Wooden garden sheds are a great solution to all the problems you may have with garden storage.

If you discover you garden area has been hampered by unpleasant looking piles of empty plant pots, big bags of compost, seed trays and gardening equipment or if you find yourself having to park your car outside because your garage is full of clutter, junk and odds and ends, then it is time to get a wooden garden shed.

The correct wooden shed will enhance the look of your garden, keep all your equipment safe and dry and if done correctly it will definitely add to the value of your home.

It could also double as a workplace and if needed a nice little place to hang out and have an afternoon cup of coffee!

There are plenty of options when it comes to wooden garden sheds, so how best to make a decision which one will suit you best?

Size is important when it comes to your wooden garden shed.

Firstly consider the size of the wooden shed you will need. Figure out the space that will be filled by all the things you want to store and don’t forget to figure in some extra room to gain access to it safely and easily. There is nothing worse than having to move the ride on lawn mower to get out a rake stored at the very back!

Another consideration that is often skipped over is the size of the door opening. Your wooden garden shed may be large enough to fit your big fancy ride-on mower but that won’t be handy if you can’t get it through the front door.

What is the answer? If you posses big items to put in storage, seek out a shed with either wide sliding doors or double doors, and the capability of a ramp can make the job of push carts, mowers and barrows easier to maneuver inside.

If you want a workspace in your wooden shed like a work bench on one side make sure you plan for enough space and that your roof is high enough so you can stand comfortably. Once you have chosen a size, go for one size bigger if possible. It is a common complaint that wooden garden sheds get too small and you will outgrow yours if you don’t. There are always more items to store in it.

By Hamish Murphy

Hamish specializes in outdoor storage options, garden sheds and also metal and wood sheds.

He runs the popular website for New Zealanders called “New Zealand Shed Reviews providing information to help people choose the best shed for their needs.

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If you want to protect your car from the elements but don’t have the money or proper layout for a big garage, consider a carport. Carports, unlike garages, don’t have four walls but they do provide great protection for your vehicle. Normally, people attach a carport to the house so they use the side of the house as protection on one wall. Depending on where you build them and the house design, the house might even provide two walls for the port. Either way, the additional ventilation makes them even better on hot summer days than a garage that doesn’t have air conditioning.

Do you live in an area that has snow and ice in the winter? If so, you’ll love the extra protection offered by a carport. While the wind might blow a little snow on top of your car, if placed in a protected area, you won’t have a mountain of snow to remove in the morning before you leave for the workplace.

Snow isn’t the only irritant that comes from winter weather. Ice is far worse to remove than its counterpart, snow, is. The winter weather can rapidly change from rain to sleet and leave you with the tough job of scraping off a thick layer of ice frozen to your windshield. This can take hours to remove. Since your time is precious, you’ll find that you can save it with a carport to protect your car from the rain that freezes later in the evening. They’ll be no more frozen doors when you park your car out of the sleet under a protected roof.

Weather is fickle and a wonderful spring day can suddenly turn into a nightmare of hail. Those little bullets from the sky can cause plenty of damage to your car. Most of the time, the damage is just enough for your deductible but not enough for you to file an insurance claim that makes your premiums increase. You’ll save your car’s beauty and years of service when you add a carport to your home.

Windstorms also take their toll and blow debris everywhere. Carports can help prevent some of the damage caused by their wrath. While a bad storm can still wreak havoc on your vehicle with large limbs and heavy debris, it also can do the same if you have it parked in a garage. The carport takes the brunt of the damage just as a garage would in that case.

The sun is wonderful, unless you’re a car’s finish and then it can bleach out the color and leave the car looking dull and old within a few years. A carport protects your car from that type of damage and helps you to protect your large investment in your car. By providing daily protection, you’ll keep your car looking as new as the day you bought it for years to come. It also helps prevent those hot, hot seats that burn your legs when you first get into the car.

Carports are far more affordable than a garage and yet provide almost the same protection. The lower cost makes it the perfect solution to protect your vehicle in an attractive manner without breaking the bank. You’ll be happy you did when you’re half way to work while your neighbor is still scraping the ice off his car.

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With warehouses becoming bigger and bigger, and the need for stock to be organised well along with quick access, structural racking is the best way to efficiently store a large amount of stock and still allow for changes in the type of stock stored.

This way of racking is fully customizable to the individual needs depending on what it is being used to help store. This is an advantage as stock may change and the same type of item may not need to be stored in the same place again, or even at all. Different types of stock can be easily accommodated.

The density of the storage can also be hugely increased using this racking. Because it can be stacked upward the ground which used to occupy only one pallet of stock can now handle as many as the height of the building allows. This means less area is needed to store stock, reducing overhead costs.

A problem with many types of storage is the weight of which it is able to handle. With structural storage the problem can be solved because it can be constructed in such a way it becomes a lot stronger and sturdier and therefore is able to handle a lot more weight. This again makes it a highly flexible choice in storing stock.

Being able to access stock quickly when needed is also able to be accomplished. Because the storage is essential modular the layout of the ware house can be done in such a way that access is available from all sides. Racking can be built in rows of two units meaning each side is accessible, and with the advantage of upwards storage this again can make warehouses a lot more efficient.

There are other types of racking which can be easily added on, for example rollers can be integrated into the system to allow pallets of stock to be slid to the back and slid forward with ease. This can allow for inventory rotation with the older items being taken first rather than just being left at the back of a stock pile.

Forklifts are a common feature in warehouses, racking can be arranged in such a way to allow a forklift to drive through the corridors created by rows of racking. Because of this and the ability to custom each rack, it makes the system very useful in the storage of pallets. This allows a lot of items to be quickly moved from one location to another.

The final advantage is the cost of racking, because it is modular only the amount needed be brought, and it is easy to sell of unneeded extras. As well as this it can be constructed from cheap and light materials which still maintain structural integrity. The strength comes from the way the storage is designed, not from what it is constructed from.

If you are seeking to improve the efficiency of your current warehouse set up structural racking provides an excellent answer. It is a highly flexible and cheap method of speeding up your distribution process and allows for quick changes in the type of stock which can be stored.

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For people living in areas of constant bad weather, the purchase of a metal carport could inevitably save you money in the long run. Some extensive and weather exposure can cause paint fading, chipping, and other damages to your vehicle. Have a simple storage facility to help protect your car could ensure you a longer use from your car, truck or SUV. Steel carports and metal carport kits are normally easy to locate, assemble, and afford. However before making any purchases, it is always a smart idea to do your research. Determining the size of the structure you need, and the cost you are willing to spend will help guide you in purchasing the best carport for your needs.

A few questions you should ask yourself before buying are; would I need a permanent or portable metal carport, how many cars am I using this structure for, and how much am I willing to spend. As far as cost goes, the portable carport option seems to be more desirable because of its low cost. It is also more popular because of how easy it is to put up and move around. However, if you live in an area that could jeopardize your carport it may be smarter and safer to go with a permanent option. Permanent structures will cost you slightly more, and will require more construction for assembly but for people living in an area with high winds or bad weather it is worth it. If you choose this option, always be sure the base and foundation is secure. If you have a warped or insecure base, the carport could inevitably cause you more problems.

How you want your metal carport assembled will also determine which option best fits your needs. If you enjoy do it yourself projects, these structures will be right up your alley. Of course the portable units are much easier to put up so you may want to go with the permanent structure. This will allow you to create your concrete slab base or foundation, and add features. Carports are generally designed to be able to support 3 to 4 posts per side so be sure you can provide this structure. The roofing you choose will also be determined by the weather in your area. They come arched, flat, or gable, but if you are prone to a lot of snow you may want to get a steeper pitch of a roof.

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If you need extra space for storing and organizing tools and equipment, then you obviously need an outdoor shed. However, if you find building or constructing a shed either time consuming or too much work, then you may conveniently opt to buy an outdoor shed kit.

There are steel, wood or plastic outdoor shed kits which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. After placing an order online or at any other convenient source, the shed of your choice will then conveniently delivered to you in the form of a kit, thereby saving you time and money as compared to manually constructing a shed from scratch and buying all the needed materials at a construction supply or hardware store. Although there are numerous free construction plans for sheds which can be readily downloaded online, stay away from these if you are not a dedicated do-it-yourself type and does not have some basic carpentry skills and equipment.

Selecting the best location to assemble the shed is very important. Chose a spot that is even, dry, well-drained and will support a considerable amount of weight. This will save you the trouble of watching your shed as well as the things contained therein from being flooded or sinking into a pool of mud when the rainy season begins. The same goes for placing the shed in a slope or inclined piece of land. Unless you want your shed with everything in it sliding down or worse, tumbling over, never build it over sloping surface. With respect to size and overall mass, plastic sheds are very lightweight so some do tend to tumble over in strong hurricane winds and this will happen more likely when it is situated in a slope or at the side of a hill. Common sense often gets lost in the excitement of building something new, so keep a “level” head and build your shed over a level piece of land.

After you have chosen the most suitable spot for the shed, next comes putting it all together. Assembling an outdoor shed kit with prefabricated panels will cut down on the time it takes to require to build a shed, not to mention the effort in manually measuring, sawing and nailing all the panels from scratch. Outdoor shed kits come with easy to follow instructions to guide you to placing all the parts neatly into place. Even if the instructions are easily laid out, manually placing and holding the panels together during assembly is not exactly a one man job so have a few friends around to help you out in assembling the shed.

A plastic panel and roof for a plastic outdoor shed kit can be a bit hefty, and so much more for wooden and steel panels if you have chosen such as your outdoor shed. Also, bear in mind that not all kits are necessarily ready to assemble out of the box, and this holds true for some wooden outdoor shed kits. You may still have to buy a couple of steel brackets and braces even if you are building a wooden shed from a kit.

These days, sheds are used for much more than simple yard storage. All over the country, sheds are being customized for anything from “Man caves” to home offices. Here are ten ways your shed can offer an exciting new place for all your activities…

1. Store and Organize your Yard and Garden Tools

The first spot on our list is also the most common, and some would say boring, use of a garden shed. Storing garden tools is after all the reason why most sheds are built. But it doesn’t have to stop there. You can store tractors, bulbs and seeds, unused trellises, and more. All the things you’ll probably never actually use can go in to the garden shed.

2. Miniature Hobby Shop

Another popular use for a shed is for working on your hobbies. After clutter takes over the garage, most of us don’t have any place left to do the thing we like. The shed makes an excellent mini-shop without being trapped into your basement. Supply it with power, plumbing, and cable and you don’t have to leave for hours, even days! You can work on all of your interesting hobbies.

3. Playhouse for your Kids

The kids are always looking for a new place to play. Rather than a dangerous tree-house or the neighbors sandbox, they might like a private place of their own. The shed makes a classic kids playhouse. Supply it with electricity and they’ll be out there for hours while you relax.

4. Game Room – Playhouse for Yourself

Adults can have fun in the shed too – just add a dart board, miniature pool table, foosball table, arcade machines, or any game of your choice and you’re all set to go. Remember shed size is your limit, so try not to pick anything which requires too much maneuvering room.

5. Make Your Shed into a Pool Cabana

A pool cabana is a great place for you and your friends to take a break after a long day of swimming at your pool. Many companies will readily customize your shed to be a pool cabana with running water, toiletries, towels, clothes hangers, and more.

6. Shed Observatory

Here’s a unique one – how about using your garden shed as an observatory? With skylights and a proper telescope, you can gaze up at the stars all night without being bothered by bugs or weather. Of course, if there’s precipitation you may have trouble seeing through the mist.

7. Backyard Office

Some folks just don’t have any extra space in their house – including for a home office. If this is your situation, consider the advantages of a shed based home office. You can work in total peace and quite. You’ll (probably) have an excellent window view. And you won’t have to worry about wading through clutter – although any clients you bring may find it a little, uncommon.

8. Greenhouse

While it’s not all glass, your shed can make an excellent place for growing plants under artificial lights. Whether rare orchids or early bird tomatoes, you can be sure they’ll be out of reach of any household pets or kids. This will probably require a lot of climate control, so be sure to include extra heavy duty wiring.

9. Amish Shed Store Front

Purchase an Amish shed and you’ll have enough room to make your crafts (or grow your plants) and sell them in a store front. Advertise in your paper and invite neighbors and friends to the backyard for business.

10. Shed Gymnasium

Another one of those ‘not enough space’ issues, sheds can make a good place for a small gymnasium. Place your exercise equipment, a small shower, and perhaps a mini fridge for quick refreshments. You’ll come out of the shed feeling better and looking great.

When it comes to finding extra storage space, the bathroom isn’t usually at the top of the list. We tend to think about storage in other parts of the home, but not the bathroom. There are things that people like to store or display in bathrooms, though, and many times bathroom cabinetry or shelving comes as an afterthought.

Since bathrooms are limited in space, you have to consider very carefully what you want to store in there, and what the best way to store it is.

If you have the available floor space, a floor-standing bathroom cabinet might answer all your needs in one unit. This of course takes up the most space, but in the one unit you’ll have display shelves, storage shelves and also an enclosed cabinet, depending on the model you choose. A very clever idea is a unit that is designed to stand on the floor, but straddle the water tank of the toilet. This way, it doesn’t take up unused and precious floor space, and different units provide storage area plus display shelves for knick-knacks, houseplants or extra towels above the toilet

If you don’t have the room for a floor-standing unit, there are a few alternatives available to you. One is replacing the vanity with a larger one. Many bathrooms, however, are not designed for a larger unit and unless you plan on moving the toilet as well this won’t work for you.

Another option is wall-mounted bathroom shelves. There are many, many types of shelves available, made of wood, chrome, and also glass. You can see a wide variety of these shelves through links on The Home Shelving Guide to Bathroom Shelving. The trick is to find shelves that firstly provide you with enough shelf space. Even if you find shelves that you love the look of, if they aren’t big enough you’ll regret it.

What to do when you hardly have any space at all? Consider floating glass shelves. These shelves have no frame, no extra pieces whatsoever. They are only pieces of glass, triangle, square or rectangular with wall-mounting brackets. They have a very small “footprint” and can fit in almost any tiny area on the wall. Many of them are surprisingly strong, too.

When deciding which shelves are good for you, keep in mind how many things you want to store in your bathroom discreetly. Hygiene products and extra rolls of toilet paper (even the snazziest pastel 3-ply stuff) are probably best hidden inside a cabinet. There are certainly units that have both enclosed cabinets and open shelves.

Match the shelves to the décor of the bathroom. Modern chrome and glass angled shelves would look out of place in a bathroom with wood tones and a fancy-framed oval mirror, for example.

Take a good look at the spaces available in your bathroom, particularly the space above the toilet and in the corners. A combination of shelves in these 2 locations in particular will look nice and it will efficiently take advantage of otherwise empty spaces. Another possible location is above the vanity. Most people place mirrors above the sink, but often there’s enough room next to the mirror to put a set of narrow shelves. This is a perfect location for light, glass shelves for displaying a few small trinkets or holding a nice tissue box.

All of the shelves available online have their measurements posted. I recommend that you take the time to measure the spaces you were thinking of before you purchase the shelves. “Eyeballing” the space isn’t always as accurate as you might think.

Finally, think about how your bathroom looks now, and how nice it’ll look with the addition of some small, but nice shelves. Installing some extra shelving in your bathroom will help to keep it organized, while at the same time spruce it up and allow you to decorate it nicely.

Joel Benstein is a Do-It-Yourself enthusiast. Over the years he has taught himself basic plumbing, electrical repair, window screen construction, gardening and landscaping. He is also an avid woodworker. You can see examples of some of his projects and get ideas and information for shelving in your home at http://www.home-shelving-guide.com

A garage is your best option if you need a place to protect your car, truck, boat, or RV from the elements like wind, hail, snow, and harmful UV rays. If you don’t already have a garage on your property, metal garages could be your best bet.

It’s simple enough to build one of these garages used a prefabricated garage kit, which is customizable. You shouldn’t have a problem finding them, since they are widely available online and at hardware stores.

A prefabricated kit is a good option if you need a garage for your vehicle, or just a kind of shed on the back of your property for storing extra equipment like a lawnmower or weed hacker.

It’s faster and easier to build metal garages than it is to build traditional garages. They give your vehicles or tools good protection for less money, though you need to make sure you’re not breaking building codes by erecting one.

You can get one without any central support beams, which gives you room to maneuver and park in your garage. You can even buy one that’s a totally enclosed building that will withstand all but the fiercest of storms. They can also be made of vinyl-covered galvanized steep pipe support or galvanized steel roofing.

If you need a storage unit for the back of your property, metal garages are a good choice. They can be used for anything from bikes, tractors, outdoor toys, hay storage, snow supplies (like shovels), etc.

The possibilities are nearly endless, because these structures come in so many different sizes. A little shed for a motorcycle can serve as a storage unit for bikes or even plastic climbing toys for kids.

A big metal garage made for parking an RV may work just as well as a place to store hay or straw. A car garage could become storage for that vintage vehicle you’ve been thinking about refurbishing and giving an overhaul one of these days.

But what if you don’t have the time or desire to put together one of these garage kits yourself? You should be able to find different services in your area that will build them for you.

If you pay someone else to construct your metal garages, you can be sure it will be worth every penny. Yes, the process is simply enough, but not everyone has the time or the desire to handle this kind of project.

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The garage door has gone from being an object of function to an object that could very well define your home. More and more people in the US are spending more on the garage gate as it’s not just functional anymore; it’s now a leading design feature of the home.

Home owners have started to increase spend on their garage entrance as its surpassed mere functionality and has become a proud design feature of the home. The amount spent per square foot on workplace doors has gone up more than any other room or part of the house. This is emphasized by the act that Architects are now turning to lead workplace gate suppliers and installers for advice to include the most popular workplace entrance designs as part of their draft plans. The storage door is the largest movable appliance in your home. It’s not just about how it looks, but how it works. Or at least it should be.

Give Your House A Worth Look:

The storage gate is used to access homes more than the main entry door of US homes. This of course made popular after the creation of automated storage entrance, where most home owners could conveniently drive right into their garage without having the hassle of stepping out of their car and manually lifting the heavy door. A garage is home to your personal automobiles and usually a large selection of sporting goods and tools. Therefore in order to keep these possessions safe the right choice of gate is vital.

A door is one of the most important components of your garage. It not only provides security but also can be a design statement for the rest of your property. Before you build a garage or decide to give you exist one a facelift, it is essential for you to determine the style, shape and size of your entrance. This will give you a fair idea on how much drive through width you require and also so you don’t end up compromising on a stilted garage entry.

Acts As Safety Guard:

If you don’t want to spend much and want to protect your home the cheapest option would be to reinforce your garage gate by installing pressure or impact resistant devices, such as shutters, panels and accordion fold shutters on the workplace doors. You may also install pressure or impact resistant gates that do not require shutters. You can install an approved garage gate bracing system to increase the wind pressure resistance if your existing door is impact resistant but it is not wind pressure rated that ensures that the device meets the wind pressure and debris impact requirements.

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