Shed Storage Tricks

The storage shed saga is inevitable. Whether you've: a) built that shed, b) had it built, or c) had it delivered ... it's only a matter of time before it fills up with stuff. Storage sheds are like magnets. They attract everything in sight (and not just the metallic stuff). Before long, you're looking for more space ...

As I rambled yesterday, if you want to maximize the storage space in your shed, it's ultra-important to pick the right design. The trick is to get as much of the junk off the floor as possible. Of course, you won't be able to get the lawn tractor, the garden tiller, or the snow thrower off the floor.

The prime candidates? All the other miscellaneous yard junk ...

A pegboard always comes in handy and won't set you back more than a handful of bucks. You can pick and choose from the different hooks individually, or pick up a box of assorted shapes and sizes. The assortment might be the best way to start ... once you get home and start loading up the pegboard, you'll quickly figure out what else you'll need.

My favorite shed storage trick is to use the space between the vertical framing. Just nail those leftover 2x4 scraps horizontally between the verticals and you'll have lots of narrow shelf space ... perfect for holding coffee cans full of nails and other goodies, like wasp spray and WD40.

Just remember to keep lids on those cans 'o nails, lest this happen to you ... :O