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Thanks to Tom Benisch of State Farm for this episode of Tips from the Pros about what to store in the garage.

It’s easy for a garage to turn into a catchall storage unit. For most items that’s fine, but some things simply don’t belong in a garage, and they can even become a home hazard without proper storage protection. This list of common red-flag items can help identify what doesn’t belong in the garage.

• Extra fuel. Stashing portable gas cans and propane tanks in the garage can be dangerous: Highly flammable fuel poses a leaking risk. If you store any fuel in the garage, do so only in dedicated, leak-proof containers out of the reach of children and pets and away from potential sources of ignition such as water heaters or power tools...

213 Rickswood Road

Lovely colonial in ideal locale at 213 Rickswood Road in Lutherville, Baltimore County offers an updated look in a traditional package...

8944 Satyr Hill Rd., Baltimore County

This home at 8944 Satyr Hill Rd. in Baltimore County is ideal for the buyer who appreciates the importance of a well kept home in an ideal locale...

3017 Woodside Ave.

A charming front porch greets your entrance into this spacious Baltimore County home. Anchored by glorious hardwood floors, enjoy a large living room with fireplace, quaint dining room and updated kitchen with loads of cabinet and counter space! Fantasic upper level bedroom with en-suite includes flexible space for fourth bedroom/office/playroom and a walk-in attic...

209 2nd Avenue Southwest, Glen Burnie, MD 21061

This Anne Arundel County STUNNER located at 209 2nd Avenue Southwest, offers a perfect blend of contemporary style in a traditional framework...

3100 Hiss Avenue, Parkville, MD 21234

Perfectly perched on a hard to find double lot, 3100 Hiss Avenue is a charming porch front home. This house offers an updated approach to the traditional Parkville cape cod. You will love the spacious living room that includes a fireplace and separate dining room. Both rooms are anchored by rich dark flooring.

The updated kitchen with 42″ cabinets and quartz counters and a stunning first floor bath...

13902 Baldwin Mill Road, Baltimore County

Privately nestled in the heart of Baldwin, this ranch home blends the best of both form and function. Rich, deep hardwood escort you throughout the house. Expansive living room complete with built-ins, fireplace and majestic views, a dining room perfectly sized for large formal gatherings, an informal breakfast room overlooking new deck, pond and a cozy den; perfect for that glass of evening port...

Lovingly cared for by longtime owners, this storybook duplex located in Historic Dundalk offers the perfect marriage of vintage charm and recent updates allowing you to move in and enjoy! Open floor plan, spacious rooms and a delightful sun porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard is just the beginning. Off street parking, garage, finished lower level and third floor makes this your top pick! Priced at $137,500.00, it won’t last long. Contact me for an appointment to see this home .

For people who have a garage, it can often become more of a storage locker and less of a place to put their car. What is behind your garage door? People store everything from lawn maintenance supplies to clothing and toys in garages. Often times there is no room for the car.

If this task is too much for you, start with one corner and go from there. Give yourself blocks of a couple hours at a time over a two week period to work on the project. There is no rule that says you have to do everything all at once. By breaking the job into smaller parts, you will find it to be less intimidating.

Assess the space you have available...