We have a suggestion for you--why not get a place to store your stuff? If you need a place for storage, you may be wondering what storage place would be best for your gardening or maintenance essentials? We have some ideas on why we think backyard storage buildings are a better option than a shed. 

Price

One of the essential features of choosing a backyard storage building is the price. Sheds can be pricey. Some large sheds can cost as much as a small car--and no one has that kind of money lying around. You will want a storage building that can protect all of your equipment, but at a price that will allow you to feel good about your purchase. Backyard storage buildings can be found in every price range, so you will be able to find a storage building that is right for you. 

Durability

A lot of lawn equipment cannot be exposed to the elements. Even if you have been storing the lawnmower under a tarp by your deck or stairs, the wind can blow the tarp off, and let the elements in. No one wants to buy a new lawnmower or a hedge trimmer, only to have it ruined by moisture from rain or snow. If you buy a backyard storage building, you’ll be able to protect your investment and keep it safe from the elements. 

With wooden storage sheds, there is a problem with longevity. In some climates, wood rots quickly, and can be invaded by termites or other insects. If you live in an area where there is a lot of extreme temperatures, you may not want to choose wood either, because of wood swells and contracts with the change in temperatures. 

Backyard storage buildings are lovely for keeping your possessions safe from nature, and they can last for years. 

Portability

One of the best features of backyard storage buildings is that if you need to move it to another place in the yard, you can do it quite easily. For example, if you want to expand your garden, and you need to move your storage building, you can do that easily. If you get a storage shed, many of them cannot be moved at all, which can be a significant inconvenience if you want to change the look of your yard. You could also move the storage building if you choose to buy a different home, or move the storage building to your new vacation home. This is a big reason why many homeowners love this option. 

Assembly

Storage buildings are simple to put up and takedown, so there’s no issue with having to remove it from your property. Most people set them up to their selves or hire a handyman to help them with the setup. Depending on the model of storage system you purchase, it can take anywhere from a few hours to as much as a day to erect it. 

One thing that helps is preparing the areas where you want it installed ahead of time. You will want to remove all the rocks, shrubs, and other plants growing in that area. It is beneficial to thoroughly rake the area free of debris and rocks. The most significant part of preparing the area is getting the ground level. This may take moving dirt around and leveling off the area where the storage is going to go. Once this is complete, you will be ready to move to the next step.

Subflooring

Some people take their backyard storage buildings seriously, and there is no reason why you shouldn’t. Installing subflooring is a massive upgrade that will help protect the things you store from critters and water runoff. Most people that install storage buildings will either use concrete or a raised subfloor to help protect against the elements. The raised wooden subflooring way is relatively inexpensive and easy to compete. You can watch one of the many YouTube videos on how to make your own.

Shelving

If you’d like to maximize your storage building, you must add shelving and hooks to hang tools and store things in a more organized manner. Most online retailers and home improvement stores have sections dedicated to storage buildings and sheds. You will find that many of these sections have accessories that will help keep your outdoor building better organized. 

Shelving is one of the best ways to maximize your space as it allows you to store things up towards the top of the building. The most common method is to use shelving on the back wall of your storage and possibly one side. This will help keep your storage area organized and will maximize the space you have.

Conclusion

Most homeowners that have a garage can fill them up with all sorts of items that need to be stored. If you have a two-car garage and park both cars in there, you won’t have much room for anything else. Having a backyard storage building can help elevate the space needed to store just about anything a homeowner needs storing.