How to Organize Wooden Sheds
Do you already own a wooden shed? If so, you know just how important a well organized shed can be. Garden sheds can fill up with unwanted items quite rapidly because they are relatively small. The best time to start organizing is now. And, you're a lot better off if your shed is new with nothing in it yet.
For those that have a wooden shed full of items, you will have to start by removing EVERYTHING and start from scratch. It may seem like a lot of work now but it will be a lot easier in the long run and take less time.
You may be one of those people who finds it hard to throw anything away (I'm one of them). If the item has no sentimental value and you never use it, its best to throw it out, sell it (or better yet, donate it).
Once you have taken out all the unnecessary items, take some time to group like items. For instance, all your tools in one group, all your garden supplies in another group, and so on.
Place smaller items into appropriate sized containers or bins. These will be placed on shelves according to how often the items inside are used. Go higher up for things are used less frequently. You'll also want to have the containers labeled on the ends for easy identification.
When you are ready to start putting everything back into the wooden shed, put items that you use frequently towards the front or in a place that is easiest to get to.
If you have a lot of long handled tools, such as rakes and shovels, you should purchase or build a tool rack to hold them.
Workbenches are also a great item to have in your wooden shed. You don't have to have the best one, just one that gets the job done. It should have sturdy legs so you can place heavy items on it and any hammering that you may need to do. There should also be storage room under the bench for easy access to tools.
To make it easier to wheel larger items in and out the shed, build yourself a simple ramp for the doorway. It doesn't have to be permanent, but if you want it to be, make sure your build it from pressure-treated wood that won't rot from moisture.
Once you're done, you'll be amazed at the amount of extra space you have. Wooden sheds are a great place for storage, so you can tell just how important it is go keep it organized.
For those that have a wooden shed full of items, you will have to start by removing EVERYTHING and start from scratch. It may seem like a lot of work now but it will be a lot easier in the long run and take less time.
You may be one of those people who finds it hard to throw anything away (I'm one of them). If the item has no sentimental value and you never use it, its best to throw it out, sell it (or better yet, donate it).
Once you have taken out all the unnecessary items, take some time to group like items. For instance, all your tools in one group, all your garden supplies in another group, and so on.
Place smaller items into appropriate sized containers or bins. These will be placed on shelves according to how often the items inside are used. Go higher up for things are used less frequently. You'll also want to have the containers labeled on the ends for easy identification.
When you are ready to start putting everything back into the wooden shed, put items that you use frequently towards the front or in a place that is easiest to get to.
If you have a lot of long handled tools, such as rakes and shovels, you should purchase or build a tool rack to hold them.
Workbenches are also a great item to have in your wooden shed. You don't have to have the best one, just one that gets the job done. It should have sturdy legs so you can place heavy items on it and any hammering that you may need to do. There should also be storage room under the bench for easy access to tools.
To make it easier to wheel larger items in and out the shed, build yourself a simple ramp for the doorway. It doesn't have to be permanent, but if you want it to be, make sure your build it from pressure-treated wood that won't rot from moisture.
Once you're done, you'll be amazed at the amount of extra space you have. Wooden sheds are a great place for storage, so you can tell just how important it is go keep it organized.
