Archive for the ‘Sheds and Storage’ category

Suncast Plastic Storage Bins

May 26th, 2011

Yard owners have put their trust in Suncast plastic storage bins for decades. Suncast uses a patented poly resin plastic to create all of their bins. It is completely waterproof, rigid and resistant to fading. They manufacture plastic bins in all shapes and sizes, and most of them are enclosed. Try one out for your next patio organization project.

Assembling a Portable Garage

May 25th, 2011

The beauty of using a portable garage is the fact that you can store tools, equipment, tractors and even a car or two inside without having to build an expensive permanent structure. Portable garages and shelters are built from an internal steel structure with a weather resistant synthetic fabric cover over the top. The largest of these garages can store several…

Lifetime Plastic Sheds

May 21st, 2011

Plastic sheds such as those from Lifetime are superior to wood and metal sheds in several ways. They require no maintenance and will never rust or be eaten away by termites. Plastic sheds are shipped in modular pieces and snap together with minimal hardware. These sturdy sheds come in many sizes and are extremely versatile. Lifetime offers the following information about…

Hardware Components for Wooden Sheds

May 20th, 2011

Anyone building wooden sheds needs a variety of hardware and parts to build a sturdy and professional structure. Wooden shed kits come with this hardware, but people building from scratch need to source the hardware themselves. We highlight some of these parts in the following article.

Truss Hardware:
The roofs of wooden sheds are supported by a series of…

What to Expect from Storage Shed Plans

May 12th, 2011

All storage shed plans follow the same basic procedure to create a shed made of wood. Plans allow even novice wood workers to build a shed quickly and with minimal error. The following is the procedure to expect when you receive your first storage / garden shed plans:

Step 1: Foundation:
Most storage shed plans will discuss how to…

Assembling Wood Shed Kits

April 16th, 2011

Shed kits offer a way for people to build a shed without having to seek out every single part. These kits include factory components which are ready to be put together using the included instructions. People who are new to carpentry can avoid many of the roadblocks associated with building their first shed. Kit sizes range from small auxiliary tool sheds…

Firewood Rack Products by Panacea

April 9th, 2011

Panacea specializes in fixed length and adjustable length log racks. Their firewood racks come in various lengths which each support different levels of firewood consumption.

1)   Panacea Adjustable Firewood Rack (15206)
Panacea’s adjustable log rack is completely customizable along its length. It has two side arms which contain the load, along with dual 2×4 beams of lumber. Users purchase the…

Wall Mount Rack

January 29th, 2011

A tri-position wall mounted tool rack.

Saving floor space is as simple as using wall mounted racks. Wall mounted storage is effective at keeping al sorts of outdoor and garden supplies off the ground. Long handled tools are some of the most frustrating forms of tools to store, being that they are incredibly unstable and…

Rubbermaid Trash Can Comprehensive Guide

October 9th, 2010

Rubbermaid makes many types of trash cans for use around the yard and home. Their industrial and commercial grade trash cans are built for the most harshest of treatment. Rubbermaid trash cans are backed by lifetime warranties.

Rubbermaid “Brute” Series:

Commercial quality trash cans such as the “Brute” series Rubbermaid trash can are not only limited…

Firewood Storage Rack Organizers

July 15th, 2010

Firewood storage racks range in size from small fireplace racks to large units capable of storing enough wood for an entire season. Racks such as these do a lot more than just organize the wood- they keep it off the ground to prevent infestation from bugs and degradation from moisture. Typically made of a sturdy metal frame…