

[@annw1395]

I like how you think out loud while you go thru things. You made good progress. I wouldn't throw out the blue metal water bottle; those keep your water cold for hours, and a few small dents won't affect that. If you get storage on the wall, it will give you room for your car doors to swing open. I look forward to seeing what you choose. I was scared for you up on that platform, but then I realized that if you had gotten injured or died, you wouldn't have been able to post the video! LOL. I'm glad you're safe and sound!

[@reallifewithali]

🤣 Good thing I didn’t die!

[@jodimaranville]

I watch so many declutterring videos and yours are my favorite because they show your thought process when going through each item and how you get through the overwhelmi! It’s so helpful ! Thank you !!❤

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you!

[@sockbunbunp2764]

What a precious card from your daughter, that must've made you feel spectacular! As I'm watching this video I'm thinking this is a "capable woman" from proverbs 31. Thank you for sharing, and being "real"with us

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you. ❤️

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

When I look at your garage, it made me laugh 😂. Our garage holds our cars, lawn mowers, a tractor, wood beams, and especially my husband's Piper Cub plane, but there is so much junk that it would take a lot of time to declutter and my husband doesn't see it as a priority, but it stresses me out. Plus we have a small shed that holds who knows what. During a heavy wind storm it was pushed off the cement blocks that held it off the ground, so besides being decluttered it needs to be have the foundation. Like I said my husband doesn't want me to clean it out. Ugh! It exasperated me. I would love to see what you do with your shed. Thanks for sharing your decluttering process.😊

[@reallifewithali]

Yeah garages have a huge variety of sizes and what goes in them! Haha. Our family has property in Alaska and we have most of that stuff in those garages/sheds. My shed out back holds the lawn mower and trimmer and all the yard tools.

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Perhaps move the white shelving next to the black one more useful and not near your car door🥴Lizzie.you must thrown away at least 100 dollars you could have made!,,

[@reallifewithali]

@@williamhawthorne1375 That would be a good idea! But then my husband’s car door would have hit it. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@plynn136]

Awesome and satisfying initial clean-up and decluttering session of the garage. Looking forwardd to part two. I would like to see a video of the shed de-clutter.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! ❤️

[@kellypruitt2362]

Yay! A new video. You always get so much accomplished. The garage looks great. I’ve never heard of those bicycle lifts, what a great space saver. See you next week, take care❤❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! You, too!

[@dianewilliams1403]

Hello Ali. I love your videos. I wish I lived close to you because you get rid of some good stuff.

[@reallifewithali]

@@dianewilliams1403 Thanks!

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

Garages are the worst, they tend to be dumping grounds when decluttering the rest of the house. Ha ha ! You did a great job. Blessings for your daughter on her Mission.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@steph10892]

The garage is my least favorite place to organize. It always seems to get messy so fast. You’ve inspired me to get to it! Would love to see the shed declutter

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! I also don’t love organizing the garage. But I think I finally got it to where it can stay clean and organized so I’m excited about that. 🤞🏻

[@Snitzler4710]

I love how you’ve gotten so cut throat about getting rid of stuff that no longer serves you and or your family. You decision making skills are great. You’ve inspired me to do the same in my garage. Thank you!

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you! ❤️

[@Moni221960]

Hello from Australia. Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning sent me here !!

[@reallifewithali]

Hello! I'm so glad you are here.

[@MichC14]

I love your channel 🫶 Gives me so much motivation to declutter! I feel like I’m cleaning up with a friend 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you! ❤️

[@wildadventures4173]

"Midwest Magic Cleaning" sent me 😁

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for coming!

[@lgibson0515]

@ wildadventures4173 me2!! 😂😊❤

[@reallifewithali]

@@lgibson0515 yay!

[@laurel2453]

Another informative and encouraging video. Thank you for sharing the card from your Daughter. I'm certain you felt the warmth of affirmation for a "Job well done Mom!". I need the garden shed declutter video for encouragement! Mine is a disaster...especially organizing all the hand tools, fertilizer, critter repellent etc.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you! I definitely need to work on my shed so thank you for your feedback.

[@cheryleking6543]

Hi, Ive came over from @Midwest Magic Cleaning Channel..You have a new subscriber. I have watched this amazing man and his family for a long time. He mentioned your channel today so i popped over. Im so glad i did. You are an amazing lady. Im going to watch some more videos now. Im from Tasmania, an island just under Australia. Will tell all my friends about you..Stay Safe ❤️🙏🤗

[@reallifewithali]

How nice! Thank you so much! I'm so grateful for Mack and the work he is doing...and for giving me a shot out! 😊

[@rmf4]

I have been decluttering my garage in the last year and a half. My husband helps me now. We do 20 minutes each Sunday when we're free. It's made such a difference. We stop when we start feeling overwhelmed. My main aim is firstly to declutter items that we really don't need or use and secondly to reduce and condence items into better storage. I know and expect that I'll be doing at least another 2 passes in the garage as we have too much stuff in there! It's a long-term project, but i will get there.

[@reallifewithali]

Yes! I love that you’re slowly taking it bit by bit so it doesn’t get overwhelming. Smart!

[@kaleydc]

It's been so hot I'm impressed you did this mid day! I just did mine early in the morning to avoid the crazy heat.

[@reallifewithali]

I did this portion of the work back in May and we actually had very mild weather. It was nice! But now it’s hot so I’m glad I got most of the work done when it wasn’t so hot!

[@Myfavorites877]

Midwest Cleaning gave you a SHOUT OUT on his channel. Great declutter!

[@reallifewithali]

I feel so blessed! Thank you!

[@thestrugglingperfectionist]

What a great job! I bet it feels amazing to have that cleared out. I’m a dork, so I’d start a little to-do list of projects in the garage (like hanging more shelves etc) and I totally need to check out those bike pulleys from Harbor Freight!!! 😮I join the rest of the Ali Tribe in saying Yes, please! to a shed clean out video 😊. 👏🏼👏🏼 enjoy that cleared space.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! Definitely check out the bike pulleys! And you’re not a dork. You should see the list I just made tonight of all the random crap we need to get done around our house!

[@Nini-ze2jk]

You did a lot of work! The high ceiling clean up had me worried about you. Great work.

[@reallifewithali]

Haha. It had me a little worried, too! 😬

[@rocky6055]

I came from Midwest Magic Cleaning's channel. Mack says "Hi"

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thank you!

[@deannaw9657]

The garage looks great! And... feel free to keep making those noises of disgust! I do it too, so it makes me feel less of a weirdo! Can't wait to see shed video! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

🤣 Thanks!

[@shirleygermain5707]

It has taken me a couple of years to go through my garage, but I finally have it how I like it. Empty! lol

[@reallifewithali]

Empty is awesome! Haha.

[@jennyjenkins877]

We have a detached garage in the back corner of our yard and it's my partner's domain. Yes, it's junky as hell and he wants me to help him clean up his mess but it triggers my allergies when I'm in there for more than a few minutes. Anyhow, I'm too busy decluttering and cleaning up inside the house because my daughter is moving back home in a few days! She made me a Mother's Day card with a lovely message of appreciation inside too because she found out how difficult it was to take care of herself and an apartment for the past couple of years.

[@reallifewithali]

How exciting! I bet you are happy to have her home!

[@kimberlymiller655]

Wow. Um lady that ledge made me nervous!!😮😂😂

[@reallifewithali]

Haha. I know! Me too. 😬

[@fortheloveofemilyrose2428]

You did a good job cleaning up the garage. I know you felt accomplished after all the decluttering. I can't wait to see how it turns out in the next video. I would love to see a decluttering or organizing video of your garden shed. It was so sweet of your daughter to send you the card. 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@beat9903]

Came here from Midwest Magic Cleaning. This video was great--you have a new subscriber! 😁

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@stephaniespear7053]

Yes to a shed video! I cant wait to see how you organize the sports area I have the same issue. You did a great job making so many decisions!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@DavidSmith-ch9kb]

Midwest magic sent me over!

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for coming over!

[@ceahiop]

Midwest Magic Cleaning suggested your channel and I'm glad he did.

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thank you!

[@yootoobsuks4210]

Mack from Midwest Magic Cleaning spin-kicked me your way.

[@reallifewithali]

@@yootoobsuks4210 Yay! Thanks for coming over!

[@IcyKitty]

Midwest Magic Cleaning brought me here. HI!

[@reallifewithali]

Hi! Thanks for coming!

[@user-ox6yw7up2l]

Also here due to Mac. Glad to be here, love your content

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for coming

[@Thriftyjasmine]

I came here from midwest magic cleaning! Glad to find your channel.

[@reallifewithali]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@cherylmayers5394]

Great video, I need to do this to ours!! The container you had dog food in would be good for the winter salt, I use one and it works great.

[@reallifewithali]

Oh, that’s smart! I still have the container so I might do that!

[@ablessedlyz]

Hello, Midwest Magic Cleaning said Hi! First time here, I think. Didn't clean while watching but I did work on some nails. Awesome work! Very helpful to see. Thank you for sharing and God bless you!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@lgibson0515]

Came over after s/o from mwmc!! Love how you go about making decisions!❤❤❤ Love de-cluttering videos!! ❤❤ Bring it!!😊 happy 4th!

[@reallifewithali]

@@lgibson0515 yay! Happy 4th! 🎆

[@catnchris953]

New subscriber here 😊Midwest Magic Cleaning sent me…. Looking forward to watching your videos 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thank you!

[@catnchris953]

@@reallifewithali you’re so welcome :) sorry for the late reply lol, I didn’t even know yt had a notification tabby thingy lol

[@CharleneEvenson]

Put the safety glasses in the drawer of your fantasy self cutting table.

[@reallifewithali]

🤣 Good idea!

[@WeirdnessMaster]

Midwest Magic Cleaning sent me! I already love your vibe and channel! Definitely subscribing!

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kirstybrown2480]

Yes would like to see the shed, Declutter

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@linayoung4595]

I love how throughly you went through it all with us together. I would love to see you go throughly your shed. It bows my mind how many different sports you mentioned you guys playing in one video, I never really did any sports as a kid 😅 and the card your daughter gave you was so touching! ❤

[@reallifewithali]

So we actually don’t really play those sports! Maybe I wasn’t clear. Our boys play soccer and one plays golf. But that’s about it! We have basketballs to just play in our driveway with. Oh I guess we play pickleball sometimes, too. Hahaha.

[@susansolomon2770]

Great video looking forward to all organizing content😊keep them coming 😍

[@reallifewithali]

@@susansolomon2770 Thanks!

[@claudiavoigt1567]

Midwest magic sent me to you!

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for being here!

[@lfuentes4098]

I love your videos. I wish I could toss electronics in my garbage. Our city considers them e-waste so we have to take them to the recycling center. It’s free but it really stalls the process when you have to plan a trip to drop it all off. So it’s sits in my house until I have enough to warrant a trip. 😂

[@reallifewithali]

I did make a pile of the big batteries and took them to the recycling center, which is at our city dump! It was convenient since we had a huge trailer full of stuff to take to the dump!

[@lfuentes4098]

@@reallifewithali Nice! Out of the house for good.

[@susieq2022]

Midwest Magic Cleaning sent me to say HI!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re here!

[@Chrissyhappy]

Here from a shoutout from Midwest magic cleaning. 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for being here!

[@traderkaz]

Found you from a shout out from Midwest Magic Cleaning. 👋

[@reallifewithali]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@naomihovey50]

I subscribed cause Mac from Midwest cleaning recommended you.

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@RoseofSharon3]

For your lawn chairs. Find a huge piece of pvc pipe that they will fit through. Then cut several pieces and attach them to the wall. Then place chairs through the pvc hangers.

[@reallifewithali]

Good idea!

[@jasminhuber7573]

Thank you for the motivation 👍🏽💜💪🌺🪷

[@reallifewithali]

@@jasminhuber7573 You’re welcome.

[@debistarnes5151]

Midwest Magic recommended you... says hi.. greetings ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for being here!

[@marikajohn6522]

Mac and moose recommended you. 😊😊

[@reallifewithali]

😆 Thanks!

[@CorinneSechrist]

You did a great job.

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@ande100]

Midwest Magic Cleaning says "Hi" and now I'm a new subscriber❤

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@hairtiecoocoo]

Sent by Midwest Magic Cleaning

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for being here!

[@paulineward2068]

Good job Ali, I'm looking forward to seeing the end result. Also i would love to see a shed declutter. Thanks for sharing x

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks Pauline!

[@kaydublin5164]

Hi, love organizing videos, so I would love to see you do your shed😊

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@aprilknerr4443]

Such great tips. Plus it does give me a push to get this done in July.

[@reallifewithali]

Good luck!

[@barbstormo7030]

Hi Ali! I love how your garage is turning out! It's amazing how much "stuff" you collect! I will be excited to see what come next! Have an amazing week!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! You too!

[@christinarocha1978]

Hi! from Del Rio, Texas. Coming from Midwest magic cleaning. ❤

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome! Thanks for coming!

[@elizabethm5596]

Your doing a great job. Mack from Midwest Magic says hi

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re here!

[@rolsonayita50]

Midwest Modern Cleaning did a shoutout

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome! Thanks for coming!

[@mckenna1122]

Great video!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you!

[@patriciabaglione8106]

Hi there, new subscriber. Mack sent me here. :)

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome!! Thanks or coming!

[@brendawilliams6133]

You can fix the brakes in the one bike and get a new rim on the other. Good as new.

[@reallifewithali]

I was wondering about that. Oh well. I know my husband or myself wouldn't have put the time into trying to figure that out.

[@j.schwartz2355]

Hi Ali... Midwest Magic Cleaning recommended you channel!

[@reallifewithali]

Thank you for coming!

[@CilantroMom]

Hi Ali new subscriber!Heard about you from Midwest Magic! I certainly enjoyed this video!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks and welcome!

[@grai-like-gray]

Recommended by Midwest Magic Cleaning, which is like getting a Michelin Star 😄

[@reallifewithali]

Haha! I definitely feel very flattered!

[@KathyMarsh]

Midwest Magic says Hi

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for coming!

[@christinarocha1978]

Hi! Coming From Midwat City

[@reallifewithali]

Hi! Welcome!

[@PatriciaCarrier]

Fantastic job!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks!

[@kayleedickenson2510]

I love watching your videos and hearing your Utah accent. It makes me think of my grandparents and cousins in Spanish Fork and Provo. Where is your daughter serving? Thank you for the motivation! I feel like I am watching one of my sisters or a good friend!

[@reallifewithali]

Aww, thanks! I didn’t realize I have an accent. 🤣 My daughter is serving in Colorado! Nice and close to home. 😊

[@kayleedickenson2510]

@@reallifewithali Not all your words, just a few. I'm a California native living in North Carolina and they tell me I have an accent. What?? I don't have one! It's so nice she's close to home. My daughter and daughter-in-law served in Colorado! Keep making videos, I watch everyone you make!

[@reallifewithali]

@@kayleedickenson2510 Thank you!

[@reallifewithali]

@@kayleedickenson2510 Wait, it didn’t click in my brain until after I posted my reply. Your daughter and daughter in law served in Colorado?! What mission? My daughter is in the Fort Collins mission.

[@kayleedickenson2510]

Dever South and Colorado Springs. I hope your daughter is loving her time. You mentioned in one of your videos about losing weight. You look amazing! How did you do it? I'm so stuck!

[@DrivingThoughNassau]

Hi just hear about your channel from midwest magic he said hi😊

[@reallifewithali]

Yay! Thanks for being here!

[@louisedillon6797]

Put those tubes that you use to float down the river in that large blue bin that you were thinking about either to keep or donate.

[@reallifewithali]

I did! I guess maybe I forgot to mention that in the video. I thought I did, but I may have forgot!

[@lesliehenderson2424]

Use the blue bin to put camping stuff

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the suggestion. I used it for the big river tubes!

[@lesliehenderson2424]

Great mindset never let a good bin go empty 😆 🤣

[@reallifewithali]

@@lesliehenderson2424 Yup!

[@donnalanning8069]

You mentioned you wanted to get a new bigger tool chest for your hubby. If you don't know what to do with the old one how about putting it in your shed and using it as your gardening storage? Or even leave it in the garage with your gardening stuff in it???? All the chairs and that all look the same shape and size. They use to have these caddies for rakes and shovels for the garage how about using something like that to put the chairs and stuff in. It is sectioned off for each rake or shovel would work great. Home Depot, Walmart, places like that would have them and they are inexpensive.

[@donnalanning8069]

Stalwart Rolling Garden Tool Storage Rack Tower Green..... this is to give you an idea of what I am talking about. You will need to pick out the size and brand that will work for you. So many out there to choose from.

[@reallifewithali]

Yes! We actually figured that out about the tool chest. It’s all empty and ready to be put in the shed! I just have to declutter and organize it first so it can fit. Haha. I did find a really great solution to the chairs. I did consider your idea though. Thanks!

[@reallifewithali]

@donnalanning8069 Thank you! Maybe I’ll use something like that for the shed. I need to organize all the shovels and rakes.

[@annblankenship8932]

We bought a cantilever / swivel arm that you hang on the wall, hang the chairs on it and then it swivels back against the wall.

[@reallifewithali]

Oh, that's smart! I have never heard of that before. I'll have to look into it.

[@KarenBerry743]

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[@reallifewithali]

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[@Cujofn31]

How did you get rid of the bicycle? Is there a donation center that would take it?

[@reallifewithali]

We took it to the city dump with the load we already had on our trailer.

[@j87waldo]

A moose sent me ❤

[@j87waldo]

I have bras in my garden supply's to hold tomatoes lol 🤣

[@j87waldo]

I miss bagged vacuums ...now as house keepers you have to have a vacuum per house or use the individual houses vacuum or wash and dry every filter and plastic piece to the vacuum after every house

[@j87waldo]

Grow food in the containers! It's fun !

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome! Thanks for coming!

[@reallifewithali]

@@j87waldo hilarious!

[@KelleeYouPersonalOracle]

👍🏻shed please!

[@reallifewithali]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Hi! How many kids do you have? Jw!

[@reallifewithali]

I have 4 ages 10-19.

[@leoren2685]

Wow - you throw away a lot of stuff that can be repurposed/recycled or donated. Americans are so incredibly wasteful.

[@reallifewithali]

I actually donate or recycle everything that I can. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@DonnaBragg61]

Hello...new subscriber from a shoutout @midwestmagiccleaning 😊

[@reallifewithali]

Welcome!! Thanks for subscribing!