Ready to finally get your backyard organized?
Garden tools everywhere. Lawn equipment hogging space. Random seasonal clutter stacking up because it has no home.
If you’ve got a backyard, you’ve faced the chaos monster at one point or another.
The Problem:
Chances are good that you never solved the problem, either. Maybe you bought a couple of bins for garden tools. Maybe you shoved things into corners against the fence.
But that’s not a solution. Eventually, all that clutter sneaks back to take over.
The thing is that your backyard needs actual storage space. Otherwise, you’ll forever be fighting a losing battle.
Enter portable storage buildings.
Portable buildings are a perfect option if you’re ready to take backyard organization seriously. Gone are the days of stacking bins on the ground. Renting a portable storage unit is an affordable way to free up your backyard…and stop stressing over mess.
Things You’ll Learn:
- Why you should care about backyard organization
- Why portable storage buildings are superior to other methods
- 3 Tips for choosing the perfect portable storage building for your needs
- Setting up your backyard and portable building for organizational success
Why You Should Care About Backyard Organization
Can you remember the last time you stepped foot in your backyard and enjoyed yourself?
If you had to guess when that happened, would you be able to pick a day?
Sadly, most people avoid their outdoor space because of backyard disorganization.
Your backyard matters.
Outdoor spaces used to be an afterthought. Over the last few years, that’s changed. People love outdoor living areas like fire pits, grilling spaces, gardens, and decks. Outdoor living is on the rise.
With that increase comes an increase in property value. That’s right – cluttered backyards actually lower the overall value of your home.
According to Fixr.com, 98% of survey participants agree that an updated outdoor living space matters when selling your home. This information should hardly come as a surprise.
Basically, if you care about your property value, you need to tidy up that backyard.
Backyard organization can also help you relax.
Ever open the garage and feel instantly overwhelmed? Having messy patio furniture and lawn equipment scattered around your backyard doesn’t improve that feeling when you step outside.
Clutter stresses you out. And that includes outdoor clutter.
Having a place to put that clutter makes all the difference. No more diving behind the shed to grab that elusive spatula you needed for your cookout. Everything has its place when your backyard is organized.
Companies have made portable storage buildings more accessible than ever. Add in free storage shed installation from select providers…and you’ve got a recipe for organizational success.
Why Portable Storage Buildings are Superior
Forget about the old days of stringing tarps between two trees.
Portable storage buildings are the new kid on the block that everyone loves.
They’re here to solve your storage woes. And they do it in a big way.
Take demand for outdoor storage, for example.
Research shows that the demand for outdoor storagebuildings and sheds in the United States will generate $3 billion by 2029.
Holy smokes – that’s a lot of storage sheds.
Your competition is investing in portable storage buildings. Don’t get left behind.
But why are they so popular?
Think about your perfect storage solution. It moves with you when needed. You don’t need to worry about pouring a foundation. And it’s just big enough to hold everything you need without overwhelming your yard.
Sound familiar?
Those are just a few benefits of portable storage buildings.
- They offer weather-proof storage for your seasonal (and expensive) equipment.
- Add appeal to your property value when listed on your home’s sale.
- Reduce stress by eliminating clutter headaches.
- The functionality is limitless. Need a workshop? Storage building. Want a backyard gym? Storage building.
Don’t have room for a backyard office? Portable storage buildings are in a size range that can fit just about any backyard.
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Storage Building
The right portable storage building has the potential to revolutionize your backyard.
Wrong size?
You’ll either be cramped for space or paying for space you don’t use.
Wrong materials?
Metal outdoor storage is awesome…unless you live in a humid climate. Choose wrong and you’ll battle rust for years to come.
Make sure you get it right the first time.
Here’s what you should consider before making a purchase:
1. Storage Needs
Look around. What do you actually need to store?
Make a list. Really. Write down everything you can think of. Lawnmowers, garden supplies, camping equipment, sporting goods, heck – that weird sled you only pull out once every ten years.
Your list dictates the size of the storage building you need.
Don’t guess. Choose wrong and you’ll either run out of storage space or find yourself throwing a fit when you realize you could have gotten a smaller model for half the price.
Then there’s the material.
2. Material
Metal. Resin. Each has benefits and drawbacks.
- Wood is great for cosmetic appeal. Maintenance will be required over time.
- Metal is affordable and incredibly durable. Unless you live in South East Alaska. Rust attacks metals without protective coatings.
- Storage buildings made from resin (often called plastic) are lightweight and weather-resistant. Reinforced plastic can compete with the sturdiness of metal storage buildings.
Where are you going to put it?
You’ve picked the size. Perfect. You have the right materials. Check.
Now it’s time to plan out where your portable storage building will call home.
Portable structures don’t always require a foundation, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t plan out the location.
Check your city or county’s guidelines about how far your structure must be from your home, fences, sidewalks, and roads.
This truly cannot be stressed enough.
I know someone who had to pay $100 to move his storage building two feet because he missed the ordinance by…well, 2 feet.
Doing your research will save you from that headache.
Setting Up Your Backyard & Portable Building for Success
Purchasing a portable storage building is just the beginning.
If you want to maximize your organizational efforts, you’ve got to plan like you mean it.
Zones, people.
Everything in your backyard should live in either an active, storage, or transition zone.
- You entertain in your active zones. Think fire pit area, dining patio, play structures, and garden beds.
- Storage zones are where your portable storage building will proudly sit.
- Transition zones connect your spaces. Paths, decking, and other walkways fall into this category.
Once you’ve separated your backyard into zones, it’s time to tidy up that storage building.
Think vertically. Storage shelves that hang on the wall, hooks, and overhead storage keep your floor clear. Keeping your floor clear gives you space to fold those garden tools neatly or stack those bike lids.
Label, label, label.
Buy a label maker and become best friends. Labels create habits. When you open your storage shed and see a place for “EVERYTHING,” you’re going to put everything back where it belongs.
Rotate Seasonal Items.
Keep summer stuff forward during the warm seasons. Winter gear? Send it to the back of the storage building where it won’t be cluttering up your prime real estate.
Finally…. CLEAN UP!
Schedule times once every season to cull your stuff. If you haven’t used that crazy sled in 10 years, someone else will. Pass it on and free up some space.
Your portable storage building isn’t a dumpster.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your backyard organized isn’t as hard as you think.
With portable storage buildings offering a secure place to store crap you don’t need to access every day, there’s never been a better time to tidy up.
Remember…
- Get realistic about what you’re storing. Purchase a building that fits those needs.
- Match your materials to your climate and preferences.
- Plan out placement BEFORE you purchase your portable storage building.
- Keep things tidy by zoning your yard and setting up your storage building to encourage good organizational habits.
One decision will change the way you experience your backyard.
Don’t live with clutter anymore. Invest in a portable storage building and start enjoying your outdoor space again.
