Some tips for getting the most out of the space you have
The proper use of your shed depends on it’s intended function. Of course, you know how to use your shed, but we wanted to toss out a few tips that make your already great ideas even better.
- If you are going to use your shed for storage, adding shelves or a loft might give you a little extra space. It can be done pretty easily with pre-built shelf kits, or just a little ingenuity on your part.
- Leaving some aisle space can save you a lot of frustration when you decide that you do, in fact, need that extra cell phone charger in the bottom of the bottom box in the very back corner.
- While on the subject of boxes, color coding your boxes before you store them away, and keeping a master list in the shed can be really helpful when you need something. Try buying some colored adhesive dots, and putting a number on each to match your list. (for instance: red dot=electronics 1=video camera etc.)
- If tool storage is your thing, consider magnetic strips for steel handled items, or installing a pegboard with pegs for them. For larger tools like rakes and shovels, a peg system works well, and, in a pinch, a small 30 gallon drum, or heavy trash can can be used to keep them with the handle down so that you have less tangling.
- If you are going to store heavier lawn equipment like gasoline powered mowers, consider buying, or building a ramp to make getting them inside easier. Ramps are cheap, and easy to build, and whatever effort you put forth to get one, will be save a thousand times over, and you will have fewer backaches.
- If you plan to do light work, like sharpening tools, or potting plants in your small shed, you can easily install a work bench in most shed types, and most dealers will install one for you for a small fee as well.
- If your sheds purpose is as a garden shed, adding a slatted potting bench can be a very valuable addition. Some extra shelves for holding plants as you pot them, or let them harden off will maximize it’s usefulness.
- Adding an electric line to your shed can give you that little bit of extra light you need to do your work or find your stuff. Be sure to follow local ordinances with all electrical installations.
There are a lot of other tips and tricks to maximize your minimal space, if you have some, feel free to share by commenting below.
