How do you handle the contents of a garage or shed after a death?
Short answer: Take your time, wear gloves and sturdy shoes, work with someone else rather than alone, set aside valuables and keepsakes, separate metal from the rest, keep chemicals, gas bottles and anything suspect out of the pile and take photos as you go, because garages and sheds often hold decades of accumulated tools, parts and materials and can contain hazards as well as hidden treasures.
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A clear-out done under time pressure leads to mistakes, so allow a few sessions if you can.
Work with someone
Sheds can hold heavy and sharp items, so having a second person makes the work safer and more bearable.
Photograph as you go
Photos of items before they are moved help with records, with buyers and with family conversations about what was found.
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ScrapTrade buyers can quote from photos of the shed contents, which lets you plan before you lift anything.
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