Garage / Basement organizing
A garage you can park in — and a basement you can walk through.
These are the spaces that hold everything that didn't have anywhere else to go: tools, seasonal gear, bins from a move you made years ago. We'll work through it in steady, manageable passes and give each category a clear zone.
Sound familiar?
If this space feels too big to start, that's the most common reason it waits.
Garages and basements accumulate for years before anyone looks closely, and the volume alone can be paralyzing. You don't have to face it alone.
- There are boxes down there you haven't opened since you moved in
- You buy a tool you're pretty sure you already own
- Holiday decorations, camping gear, and sports equipment are all mixed together
- The car hasn't fit in the garage in a while
- You're storing things for someone else — or for a someday that hasn't come
How it works
The same calm process — in your garage or basement.
- Phase 01
Free in-home consultation
We spend an hour in your space talking through what's working, what isn't, and how you want to use the square footage. I also take basic measurements while I'm there, so if you decide to work together I already know what shelving and bins will fit.
- Phase 02
Organizing sessions
I arrive with the bins, shelving plan, and labels suited to the space. We work category by category rather than corner by corner, coordinate donations and haul-away, and give each zone a clear purpose. Larger spaces often take more than 2–3 sessions, and we'll only book what you need.
- Phase 03
Monthly or quarterly resets
These spaces refill quietly. An optional reset before or after a big season — holidays, spring yard work, a move — keeps the zones intact. Or use it somewhere else in the house entirely.
What "done" looks like
Not picture-perfect. Working.
Zones instead of piles
Tools, lawn and garden, sports, holiday, and long-term storage each get their own defined area — so you know where to look and where to put things back.
Bins you can read from across the room
Clear or labeled containers, consistently sized and stacked, so finding the Halloween bin doesn't mean opening six others first.
Vertical space put to work
Shelving and wall storage take things off the floor. That's usually what makes the difference between a storage room and a usable garage.
A clear plan for what leaves
We coordinate donations with Twin Cities nonprofits and sort out what's genuinely trash or recycling, so decisions turn into action instead of another pile.
No need to tidy up first
You don't need to pre-sort anything or make it presentable. Honestly, pre-sorting usually creates more piles. Let me see it as it is, and we'll make a plan from there.
Kind words
What people are saying.
"Tia has a gift of taking any space and turning it into beauty. As a busy working mom of 4, she has been a godsend to helping make spaces in my home beyond organized — the spaces bring me joy! I do not have Tia's gift, but I sure appreciate it. I plan on hiring her for several more projects around my house."
"If you are wondering how you will EVER tackle that closet or room, look no further. Room for Serenity helped us transform a closet into an oasis of inspiration! Perfect for people going through changes (empty nesters, changing spaces). Their ease-filled approach made the process enjoyable and so liberating. Don't wait any longer. Your future self will thank you!"
"I would recommend Room for Serenity to ANYONE looking to enhance their quality of life — whether they're in a transition with their space or just need some caring and deeply kind people to help free up emotional and mental space to take care of other parts of their life by clearing away the clutter."