See how Scott transformed his storage needs with a custom shed from Valley Structures. Learn about personalized options, upgrades and more.
Whether rain, snow or extreme heat, your storage building must be weather-resistant to protect what’s inside. Here are steps to keep your belongings safe and sound!
Read this blog for practical and effective organization techniques to help you use every square inch of storage space in your shed.
If you need additional storage space, you’re not alone. We’ll explore must-know tips for a more organized living environment.
Need more space to store your stuff? Learn how to decide between renting a storage unit and buying a shed.
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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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!