Now that the wether is getting cooler, it is the perfect time to organize and purge your outdoor storage shed. - Pull everything out of the shed and thoroughly clean out all the dirt, cobwebs and anything else that has made its way into the shed uninvited. This would be a perfect opportunity to use a fogging bug spray or hire a pest control service.
- While the shed is empty, take accurate measurements of the space inside. This will be handy when locating shelving and storage bins.
- Take inventory of the items needing to be returned to the shed. Decide if you want to store the items on the wall, on a shelve, in a box, etc. Inspect everything to insure they need to be returned to the shed. Will the yard tools survive another season? Do they need to be replaced? Has the can of paint dried? Purge as much as possible.
- Group all like items together: Tools, Paints/Chemicals, Planting and lawn equipment, Sports equipment, Car Care, Seasonal Decorations, etc.
- Organize your items by using nails on the wall, shelving, pegboards/hooks, a tool box, plastic boxes. You do not have to spend a lot of money on organizational items. Be creative with what you already have on hand.
- When placing the items back into the shed, consider the items that will be used the most. Place those items closest to the door for easy access.
- Secure the door with a lock to keep children and hopefully thieves out.
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