Snowblower storage!

[Exiged]

Hi Everyone!

I am new to this site and am currently renovating my 20x24 detached garage. Including wiring, lights, concrete floor, insulation, new door, you name it.

The biggest thing I dislike about the garage is that I have to store my snow blower in it.. It just takes up way too much valuable real-estate. I don't have a large piece of property so I have no room to build a new shed or even add-on a small bay to store the snow blower. Its about 6 feet long 30" wide and 4-5 feet tall. The best thing I found so far was this rubbermade storage box as I have a small corner at my house to put it on but its $500.. http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/storage/sheds/outdoor/rubbermaid-horizontal-slide-lid-outdoor-storage-shed-60x79x54?utm_source=google_pr&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sheds-Plastic-google_pr&infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=CLzUpfC867MCFYqZ4AodVnYARQ way more than I was looking to spend. right now its outside with a blue tarp around it and im waiting for my girlfriend to kill me or find a better way to store it.. BTW i paid $200 for the blower so spending $500 for the shed kind of kills the deal..

Ideas please!

 

[fstbusa]

If you have a high ceiling.....fairly cheap option. Need to add longer cables if your ceiling is higher than 8ft. Use a battery drill to raise and lower.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ads-_-pla-_-100464807&ci_gpa=pla#.ULLJAud5mSM

 

[Exiged]

If you have a high ceiling.....fairly cheap option. Need to add longer cables if your ceiling is higher than 8ft. Use a battery drill to raise and lower.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ads-_-pla-_-100464807&ci_gpa=pla#.ULLJAud5mSM

Not bad but it would still be in the way since I have 8ft ceilings it would stick down 4 feet. Anyone just put a snowblower bag on it and leave it outside?

 

[p_mori7]

A snowblower bag or a tarp is a PITA.

Covered with snow when you need the machine, have to wait for the machine to cool down before putting it back on, have to shovel around the machine before using it...aargh.

Before I build my garage, I used to use a temporary storage shelter like this one:

http://www.abristempo.com/Product-8-Storage_shelter

5 feet wide, 8 feet long, 7 feet tall... plenty of room for the machine, the shovels, etc...

 

[Ray916MN]

Not bad but it would still be in the way since I have 8ft ceilings it would stick down 4 feet. Anyone just put a snowblower bag on it and leave it outside?

Yep, just cover my blower and tractor with blower attachments and park them near where I like to start blowing from.

The equipment isn't worth the space in my garage nor the heat that would get lost from opening the garage door to get them out.

 

[jchetty]

If you have enough room for that rubbermaid storage unit, why not build a wood shed of similar dimensions?

It can be intimidating at first, but wood working can be very economical. 2x4 basics has an easy kit that requires only 90 degree cuts. It is rather big though. Here is a free online guide too.

http://www.familyhandyman.com/DIY-Projects/Outdoor-Projects/Backyard-Structures/Sheds/outdoor-storage-locker

You can also bolt a lock to the front. I would also install eye bolts to the interior wood and chain down any expensive equipment with hardened chains. Use matching locks so you don't have a bazillion keys.

 

[Strouty]

A snowblower bag or a tarp is a PITA.

Covered with snow when you need the machine, have to wait for the machine to cool down before putting it back on, have to shovel around the machine before using it...aargh.

Before I build my garage, I used to use a temporary storage shelter like this one:

http://www.abristempo.com/Product-8-Storage_shelter

5 feet wide, 8 feet long, 7 feet tall... plenty of room for the machine, the shovels, etc...

I agree, but everyone of those small tents that I found were almost as much as a full size one and I just couldn't justify the money for the small one or the space for the large one.

 

[p_mori7]

I agree, but everyone of those small tents that I found were almost as much as a full size one and I just couldn't justify the money for the small one or the space for the large one.

I paid $119.95 + tax, brand new (but not a name brand).

Gave it to my B.I.L. last fall.

 

[XS29L9B]

If you have a high ceiling.....fairly cheap option. Need to add longer cables if your ceiling is higher than 8ft. Use a battery drill to raise and lower.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ads-_-pla-_-100464807&ci_gpa=pla#.ULLJAud5mSM

No way in he!! i'd trust my life by hanging my snowblower on that I think my snowblower weighs at least 350-400 lbs. That platform isn't rated for that,

A snowblower bag or a tarp is a PITA.

http://www.abristempo.com/Product-8-Storage_shelter

5 feet wide, 8 feet long, 7 feet tall... plenty of room for the machine, the shovels, etc...

That shelter is the ticket! Just be sure to get a GOOD chain or cable, so it doesn't "walk"

 

[fstbusa]

No way in he!! i'd trust my life by hanging my snowblower on that I think my snowblower weighs at least 350-400 lbs. That platform isn't rated for that,

Well duh... I didn't say to exceed the rated capacity. You must have one hell of a snowblower to weigh 400lbs. A typical 30" wide one weighs about 250lbs.

 

[MadMechMaster]

I've seen those Rubbermaid units on sale for about $300 before.

 

[46Nash]

I dont like the idea of storing outsite because I always get mice living in my equipment. Going to mothball everything this year. ugh.

 

[kbs2244]

The best idea I ever had with storing my snowblower was a piece of plywood with casters at each corner to run it up onto when I was done with it.
You can wiggle it around the garage and park it in akward places with out worry.

 

[uconn9]

The best idea I ever had with storing my snowblower was a piece of plywood with casters at each corner to run it up onto when I was done with it.
You can wiggle it around the garage and park it in akward places with out worry.

I like that idea. I might have to steal it.

 

[srmofo]

Just remember you are not paying money to store your snow blower, you are paying to gain almost 18 sqft of usable garage space

 

[cashishift]

I keep mine in the basement

 

[Exiged]

Thanks for the tips guys.

The rubber made unit would fit the part for a spot on the asphalt driveway. A shed not so much. I'm thinking the tarp will work for now and I can just bring it to my other 2 family and dump it in the shed for storage during the off months.