Expand Space with Outdoor Storage By Gary Milke
When every inch of your home has been maximized for storing your belongings, outdoor storage can expand your storage options. Outdoor storage frees up space so you can reclaim areas of your home or garage for other purposes.
Outdoor storage is available in a variety of formats. From portable canopies to custom-built sheds, outdoor storage can protect your valuables while helping to eliminate clutter from your home and garage.
There are many options for outdoor storage. A shed or additional garage can serve as a fitting home for storing tools, lawn equipment, vehicles, ATVs, bicycles and toys. Portable garages can help protect items from the snow, rain and wind with a minimal investment. Outdoor storage closets can help you get better organized by providing a protected space for valuables.
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Outdoor Tool Wall Grid Kit
The Outdoor Tool Wall Grid Kit is the perfect solution to your outdoor tool storage needs. With three baskets and a sturdy hook that easily attach to a metal grid there\’s no tool too tough for this storage system. The powder-coated finish provides extra protection for the durable steel construction of this versatile garage storage system. Get your outdoor tools organized in a snap. Order the Outdoor Tool Wall Grid Kit now. |
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Classic Cedar Storage Chest – 5-Foot Cedar Chest
There is no more attractive or versatile storage solution than a classic cedar chest – either indoors or outdoors. This chest is made of solid white cedar and comes in your choice of three sizes (assembly required). The indoor version is elegantly designed and perfect for adding some extra storage space to any room – as a hope chest, blanket box, bench, coffee table, or toy chest (please use caution when using to store toys, as any chest with a lid can be dangerous to small children). And, it's lined on the bottom with red cedar – which not only smells wonderful, but protects contents fro |
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Free Shipping. Storage Box
Keep your backyard, garden and patio looking neat and tidy with this helpful and beautiful outdoor storage box. Constructed of insect and weather resistant western red cedar, this storage bench will help you to keep all your garden tools, pool equipment or any other outdoor supplies protected, hidden and organized. Store all outdoor tools in this hinged deck storage box so you don\’t have to run around the rest of your house looking for what you need. This patio storage bench also provides you with extra seating during summer dinner parties or a place for you to sit and relax while enjoying |
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Thermos Vacuum-Insulated 2-qt. Beverage Pot with Pump Dispenser
Perfect for camping, picnics and road trips, this pot\’s vacuum insulation keeps your coffee steaming or your iced tea chilling. With a 360° swivel base and press-button dispenser, filling your cup is a snap. Transporting is easy with the handle, and don\’t worry about spills—the 2-qt. pot has a locking top. Stainless steel finish. Hand wash. Imported. |
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Toro 29210 43-Gallon Gardening Spring Bucket
\”TORO\” COLLAPSIBLE MULTI-\nPURPOSE BUCKET\n*43 gallon\n*22\” dia. x 26\” high\n*Collapses to 3\” high\n*Great for grass, weeds,\nplant material, etc.\n*Lightweight, heavy-duty\nconstruction\n*Made from tear and mildew\nresistant, UV treated mesh\nsupported plastic canvas\n*Extra strong sleeved spring\nfor secure standing\n*Four cushioned handles\n*Perforated base for drainage\nand air flow |
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Free Shipping. Classic Deck Box – 4\’
Get more outdoor storage space for your patio, deck or garden instantly with this beautiful and elegant deck box. This classic 3\’ deck box will provide you with a place to store your garden tools, pool equipment and toys or other outdoor supplies. This patio deck box can also be used as a recycling bin for newspapers or soda cans. Also available, is a waterproof lid (sold separately) to ensure your belongings inside will be protected against rain and mildew. This storage bench is made of 1/2" white nylon which is a commercial grade cutting board material. This cedar storage bench also pr |
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Classic Cedar Storage Chest – 4-Foot Cedar Chest
There is no more attractive or versatile storage solution than a classic cedar chest – either indoors or outdoors. This chest is made of solid white cedar and comes in your choice of three sizes (assembly required). The indoor version is elegantly designed and perfect for adding some extra storage space to any room – as a hope chest, blanket box, bench, coffee table, or toy chest (please use caution when using to store toys, as any chest with a lid can be dangerous to small children). And, it's lined on the bottom with red cedar – which not only smells wonderful, but protects contents fro |
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Classic Accessories 73912 Veranda Cart-Style Barbecue Cover, Medium, 58 Inch
Elegant protection for cart barbecues against the elements. |
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Waterloo 6 Drawer Road Box
About the 6 Drawer Road BoxThe 6 Drawer Road Box offers a spacious and secure area to organize your tool collection. Heavy duty construction features a lockable drop-front panel with gaskets to protect tools against weather and theft. Specially formulated paint is well-suited to outdoor environments. Along the bottom two rails ensure easy use with a forklift.DimensionsTop Storage Area 33.00W x 17.00D x 4.21H inchesTop 5 Drawers 28.42W x 16.18D x 2.00H inchesBottom Drawer 28.42W x 16.18D x 3.00H inches |
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Classic Cedar Storage Chest – 3-Foot Cedar Chest
There is no more attractive or versatile storage solution than a classic cedar chest – either indoors or outdoors. This chest is made of solid white cedar and comes in your choice of three sizes (assembly required). The indoor version is elegantly designed and perfect for adding some extra storage space to any room – as a hope chest, blanket box, bench, coffee table, or toy chest (please use caution when using to store toys, as any chest with a lid can be dangerous to small children). And, it's lined on the bottom with red cedar – which not only smells wonderful, but protects contents fro |
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Modular Storage Shed – 6\’ Wide
This modular storage shed offers a portable storage solution for all of your home storage needs! Available in 4 sizes, the outdoor sheds are perfect for temporary or year-round use, to store garden tools, mowers, motorcycles and more! The garden shed\’s frame and connectors are constructed of 100% commercial grade galvanized steel (Quick Connect assembly). The cover of the tool shed is made of triple-layer waterproof, UV protective polyethylene material, for rugged protection against the elements. Three-piece cover construction makes assembly and maintenance easy! These yard sheds are availabl |
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Items appropriate for outdoor storage include lawn equipment, vehicles, outdoor furniture, and other possessions that are not negatively impacted by changing temperatures. Depending on where you live, outdoor storage may not appropriate for storing items like artwork, photographs or documents which are sensitive to humidity and changing temperatures.
Outdoor furniture can also provide storage solutions. An outdoor storage bench can serve as seating in the summer months while doubling as a home for planters, gardening supplies or grilling tools in the off-season. Some outdoor side tables or ottomans open up to reveal extra storage for seat cushions, candles or tools.
When deciding upon an outdoor storage solution, take into consideration whether the items you’ll be storing require the added protection of a building or if an open storage solution like those provided by portable canopies will suffice. Also take the time to consider all the functions you would like the outdoor storage solution to provide. Will a garden shed double as a children’s play area or workshop? Look for outdoor storage pieces that are designed to withstand the climate and conditions of your region.
With outdoor storage, having no space indoors is not a problem. A little creativity and minimal investment can help make your home and garage clutter free while making the things you need easy to find when you need them most.
