Hi Luke, If you want a DIY solution, I would recommend a combination 1ventilated shelving -available from hardware and storage shops photo below. 2 plastic drums and buckets 3 a storage platform suspended from the ceiling 4 vertical storage- ie wall mounted hooks and shallow shelving eg in photo. Start by grouping the stuff as follows; 1 Stuff too heavy to lift above shoulder height 2 Stuff that is accessed regularly 3 stuff you only need annually or less( eg Christmas and camping gear) Options for allocating layout Sort according to task or people eg Tools/ handyman Kids gear Sporting equipment Cleaning Chemicals Garden School Pet Or sort according to size (this is the most space efficient and uniform) All shallow things (tools and garden) All tub storage All bulky storage Or sort according to each family member Then Create a storage platform just below the ceiling, this can simply be a series of rafters or metal poles which create a rack- Store on the platform the rarely used items and large light weight items such as; Lengths of timber Trestle tables Camping / Christmas gear and luggage etc Wall storage is broken into shelving for stacking items and vertical wall storage. The vertical wall storage can be anything from purpose built panels with accessory holders- available from numerous suppliers and a few photos below. This storage creates highly visible and accessible storage for high use and otherwise fiddly items. Almost like a vertical filing system. This storage being shallow is ideally located in the "tight" sections of the garage, maybe near where the car door opens. The tub storage is best located where there is more space on ventilated shelving. Ventilated (steel)shelving is also available at hardware and storage shops and is very sturdy, economical, adjustable and easy to install. By spacing the shelves tightly together just the size for the tubs you will maximise your storage. Labelling the tubs will assist everyone I finding things too. Keep the shelving as shallow as possible- so that the tubs sit right to the front to retain order and save space. Heavy items eg fuel, pool chemicals and paint need to be stored on the floor or low. Then allocate according to the method of sorting mentioned above, within that grouping position the most often used items between waist and eye height. Awkward stuff like bikes really depend on how often they are used if you need to maximise space wall racks are best. I have another couple of photos I will send later if I get a chance :)

I don't use a dryer... Use nature's solar power. Live in Queensland, Australia. Everything goes straight from the washing machine to the clothesline on a hanger. Then straight into the wardrobe. Cuts down in ironing too, very little ironing... as nothing gets crushed. I also fold linen straight from the clothesline ... Everything put away straight away.

Thanks Mia, I love hearing feedback. Best of luck on your project.

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Any delays for one trade can easily throw out the timing and availability of the next subcontractor which can have a snowball effect and can potentially cause significant increases in the project duration and cost Finances can also play a huge part in a successful client-builder relationship. A good builder will be upfront with their schedule of fee’s and pricing from the beginning and a good client must ensure they pay their invoices on time. If this falls down then so might the schedule. Your builder should be using an approved contract from either the QBCC or Master Builders which clearly outlines the schedule of progress and payments. Withholding money when a stage has been reached can quickly turn the relationship sour. Don’t interfere Don’t second guess or questions your builder’s decision to approach a task or construct something a particular way. 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