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Plan a garage or loft clear-out
The garage or loft is a dumping ground. Get a safe, step-by-step plan to clear it and keep it usable.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me plan a garage or loft clear-out. Which space: [garage / loft / shed] Rough size and access: [e.g. loft with a ladder, no boards] What's in there: [e.g. old toys, paint, boxes from the last move, tools] Help I have: [e.g. a friend for the morning] Where things can go: [tip, charity, selling, family] Time: [e.g. one Saturday] Before you start, ask me up to 3 short questions if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers. Then: 1. A step-by-step plan for the day. 2. Sorting rules, including what to do with sentimental items and kids' stuff. 3. Safety tips (lifting, ladders, dust) and items that need special disposal, like paint, chemicals and batteries. 4. A storage layout so I can find things after. Tell me to check my council's rules for special waste. UK English. Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. garage / loft / shed: a short note you already have. e.g. loft with a ladder, no boards: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
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