Tips For Shed Organization

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When it comes to home storage, having a shed in your backyard can be a lifesaver. Sheds allow you to store various items that usually take up valuable space in your garage. Things like outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, lawnmowers, and lawn care tools can be stored in your shed instead, freeing up valuable storage space in the rest of your home.

Of course, like any space, your shed can become cluttered and disorganized if you’re not careful, which can be frustrating and time-consuming if you need to find something specific. Before that happens (or if it already has and you need help), look at the top tips for organizing your shed below. They’re brought to you by the storage pros at NSA Storage, so you know they’re going to be super-helpful!

Tip 1: Check the Weather Report

Organizing a shed can often be an hours-long affair. For starters, you’ll need to take a lot of stuff out of the shed, which means putting items outside on your driveway or lawn. The last thing you need is for it to start raining and soak all your stuff, so be sure to check the weather report before starting. That way, you’ll be sure to have dry weather while you organize.

Tip 2: Take Everything Out of Your Shed

As you can imagine, it’s difficult to organize a shed that’s full to the brim with stuff. It’s better to take everything out so you can start with a clean slate.

Tip 3: Use a Tarp when Organizing a Garden Shed

If you’re emptying your garden shed, and it’s surrounded by grass, put down a large tarp first. That way, you can lay out all of your tools on the tarp, see them better, protect them from possible wet grass, and protect your grass, also. There’s nothing worse than losing some nails in the grass and finding them later—ouch!

Tip 4: Assess Your Space

Once your shed is completely cleared, give yourself a few minutes to check it out and determine exactly the amount of space you’re dealing with. Is there room to put up shelving? Does it have rafters to hang stuff? What items do you need to access easily, and where can you put them? If you answer these questions before organizing, you’ll have better results in maximizing shed space.

Tip 5: Use Shelving

There’s no denying that shelving of any kind can significantly increase the amount of storage space in your shed by utilizing vertical space. Some of the bigger metal shelving you can find in big-box home improvement stores can be upwards of 6 feet tall and have five or six big, roomy shelves.

Any kind of shelving works in a shed, but attaching shelf brackets directly to the wooden beams is secure and hassle-free. If you have extra lumber, turning it into shelves and using simple brackets can be a great money-saving solution. Plus, you can go even higher and use more vertical space. (Just be careful!)

Tip 6: Create Dedicated Spaces in Your Shed

By creating dedicated spaces, you’ll keep your shed well-organized, and you won’t waste time searching for things when you need them. Be sure to put items back in their dedicated spaces after every use to maintain the system.

Tip 7: Put an Emphasis on Power Tool Organization

A good rake or shovel can set you back 20 or 30 bucks. On the other hand, a high-quality table saw, cordless drill, wood planer, or welding equipment can cost several hundred dollars or more. To make sure you don’t lose or damage your expensive hardware, organizing your power tools demands more attention than regular tools.

Experts recommend custom holders and pegboards to keep power tools organized well and away from possibly wet or humid surfaces. It’s also recommended to store batteries and chargers in a designated spot and create a charging area for all your battery-operated power tools. In short, take extra care when organizing power tools so they stay in excellent working condition.

Tip 8: Make a Gardening Tool Holder with PVC Pipes

1. Start with a 5-gallon plastic bucket. You can reuse a paint bucket or purchase a new one.
2. Purchase 20 feet of 2-inch PVC pipe and cut it into 2-foot lengths.
3. Fill the bottom of the bucket about 6 to 8 inches using a small bag of quick-drying cement.
4. Before the cement dries completely, but after it has hardened slightly, place the ten 2-foot long PVC pipes into it, standing vertically and spaced equally. The garden tool handles will slot into the empty spaces once it’s dried.
5. Ensure the PVC pipes are stable and not leaning to one side.
6. Let the concrete dry completely.
7. Place your new garden tool holder in a corner of your shed and fill it with up to 10 large garden tools.

More DIY Shed Organization Tips

• Use magnetic strips to organize small hand tools.
• Store small items in clear containers, including plastic and glass.
• Using large hooks, hang bicycles, hoses, extension cords, and other items from the ceiling rafters.
• Use a pegboard to organize hand tools.
• Clean up each time you use something. This will help keep your shed organized long-term.
• Use the back of your shed’s doors to hang stuff on hooks.
• Repurpose an old dresser as a toolbox.

Shed Full? No Problem!

At NSA Storage, we know a thing or two about organizing a storage area! We hope today’s tips will help you organize your shed just how you like it. If you need more storage space, however, we can help. NSA Self Storage rents several sizes of storage units to fit practically anything, even cars and boats! Whatever you need to store, we can help you do it safely and affordably. Reserve a storage unit from NSA Self Storage today, and let us help you keep your home and your life well-organized!