Trash Talk, somebody has to do it!
Today I'm dishing the dirt on the most overlooked space in the house when it comes to staging, the garage. Consumer culture has transformed this enclosed car port into more than just a place to park the car, it has become a catch all for all our junk.
When it comes to selling your property the garage should be staged just like all the other rooms of the home and that means clearing out the clutter, disposing of the unwanted items, and leaving the place neat and clean.
Aside from last years holiday ornaments and the collection of fondue pots, the garage usually has some highly toxic materials such as old paint, rubber tires, car batteries, solvents, oils, chemicals, and fertilizers.
These items cannot simply be thrown away and usually require special drop off dates, designated depositories, and pick ups. Make sure to visit your city or towns waste management web site to find out the specifics of where and when these items can be disposed of in your neighborhood.
You should begin this process as soon as you decide to sell your home because many of the disposal services for HAZMAT items happen less than once a month.
In Hawaii visit http://www.opala.org for more information on the disposal of hazardous materials
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