3D Shed Builder
We’ve all been there.
You walk into the tool shed, ready to work, only to discover the necessary tools are tangled up, missing, or stuck in a corner behind all the tools you don’t need. After many frustrating minutes of rummaging through the jumbled contents, you’re annoyed and ready to quit before even beginning. There is a solution to this backyard tool shed jungle! Investing in a few worthwhile hours and products will spare you from the previous exasperating drudgery. Keep your organizing method practical and simple. Apply those two criteria, and maintaining organization will be a breeze.
1. Pegboards
Pegboards are a necessity. Life changes, and so do the tools you use, need, or prefer. Pegboards are flexible storage, and their contents can be rearranged whenever needed with minimal effort. This one is made of metal and is sturdier than a wooden pegboard. View Pegboard on Amazon Customize your pegboard storage with bins, hooks, and rods. An assorted pack like this one is a great starter kit. View Pegboard Storage Set
2. Sturdy hooks
While pegboards are the backbone of tool shed storage, sometimes you need something with muscle. These hooks are sturdy and perfect for holding larger tools such as shovels, rakes, and weed eaters. Install them in pairs to cradle larger objects, such as leaf blowers or ladders. View Assorted Hooks on Amazon
3. Floor organizer
This floor organizer is another option for storing handled tools. It tucks neatly into the corner, which minimizes its footprint. Pulling a tool from its place when the rack is full may not be easy, but if you can’t hang tools, it’s definitely better than leaning tools against a wall, after which they will fall into a heap and become a tripping hazard. View Tool Tower Rack on Amazon
4. Cord/Hose keepers
Nobody actually pines for the day they will need to untangle loose extension cords or contrary garden hoses. Save your sanity and time with these handy organizers. View Cord/Hose Keepers on Amazon. Simply coil the cord or hose into a tidy circle, wrap these around the coil, fasten securely, and hang it either on a pegboard or hook.
5. Shelving
Going vertical is the best way to increase storage space in a small tool shed. Shelving is the answer to neatly storing all those random bottles, boxes, and items which cannot be suspended. Be sure to choose shelving that is sturdy with movable shelves such as this one: View Shelving Unit on Amazon
6. Bins
Once you have shelves installed, some smaller items are best stored in a container and not allowed to run amuck throughout the other self-contained items. Be sure to group similar items together in each bin, then stick a label to its front for easy reference. These bins are not only practical, but also look great. The opaque sides help maintain an uncluttered, uniform look while the lid help protect from dust or foreign objects. When not in use, they can be collapsed and require minimum storage space. View Storage Bins on Amazon
7. Buckets
If there’s one thing you can almost never have enough of for outdoor work, it’s buckets. These are particularly helpful for corralling all those bags of loose material that tip over with the slightest nudge, scattering their particles all over the floor. We’re talking about you potting soil, sand, rock, and ice melt. Either keep the products in their bags, place inside the buckets, and secure the lid, or pour the contents into the bucket and toss the unstable bags. If tossing the bags, be sure to label the bucket with any pertinent information about its contents. Not only do the buckets provide hassle-free storage, but they are easily transported to your work area. These particular bucket lids lock to ensure protection against pests of all sizes. View Buckets on Amazon
8. Lumber racks
Storing boards or garden stakes can be efficiently done in at least two different ways. The easiest, and probably most economical, is standing them upright inside a barrel or garbage can. Another method is to install racks that hang on the wall. The racks have a couple advantages over the garbage can method. They won’t tip over if the contents are too tall or top heavy. They are on the wall and off the floor, which doubles your storage space. Whichever lumber rack you choose to use, be sure it has ends on the arms to keep the lumber or stakes from falling off and decking someone’s head or smashing a vulnerable toe. View Lumber Rack on Amazon.
It requires some time and resources to organize a space, but the results are unquestionably worth the effort. Take time to consider how you use tools. If things are arranged in a way that is convenient and efficient for your unique method of working, it will be an investment of both time and money you’ll never regret. Your sanity will thank you too!