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Outdoor Storage

Keeping tools, soil and supplies dry and organized: sheds, deck boxes, bins and racks.

Outdoor Storage covers keeping tools, soil, and supplies dry and organized outside the house, using sheds, deck boxes, bins, and racks. The articles look at the main options, from wall racks and cabinets to hose hooks and reels. They explain how to match a storage format to what you are keeping, such as long-handled tools that need vertical wall storage versus hand tools that work on pegboard or hooks.

The guides also compare wood, metal, and resin, and cover planning questions like building versus buying a shed, choosing a size and style, and organizing a shed with a zone system. Others address specific needs such as firewood, bikes, power equipment, compost bins, and weatherproof storage for cushions and gear.