The Best Tips For Organizing Wooden Sheds
Jul 2nd, 2010 by Donald Rickerby
Surely, you understand how important its is to have a well organized wooden shed if you already own one. Simply because wooden sheds fill up with unnecessary items quite quickly since they are so small to begin with. The best time to start organizing it is before you even have anything in it.
For those that have a wooden shed full of items, you will have to start by removing EVERYTHING and start from scratch. It may seem like a lot of work now but it will be a lot easier in the long run and take less time.
There are those of us who find it hard to throw anything away (as it might be important later on), but if its an item that never gets used and has no sentimental value, then just throw it out, donate, or sell them.
Once you have taken out all the unnecessary items, take some time to group like items. For instance, all your tools in one group, all your garden supplies in another group, and so on.
Place smaller items into appropriate sized containers or bins. These will be placed on shelves according to how often the items inside are used. Go higher up for things are used less frequently. You’ll also want to have the containers labeled on the ends for easy identification.
Now you can start putting all your grouped items back into the wooden shed. Items used more often should be placed closer to the front of the shed or on shelves at shoulder height.
Rakes and shovels (long-handled tools) should be organized on a tool rack that can be made or purchased for a reasonable price.
Another great item to have in a wooden shed is a nice workbench. It doesn’t have to be fancy. The best kind has four sturdy legs in case you need to place heavy items on it or for hammering on. A simple wood shelf underneath is a great place to store your power tools, too.
Build yourself a very simple, basic ramp for the step up at the doorway so you can wheel larger items in and out easier. If you want the ramp to be permanent, be sure to use pressure-treated wood so it doesn’t rot right away from contact with the ground.
You’ll probably be surprised how you came up with all the extra space you now have in your shed. And, that is exactly what wooden sheds are ideal for. So you can see just how important it is to have a well organized shed.
For more help on organizing your wooden shed, check out Donald Rickerby’s free eBook: Getting the Most Out of Your Shed. It contains over 100 tips to help you maximize your shed’s potential. BestWoodenSheds.com also contains kits for wooden sheds, shed plans, and a lot more helpful information.
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