So... if you have been keeping up with my blog recently, you are aware of the recent "transition" we have been going through at home and with my husband's job. When he closed his store just three weeks ago, we were fortunate to be able to purchase the receiving desk that sat in his backroom of the store for a super reasonable price ($25). It was something we really visualized to work in our garage... which to my delight we would have to d a "Garage Makeover."

Now, as an organizer and someone who respects my husband's domain... this is one space in our house that I DO NOT TOUCH. It's his space to do what ever he likes... so if you can imagine... garage makeover was... well... a difficult subject to bring up.

No less... when the store was coming to a close... we had to get the ball rolling. So... the following weekend we started to do the "clean up." Our first step was sorting...

I was really impressed with my husband's ability to sort effectively (not that I don't think he can't... it's just he is, well... not super organized). Tools in one spot, cleaning supplies in another, camping gear here and so on... It really helped me to have an idea of what went where (you have no idea how many tools he really has) so that we could get through all the stuff... We managed to get through pretty much the "stuff" you see above and get the desk put into place.

The next step was putting things away... This was really his job, (not mine) decision on where things went... his space... his stuff.... you get the idea. Below, you can see where we ended up after the second workday... pretty impressive! We still have a ways to go, however I feel confident that with all the new drawers and counter tops... he will be happy to stash things away (at least so I don't have to see them...).

Here is the lesson learned from this experience. We all have our space that is just our own. It's important for a household to respect each other's space and what (they think) belongs in them. Even if they don't serve a purpose (i.e. like a broken drill that will never be used again...no point in arguing over it), we have to disregard what we think is right... and accept the other person's decision.