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SHED STORAGE SOLUTIONS Stay
TIDY WORK AREA
START WITH SHELVES
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Sheds don’t often come with shelving or wall hooks, so measure up and work out a shelving system pronto! Racks are a fantastic way of organising your belongings, making full use of both the height and width.
Shed storage SOLUTIONS
STORE SEED PACKETS IN FABRIC BASKETS
Make your shed storage stylish with the addition of fabric baskets to store seed packets, colour coded twines and more. They not only add a cheerful touch, they are collapsible when not needed, so they make a good solution for small sheds.
Ensureyour garden tools and potting paraphernalia stay organised with these tips
Finding your secateurs can be tricky if the shed’s piled high with toys, cushions and garden furniture, so let these storage ideas lighten the load.
Some garden shed ideas will transform your space so you can accommodate both storage and an area to work, but be realistic about this and don’t force yours to do what it can’t. Firstly you need to plan the primary purpose of your shed: is it for storing tools, garden equipment or bikes? Or do you need something bigger, with windows to act as a workshop? Once this is decided, turn your shed into an organised haven, by starting with a clear out. Pull everything out and sort through what you do and don’t need. Check tools are in working order, and if you have any old or empty paint cans, dispose of those correctly. Whatever you need, you can tailor your shed to suit your storage needs.
CREATE A SYSTEM
Don’t just chuck things into your shed, but think about the things you use most often or what is most needed for the season. Lawnmowers can be stored at the back throughout winter, with rakes and brooms at the front, but come spring, swap these over. Store sharp items safely out of kids’ reach and keep everyday items like gloves and kneelers in crates under benches.
USE WALL SPACE
BUILD A POTTING BENCH
A bench provides a neat place to carry out gardening chores. Potting benches can be pricey, but if you’re a dab hand at DIY, why not make one using leftover wood? You can make a fairly simple structure in an afternoon, then give it a vibrant lick of paint to bring a bit of colour to your shed.
MAKEYOUROWNGARDEN TWINEDISPENSER
Seek storage solutions that are practical and make working in the garden a little easier. If you enjoy using your space as a potting shed then this clever storage idea is just the thing to stay organised, making it extra-easy to find gardening essentials. These DIY dispensers keep garden twine handy. Simply take three stainless steel funnels (check out Amazon for a good selection or upcycle any you already have) and mount to the wall above your bench using a cup hook, then hang in position – no more searching for twine!
UTILISE A PEGBOARD
A pegboard can provide a stylish solution to make the most of the wall behind a potting table or bench. The simple design allows you to use every inch of the wall to peg up the items you need to have within reach. Add a metal rail with S hooks – to hang twines, watering cans and larger tools.
