The Importance of Organised Garages in Old and New Build Homes
About once a year I hear my neighbours have the same conversation, and by calling it a conversation I am putting it politely. It starts with the wife saying she is going to start looking at new homes for sale and is followed by her explanation. Now, it is not that she truly wants to move to a new house, this is her way of making a point. Apparently though it is a point that only seems to have any effect on her husband for a few weeks.
This discussion is normally spurred by an event, like she can’t open the garage door because it is jam-packed. I suppose I should act like I’m not a bit of an eavesdropper, but I am, and this reoccurring dialogue makes me chuckle. Plus, in my defence, they do have it out in the front garden for all to hear, so unless I seek refuge inside I am bound to hear it.
Theirs is an age old problem, the man’s space is unkempt. This upsets the wife to no end because it is unattractive, inconvenient, and at times dangerous. But, it makes me snicker because there is a remedy. As it is, the husband does an overhaul of the garage in response to his wife’s harsh words. But, he does the clean up so that it leaves him questioning where the materials he needs are, and as such everything is out and messy in no time at all.
So, as much as I find it funny that he gets a regular reaming, I am going to show him how to make changes in the garage that will be permanent. Advise him as to how to organise the space so it is functional. Probably put up cabinets, and make a proper worktable with compartments. Then, label drawers and any other containers clearly. Follow this up by hanging tools so they are out of reach of small children, and not blocking the walkway.
The only thing I haven’t figured out is how to avoid them realising I have heard the bickering. I imagine there is talk of finding salvation in new build homes all across the land. And while a new home can provide you with a new leaf, without the proper set up the same thing is destined to happen again. So, if the neighbours are ever to move, he had better know what not to do in the new garage.