Here’s How to Choose the Best Outdoor Storage Options for Your Backyard

DIY Storage Shed Packages

You can also opt to build your own wood storage shed. These DIY Storage Sheds can be customized to suit your specific space and storage requirements. Design choices range from simple garden sheds, to dual-entry sheds, to full size corner sheds with double doors. The two latter options are particularly well-suited to storing riding mowers and lawn tractors. Here’s how it works: We provide the lumber, materials, and step-by-step instructions, and you do the cutting and assembly. If time won’t allow for DIY, our Home Installs service can complete your project. DIY Storage Sheds are available at all Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Building Centre locations.

Interior Shed Storage

Once your shed is complete it’s important to maximize the storage space it offers. Here’s some solutions to keep everything in your shed safe and accessible.

Lockable Cabinet

If your shed contains hazardous items like paints, thinners, fertilizers, or other toxic materials you should keep them safely locked up in a storage cabinet. This is especially important if you have young children or pets.

What Not to Store Outdoors

Some items should not be stored outside. This includes paint, which can be damaged by extreme heat and cold. Pet food should also be stored indoors as raccoons and other animals will smell it and try to get inside your storage area.

Keeping your outdoor gear stored and organized makes you more functional, and makes your yard more attractive. Take an inventory of what you have and establish your storage requirements. You’ll get a good idea of which outdoor storage options will work best for you.