5 Ways to Make the Most of a Mini Storage Shed
Adding a mini storage shed from Carport Kingdom to your property is a great way to open up some storage space that can be used for a range of purposes. While these sheds aren’t big, they can be used efficiently to store a surprising number of things. Our goal with this article is to give you some creative ideas that you can put to use to get the most out of the shed you’ve added to your property.
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#1 – Lawncare Headquarters
One of the best – and perhaps most obvious – uses for a mini storage shed is as a home for all of your lawn care equipment. Rather than cluttering up your garage or just leaving these tools out to weather in the elements, you can place everything in your shed when not in use. Add a few shelves or bins to collect some of your smaller items, and leave room in the middle of the shed to park your mower. The added convenience of keeping all of your lawn tools together will be an immediate upgrade to this ongoing maintenance task.
#2 – Store the Kids’ Toys
If you have children, there is a good chance that you have a large collection of toys used specifically outside the yard. Those toys could include plastic shovels and buckets for playing in the dirt, an inflatable pool for the summer, soccer balls and other sports equipment, and on and on.
Often, these things are just left outside throughout the year, and they don’t last as long as a result. Also, if you leave the toys on the grass, you’ll have to clean them up each time you need to mow. Using your shed, or part of the shed, as a storage space for outdoor toys will give everything a convenient resting place.
#3 – Protect Your Cooking Gear
Many people love to cook outside at the grill in the summer. While it’s not a good idea to grill inside your shed, you can use this space for storage to keep your equipment in good condition. Consider tucking the grill inside the shed in the winter when you won’t use it, so you can protect the metal components and keep rust at bay. There are also plenty of accessories related to outdoor cooking that can be stored in your shed. Using this approach will ensure that your grill and all of its gear are in good condition and ready to go each time you want to prepare a meal for family and friends.
#4 – A Fishing Tackle Room
Do you have a large collection of fishing gear for your various outings and expeditions? This equipment can quickly dominate a garage, and the garage setting might not be as protected as you would like if vehicles are coming in and out. With a small shed, you can consider dedicating the entire space to your fishing hobby, meaning all of your favorite pieces of gear will be safe and secure until the time comes to hit the water once again.
#5 – An Organized Storage Unit
It might be best to simply think of your mini storage shed as a rental storage unit you don’t have to pay for each month. Rather than renting out a small space at a commercial facility, you can build one on your property and organize it to get maximum use out of the square footage you created. Think about using a collection of plastic bins or tubs with secure lids to get as much into the shed as possible without creating a mess. Make sure the bins you select are stackable so you can utilize all of the space – horizontal and vertical – that the shed offers.
You might be surprised by how much can actually fit inside a mini storage shed when you are intentional about your actions. Of course, it also helps to have a shed that is the perfect size for the available space, so you can squeeze every last bit of storage capacity out of the project. Design yours today with Carport Kingdom and we’ll take it from there!
