Organizing Your Wooden Shed

If you already own a wooden shed, then you know just how important a well organized shed can be. Wooden sheds tend to fill up with unwanted items quite rapidly because of the very fact that they are so small to begin with. The best time to start organizing is now. And, you’re a lot better off if your shed is new with nothing in it yet.

If you do happen to have a wooden shed that really needs to be organized, start by taking EVERYTHING out. This way its easier and faster to start from scratch. I suggest starting early in the morning and try to pick a fair-weather day as this organization project can take a couple of days.

You may be one of those people who finds it hard to throw anything away (I’m one of them). If the item has no sentimental value and you never use it, its best to throw it out, sell it (or better yet, donate it).

When you are finished removing all the items from your shed, take time to group like items into piles. Like, your bicycle gear in one group, your gardening supplies in another, etc.

Place smaller items into appropriate sized containers or bins. These will be placed on shelves according to how often the items inside are used. Go higher up for all the things that are used less frequently. You’ll also want to have the containers labeled on the ends for easy identification.

Now you can start putting all your grouped items back into the wooden shed. Items used more often should be placed closer to the front of the shed or on shelves at shoulder height.

If you don’t already have one, purchase a good quality tool rack for long handled tools, like shovels, hoes, and rakes.

Another great item to have in a wooden shed is a nice workbench. It doesn’t have to be fancy. The best kind has four sturdy legs in case you need to place heavy items on it or for hammering on. A simple wood shelf underneath is a great place to store your power tools, too.

Build yourself a very simple, basic ramp for the step up at the doorway so you can wheel larger items in and out easier. If you want the ramp to be permanent, be sure to use pressure-treated wood so it doesn’t rot right away from contact with the ground.

You’ll probably be surprised how you came up with all the extra space you now have in your shed. And, that is exactly what wooden sheds are ideal for.

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