Things To Avoid Storing In Your New Jersey Garage This Fall

Keep hazards at bay by avoiding storing certain items in your garage.

As your kids get ready to head back to school, decluttering your home is crucial for a stress-free fall.

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Organizing, getting rid of some stuff, or donating all the things you no longer use can make you feel better heading into the fall months here in New Jersey.

As you go through your cabinets and closets, don't forget to clean out your garage!

Follow expert advice on cleaning to stay organized and hazard-free. According to Family Handyman, there are certain things you should not be storing in your garage.

10 Things You Should NEVER Store In Your New Jersey Garage

Pet Food

It's snack food for mice.

Oily Rags

Has the potential to be a fire hazard.

Books

Bugs love the glue that binds books.

Firewood

A magnet for pests.

Paint

Weather conditions can alter the paint formula.

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Propane Tank

Can be a fire hazard.

Printed Photographs

Weather conditions can ruin the pictures.

Papers and Files

Can be ruined by the moisture in the air.

Rugs and Carpeting

Insects and mice love rugs and carpeting.

Wine

Humidity can change the taste.

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