Sheds & Outdoor Storage

Sheds to Meet Everyone Needs

Sheds offer an ideal way to increase storage space for your garden, yard or patio without going to any great expense. The benefits of having one start immediately, as you can now enjoy eliminating open space clutter and have a better opportunity for organization of tools and outdoor materials.

The main purpose sheds is storage. Storage units are available in many different sizes, styles and colors. They are made from several durable materials, including wood, steel, vinyl and molded plastic. Some are free-standing while others will require some type of foundation underneath. They are designed to withstand the elements of nature and can protect and hide a large amount of items like mowers, outdoor furniture, tools, bicycles and miscellaneous items.

Sizes

Many sheds have at least one side that is 10 feet in length or width. This seems to be a very common dimension. Common smaller sizes include:

• -10’x10’
• -10’x8’
• -10’x5’
• -5’x3’
• -6’x8’
• -10’x12’

These are easy to assemble and finish as needed. They fit well into most yard or garden areas. Larger sheds are available, with some approaching building sizes.

Style

Shed styles run the gamut from plain to barn-style to fancy cottage styles. Large building-sized units are usually quite business-like in design, made purely for the function of keeping large machinery and other items dry and protected from weather. Smaller models offer aesthetic opportunity to match residential decor as well as plain, all-purpose styling.

Basic storage units are, like their larger counterparts, plain and simple structures. For garden use or for a decorative addition to the yard, homeowners can choose from styles that include the popular red wooden barn or gable design, a grey and white gingerbread cottage style, a space saver half-size shed like the Arrow Yardsaver or other attractive styles. Some house styles even have front porches or windows. Most models have double doors that open outward or that slide to each side of the unit.

Colors

Colors on metal, vinyl or wood units tend to be neutral, white, grey or tan. Wooden sheds can be painted any color desired; barn styles traditionally are red or grey in color. Fancier designs feature contrasting trim colors.

Materials & Accessories

Sheds are built with parts made of sturdy materials. Complete assembly instructions are included and panels and support pieces are made to last. Sheds need to withstand harsh weather: rain, snow, wind and sunshine. Steel is one of the most durable of materials, as is wood. Vinyl and plastic are very weatherproof. Care and maintenance is important. Metal sheds are subject to rust; wood is subject to mold if exposed to wet weather. Painting is one way to protect some materials from the outdoor weather. Plastics are fairly carefree, as is vinyl. Accessories and parts should be protected when normal maintenance is performed. Spray cleaners are available in the garden department that will help prevent growth of green or black mold, algae, moss or mildew on surfaces like shingles, metal, cedar shake roofs and asphalt foundations.

Purpose

There are a variety of sheds to suit every purpose imaginable around the home or workplace. Some are ideal for storing sports equipment like bicycles, balls and golf clubs. Reinforced security sheds are good for storing expensive tools; some are outfitted with racks and shelving for tool storage. Garden tool sheds may also have special racks inside to hold shovels, rakes, hoes and other garden tools. All-purpose buildings are great for keeping items like paint, mowers, wheelbarrows, automotive tools, air compressors and other items that need to be easily accessible but protected.

• -Deciding which model to purchase is the first step to take.
• -Consider what the main task for your unit will be, and where it will be located to help narrow down your choice from a very broad selection of sheds.
• -Next, determine what color and design will best fit into your landscape scheme.
• -Finally, decide what size will best meet your needs.
• -Prices vary, but in most instances, bigger sheds do cost more.
• -Get the right size to avoid wasting space and money.

Adding a sheds to your yard or garden space can be a great convenience, provide you with much- needed storage space and increase the value of your property. A shed is a desirable feature many homeowners enjoy having on their property; installing one is a good home improvement option.

Visit Sears today to view all of the options we have for your home improvement, lawn and garden and storage needs.