As spring turns to summer, you’re probably almost done planting your garden and landscaping for the season. However, if you love spending time in the backyard and are looking for reasons to break out the toolbox, then a quality corner shed can make the perfect summer project.
So what are the best ways to maximize your corner shed this summer? Here are three easy tips anyone can follow:
There Goes The Neighborhood…
Spring and summer might bring blooming flowers and barbecues, but they also bring swarms of annoying bugs. And while fireflies might be the perfect addition to any garden and backyard, other buzzing, flying, and stinging creatures are less welcome.
Corner sheds need to be treated for bugs and spiders at least twice a year, depending on the type of insecticide you use on your home and property. After all, you won’t get much use out of your shed after it gets infested with spiders.
And a few wandering spiders are the best case scenario this summer. Hornets, wasps, and bees love to set up their new homes inside your backyard structures, too. And once they start multiplying, your entire property could be infested by summer’s end.
Invest In Quality…
According to a new survey, 77% of U.S. homeowners keep old tools and lawn equipment in their garden sheds. And if you want your tools to survive the season safe from summer showers, it’s important to select a shed made out of quality materials.
Amish sheds are common sights in American backyards throughout the Northeast, in part because of the quality materials used in their designs. Instead of particle board or wood laminate, Amish shed builders use 100% wood materials.
Amish buildings are almost always hand made, and 50% of all Amish corner sheds are built out of Red Oak, a sturdy material popular for its durability.
Keep It Organized…
Corner sheds are useful additional storage space for gardeners and homeowners, but they won’t offer any convenience to people who just dump their tools inside without a thought.
Organize your shed carefully; make sure large, bulky tools are easily accessible. Put the tools and supplies you will use most often near the entrance so they’re always handy.
And Remember: install a lamp or motion light near your shed so that you can always find what you need in the dark.