Wednesday, Feberuary 15th 2017
Christine Angela
Writing A

THINGS TO TOSS FROM YOUR GARAGE

Here is some of the many things that you can find in the garage that you probably need no more.

1. Old Paint
Did you know that old paint can spoil? Me neither. In fact it can, and if you
use latex paint that has gone bad, it can make the room you paint flat-out
stink. Not only that, the paint may look bumpy, and it can peel.

2. Unused Sporting equipment
Sure, taking up golf (and tennis and soccer and hang gliding) probably sounded great at the time. But if you haven’t hit the links since Tiger Woods was on top, it might be time to clear out your clubs. The same goes for all those cleats, bats, balls, bags, and other sporting crap you and your kids have collected and forgotten about over the years.

3. Duplicate Tools
How many screwdrivers can you really use? Most people need just a basic toolbox for simple DIY projects and repairs around the house. All those extra tools are just taking up space—and making you feel slovenly.

4. Books
If they’re in the garage, chances are they’re not ones you want to display, and the odds of you rereading them are even slimmer. Besides, there’s always the library if you want to reread something.

5. Electronics
Old cellphones? Outdated laptops? Clear ’em out, but don’t just toss them in the trash. A recent study found that of the 48.1 million tons of e-waste produced in the U.S. per year, only 10% to 40% of it is disposed of correctly. Here’s the right way to get rid of e-waste.