Archive for year: 2017
If your family keeps growing, the chances are that the amount of storage you have is decreasing. It’s time to get creative and figure out ways to finally utilize your overhead space. Don’t be alarmed; these simple tips will get you are your way to finding a place for everything. There is something here for every budget and every skill level.
Many types of overhead racks make storing Christmas decorations and baby strollers stress-free. They’re easy to install and hold plenty of goods, so you don’t have to worry about them coming crashing down.
A sliding solution is the perfect DIY project, and all you will need are some heavy-duty storage bins, 2x 4’s and plywood strips. This article gives you step-by-step instructions on creating a way to get all of your off season clothes off the floor and up to the ceiling.
The Family Handyman website will fill with ideas in how to transform your wide-open garage into the storage room of your dreams and still fit your car. This article covers everything from building a place for your cumbersome ladder to building your own bicycle lift!
This video shows you the how to build your own pulley system in less than two minutes. Of course, building this storage solution will require a lot more than two minutes. But it proves that you don’t have to spend your entire paycheck buying overhead storage solutions.
If you have some extra cash, Powerrax offers a mobilized ceiling storage system. It allows you to safely lower the Storage Platform off the ceiling with the push of a button. You can even control this storage solution with an app on your phone!
Regardless of which storage solution you choose. Make sure to take some proper measurements before you begin your research. Also, take into consideration the weight of the items you need to store. All of this will become very handy as you shop for the best overhead storage solution for your household.
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What child doesn’t dream of having a playhouse away from the routine of everyday life? Turning an outdoor shed into an oasis for your child’s imagination is possible at any budget. Research shows that unsupervised and unstructured play results in emotionally sounds adults. A playhouse promotes physical activity, group play, and creativity. These playhouses will have your kids, or maybe even yourself, green with envy.
5 Cool Playhouses that Were Once Sheds
Adorable Cottage. This is such an amazing transformation! You have to check out the before and after pictures on this article. They changes this run down backyard shed into an adorable cottage for two little girls. The new shed has a fresh coat of paint, carpeting, and even a pretend kitchen. This shed will give these little girls hours of imaginative play that will build their future social skills in the world.
Storage, Climbing Wall, Playhouse Combo. This family turned a simple backyard shed into everything a kid could ask for. The small outdoor shed remains available for storage, but the family created an area just for the kids. The climbing wall is a creative way to add additional physical activity to the play structure.
Playhouse with a Slide. Building an extra floor onto an existing floor adds the additional space needs to for quality play time with friends. This slide is the perfect way to get the neighborhoods kids to want to play at your house. What is super about this shed transformation is that the family uses it to hang their children’s artwork. Plus, it will encourage kids to keep moving will benefit their overall health and improve their immune systems.
Shed Turned Playhouse. This family turned a completely dilapidated shed into a two-story playhouse with an animal theme and trap door. New windows, walls, and flooring made it a safe and fun place to create lasting memories. Watch this inspiring video.
#Shedspiration. This tiny storage option was transformed by some painting tape, colorful paint, decorations, seating and a blackboard. Even the littlest spaces can provide hours of fun! It is clear that this shed will be a place where kids can read, play, have fun in their unique space.
Get Inspired!
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Backyard storage structures aren’t just for lawnmowers anymore. They provide an entire room right in your backyard. There are many strange and unique ways in which people are transforming storage structures into dream worthy spaces. Many of these unique uses require customizations, so definitely check with a local contractor to find out what the codes are in your county.
Here are seven unique uses for these structures:
An Artist Studio
Let the paint splatter and turn your storage shed into a place where the sky is the limit. It makes for the perfect artist studio in that it is a wide-open space with natural light from large windows.
Workout Room
Are you tired of a gym membership? If so, turn a storage shed into a home gym where you can workout close to home. No more tripping over kettlebells in your bedroom.
An Animal Shelter
When the weather is bad, a storage structure is a perfect place to house your outdoor pets and livestock. It is also an ideal
location to keep rescue dogs that might need a home for a few days until they find their forever family.
Mechanics Shed
Why use your garage when you can have your very own shop? If you love to work on your car, motorcycle or farm equipment a
storage structure is a perfect place to practice your skill.
Basketball Court
If you live in a cold climate and have kids that can’t get enough basketball practice your storage shed can easily transform into a full
court, half court, or mini court to for practice. It’s a great way to keep the kids moving in the cold winter months.
Music Studio
If your High School band is still together, or you have a child that recently caught the band bug, go ahead and turn your storage shed
into the ultimate music studio. Soundproofing is possible, so nobody needs to hear your jams.
Reading Room
A reading room is a dream for the introvert at heart. Storage sheds can quickly become a cozy retreat where you can curl up with your favorite
book and zone out.
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As a new year begins, often we try to implement new and better habits. That can be applied to many areas of our life, including how we care for our property. In this blog post, we’ll share some top tips about outdoor storage structure ownership.
Top 10 Storage Structure Tips
- Choose a good location. Find level ground for your shed. This is literally the foundation of proper maintenance.
- Paint your unfinished wooden shed. It’s a best practice to paint your shed within 60 days if installation. This protective covering helps your shed last longer.
- Lubricate your handles. Be sure your knobs and handles are in working order by lubricating them from time to time.
- Watch vegetation. Keep the area around your outdoor storage structure trimmed. This does many things, including keeping critters away.
- Properly ventilate your shed. No matter what type of structure you have – wood or metal – proper air circulation is important.
- Winterize your shed. The cold weather and other elements that come along with winter can wreak havoc on your shed. Be sure it’s ready for the cold and wet season.
- Keep your shed clean and organized. Over time, the items you store will seemingly multiply. As your shed fills up, you may need to install shelves, peg boards, hooks, and other organizational elements. A clean and organized shed is safer and easier to manage.
- Check for rot. Over time, moisture can damage your wooden storage structure. Look for rotted parts and replace or repair.
- Check for leaks. Moisture inside a shed is not good. Check your roof and other areas for leaks and fix immediately—before they spread.
- Repaint your shed. Going along with our earlier tip, we suggested repainting your shed every three to four years. Depending on where you live, this could be needed more often.
It’s important to protect your investment in outdoor storage structures – as well as to continue to protect everything inside of it.
Happy New Year!
We’ve all heard the term “man cave”—but what about a relaxing, backyard respite for women? With some paint, light construction, and décor, you can turn a structure into the women’s retreat, a “she shed.”
We work hard, and there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. But despite how busy our lives are, we can’t forget to take time for ourselves. Time to unwind and escape that hustle and bustle—or even a noisy TV in the living room.
The ideas are seemingly endless to how you can transform a garden shed into a she shed! Whether you’re looking for a sewing or craft nook, a studio, a reading lounge, an exercise room, or an open and airy meditation area, with a little work, you can carve out a space just for you. Since women share many of the same interests as men, she sheds can look like man-caves, and that’s great!
The first step is cleaning out your existing shed so you can really get a handle on how much space you have. Plus, it’s easier to visualize the possibilities when you’re looking at an empty space. From there, draw up your plan—you can find ideas (even blueprints) online. Many design websites feature she shed makeovers—but don’t let the ideas sway you. Your shed should be uniquely you!
You will have so much fun watching your vision for a women’s retreat come to life—picking out colors, choosing décor, and installing shelves (maybe even a wine rack?) and getting furniture. But the best part will be sitting back and enjoying the space you’ve created!
Remember, alone-time is not just something that’s nice to have; solitude actually makes us happier and healthier!