DIY Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage benches, sheds and closets help eliminate clutter and free up space in your garage or home for other purposes. Outdoor storage allows you to safely store patio furniture, bicycles, lawn equipment, gardening tools and sports equipment. Does this Spark an idea?
Outdoor Storage Needs
Before tackling a DIY outdoor storage project, take into consideration the type of items you need to store. Also take the time to consider all the functions you would like the outdoor storage to provide. Will the outdoor storage space double as a potting shed, children's play area or workshop? Will the space require electricity and insulation to protect the items inside from temperature swings? For lawn equipment, bicycles or ATVs, an outdoor shed may be the best choice to keep equipment organized and easy to access. For items like hoses, flower pots and small gardening tools, a small storage bench might suffice.
Outdoor Sheds
An outdoor storage shed is an excellent place to store garden tools, lawn equipment, bicycles, rakes, shovels and other tools. As a DIY project, you can build an outdoor storage shed from a kit or from existing plans, or design the storage shed to fit your specific needs. A small outdoor shed can serve as a tool shed. A larger 12-by-12-foot shed with gable doors allows easy storage and removal of lawn mowers or tractors. Outdoor sheds can be designed to become a focal point on your property or to match your home by utilizing the same siding and roofing materials.
Outdoor Storage Benches
Outdoor storage benches are an ideal weekend DIY project. A storage bench serves as seating in the summer months and doubles as a home for outdoor toys, gardening supplies or grilling tools in the off-season. Storage benches should be built with materials designed to withstand the elements. They can be designed with lift-off or hinged lids to provide convenient access to the items stored inside. A set of storage benches can add style to your deck or patio while providing a place to store cushions, candles and bug spray.
Outdoor Storage Closets
If you have limited storage needs, an outdoor storage closet may be all you require. An outdoor storage closet is ideal for storing and organizing shovels, rakes, and other tools. A storage closet can be constructed to fit in a space right behind the garage or along the patio. An ideal DIY project, outdoor storage closets can be designed to fit your specific needs. You can choose a closet without a door that provides a good place for storing firewood, or a closet with locking door to keep the items inside safe and secure.
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