Getting the Garden Shed in Shape for Summer |
Posted: June 9, 2017 |
However, more often than not it can be a place to store all manner of clutter. From old tools that are far past their best, to broken lawn mowers and childrens' bikes that haven't been used for years. Unfortunately sheds are not the most secure of places and are often broken into, so they don't make the most effective storage options, and the more clutter they have inside them that isn't organised, the less useful they are as a whole.
Here we look at some ways for you to organise your shed effectively so it can become the practical outdoor sanctuary it was meant to be.
What do you really need in there?
Think about what you really need in your shed. There are some essential items that no shed should be without. Remember with heavy duty tools that will be used a lot you really get what you pay for, so think quality over price where possible so you don't end up replacing the tools more often than you need to.
The following items are shed essentials:
How do I organise my shed?
This is the important bit because it makes the difference between having a shed full of random stuff, and having an organised shed with useful storage space and containing well maintained practical items. Sometimes, if you only have a small shed, the only way to have a truly organised space is to make use of a self-storage unit to store valuable items that are not required all year round.
The first step is to go through everything in there and get rid of the items that have degraded beyond repair, or that are simply useless in every sense of the word. If you have items in there that really shouldn't be - like old bikes and toys - consider putting them in self-storage until you have decided what to do with them.
You will then need to take everything out and think practically about what you really need inside the shed in order to store those items effectively.
Here are some ideas for storing items in the shed:
Remember to be as creative as you like with your shed and you'll start to feel like you've created a very personal space that is both practical and attractive. A shed is definitely a place for upcycling so don't be afraid to think out of the box and use random items to serve practical purposes. If you go to car boots keep your eye out for cheap cuts of wood and old jars and tins that could be used effectively in your outdoor sanctuary. The sooner you've got it how you want it, the sooner you can get in there enjoying it – maybe in an old armchair with radio, cup of tea and a tin of biscuits.
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