Yard tool storage

[safetyfast]

I've noticed that garage photos here almost always show only cars, motorcycles and tools. So, for those of you with the typical suburban lot, where do you store your lawn tractor, lawn trailer, tiller, wheelbarrow, etc. so as to not wast too much garage space? I've thought about a garden shed, but don't care much for the looks, and a decent one seems pretty expensive for what it is, especially once you factor in a foundation.

 

[ChucksCrib]

We have a walk out basement. so lawnmowers, wheelbarrow, shovels, woodshop, rakes, seasonals, ETC. go down there.

 

[DynoDave]

Sadly, I'm currently wasting a lot of garage space keeping my riding and push mowers inside. Not to mention the spreader, aerator, snow blower, gas grill, etc.

For small yard tools, I did manage to save some floor space with these. I bought 5 of them at a surplus store many years ago, for $1 each. Here are 2 in use for C clamp storage, but on the other side of the garage, they are being put to their intended use for shovels, rakes, etc. They are nice because the wire has "bumps" in it (look close) that keep the tools nicely organized. Also, as part of a hardware store display, they are VERY heavy duty compared to a lot of peg board hooks.

 

[REFLEXX]

into the SHED!

those tools don't deserve a garage!

or at least a lean-to.

 

[RonBou]

When I built my 2 car garage I decided to keep my old 1 car garage until it falls down. I store everything not car or motorcycle related in there. I also have a small shed (wood) that looks decent and most of my garden tools and mower is in there. You can never have too many buildings on your lot.

 

[ARAMP1]

I don't have any yard tools. I pay a neighborhood kid a few bucks to mow the lawn, thus saving space for my love of autos.

 

[White Chocolate]

I just bought a 4x7 metal lean to made by arrow sheds for keeping the mower, yard tools, etc in it was $350 shipped and will have plenty of room for the stuff that doesn't go in the garage.

 

[Satatic]

Leave it all out next to the house. Just a lawnmower, we dont have any of those fancy rakes or wheel barrows.

 

[PaPaPie]

My garage addition is specifically for the lawn tractors, trailers, motorcyle, tools and general storage. The original garage will be used for the cars and some general storage.

http://www.picturetrail.com/uid4166074
password is: Garage

 

[428]

I put a 6' x 10' lean to shed behind the garage for all thing lawn related. Only thing in the garage for the yard is the tractor and it gets cleaned before going in.

 

[SteveL]

All lawn and garden stuff is stored in the attic. I have two attic ladders that let me get the small stuff and a trap door with a Harbor Frieght hoist to put the wheel barrow up there as well! Kinda shows how much I like to work in the yard, does'nt it???? No lawn mower for the last 10 years!

 

[BowtieNut]

I have a 30' wide x 24' deep attached garage for the daily drivers, bikes, etc.

Also have a 28' wide x 48' deep detached, divided into two "rooms". 28' wide x 14' deep at the back is for lawn tractors, garden tools, etc, and my air compressor. 28' wide x 34' deep at the front is for my car/truck projects & tools ONLY!

Probably not an option if you have a small lot though. I guess that's my trade-off for living a little further out in the burbs and having to drive further everytime I go somewhere.

 

[MacTexas]

I have a storage building behind my 24 x 36 garage for the lawnmower and the lawn tools.

 

[sjsfire]

I built a 8x12 shed just for my lawn stuff plus it's big enough for the patio furniture in the winter time. In the winter time the only thing I move up from the shed is my snow blower. I just sold my 995 sq. ft house and built a 1800 square foot house with a 3 car attached garage (857 sq. ft). The garage is work in progress. For anyone going new construction, here's a tip. When your wiring your garage, spend a few extra bucks and install some ceiling fan brackets and wire them up on a separate switch. Best thing I ever did besides the extra lighting and outlets waist high every 6-8 feet. Maybe if I can figure it out I'll post some pics......

 

[wythors]

I have this little unit right here. It's just big enough to hold all of the yard stuff. I installed a couple of shelves last year for the small stuff. This year I'm going to put in a couple of racks similar to those shown above to hang stuff from.

Garages are for cars. Sheds are for yard tools.

 

[byrdman]

Lean-to, baby!

 

[Big_John]

Last year I bought a Royal Severe Weather 8' x 10' Vinyl shed from Lowes. I used their base and placed that on gravel.

http://www.royaloutdoor.com/plat-p108.html

I use this for all my yard junk, including the tractor and the snowblower.

 

[W-Cummins]

Last year I bought a Royal Severe Weather 8' x 10' Vinyl shed from Lowes. I used their base and placed that on gravel.

I really like the royal sheds I got the winchester model and I really like it I started with the 10X8 and later extended it to 10X12 (you can go to 10X15 ) here is a link to that model. and a few pics of the "construction" the vinyl panels are really nice and are interlocking for fast setup. They kick **** over the old crappy metal storage buildings.

 

[Big_John]

I really like the royal sheds I got the winchester model and I really like it I started with the 10X8 and later extended it to 10X12 (you can go to 10X15 ) here is a link to that model. and a few pics of the "construction" the vinyl panels are really nice and are interlocking for fast setup. They kick **** over the old crappy metal storage buildings.

After looking at your pics, I know how I would assemble it the next one. I did the sides first and put the roof on last, per the directions. While it wasn't that hard to do, I thought afterwards that there must be a better way. It looks like you did it the way I was thinking about.

The area mine is in tends to get a bit wet in the spring when the snow melts, so I went with a gravel base under the floor kit. If it were somewhere else, I would have built a wood base like yours.

 

[W-Cummins]

After looking at your pics, I know how I would assemble it the next one. I did the sides first and put the roof on last, per the directions. While it wasn't that hard to do, I thought afterwards that there must be a better way. It looks like you did it the way I was thinking about.

The area mine is in tends to get a bit wet in the spring when the snow melts, so I went with a gravel base under the floor kit. If it were somewhere else, I would have built a wood base like yours.

To be honest you did it the correct way.
After building it about 2.7 times now (the .7 when I extended it and the other when I moved it to the building site to use it as a well tank house) BTW, I bet I'm the only one that has a garden shed with 480V 3 phase power, 30Kva 208/120v transformer, water, 5psi natural gas, 12 pair phone, and 12 ss armored fiber cable running to it The way I did it in the pictures made installing the gable end piece over the door a real pain. The other times I did it like it said to... The base at the old house was made of PT 2X4's and PT 3/4 plywood. At the pump house it's on PT 6"X6" skids and pt 3/4 plywood. When I move it and rebuild it for the 4.7th time ( and last time I hope) I'm going to put it on a slab no more wood floor for me. I did allways wounder how well the plastic floor worked. How is the shed held down to the ground with plastic??

 

[Cobra4B]

Backyard shed for that junk...

 

[jstbecauz]

I have never seen so many c-clamps in one place.

I have my landscaper keep all of the lawn equipment at his place I am not allowed to have a shed here.

 

[...dave]

What is a "typical suburban lot" in your area that you need a lawn tractor and trailer? Around here it's a quarter acre All i need is:
Lawnmower- handle folded over so that it can be tucked under some custom shelving
Rakes, shovels, brooms, etc- hung from a rack on one wall by the door that's too narrow for shelves
Ryobi modular weed whacker/roto-tiller/edger/leaf blower, hung from wall hooks (too heavy for pegboard, found out the hard way)
Seed spreader, in the attic over the garage

We're not allowed to have sheds either, otherwise i'd have five or six of 'em and a lot more space in my 20 x 20 garage.

...dave

 

[keperkey]

Does anyone have reservations about keeping their lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc in a storage building? Are most storage buildings insulated?

 

[sjsfire]

I've always stored my lawn mower, weed wacker, blower, electric trimmer in my storage shed/garden shed for 25 years and have never had a problem with them. my shed is not insulated

 

[Alistair]

Does anyone have reservations about keeping their lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc in a storage building? Are most storage buildings insulated?

No problems, my father has done it forever, and I'll be building an 8x10 shed later this year (that's the largest we're allowed by the HOA). Not insulated, don't see any reason to go to the trouble - it's just storage. I have a small yard, so have a cheap mower - if I had an expensive tractor or Snapper, I'd make sure the shed locked well.

 

[Mayor]

I just got a 14x16 shed/garage (has a roll up door) a few weeks ago and that let me redo my two car garage. I also have the tractor, trailers, rollers, spreaders, etc. I will get a few pictures of that pile of everything thats not right for the garage. I also have a 14x22 wood shop in my downstairs (still working on the layout) with tablesaw, drillpress, etc.

 

[Mayor]

Well here is a few pictures of non garage items in the shed. Shed is new and still working on the layout.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/1Mayor/Shed.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/1Mayor/insideshed3.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e99/1Mayor/insideshed2.jpg

 

[nolatoolguy]

Storage one-truckbed
Storage 2-area were we keep the horse foods an all that type of stuff
storage 3-atv or utv
storage 4-behind on of the barns

Many of our cell conversations consist of

me "were did you leave the good weedwacker"
sis "why are you asking me"
me "because your the last one who used it"
sis "oh I told kelsey(other sister) to go do it"

call her up

me "were did you put the good weedwacker"
her "jason had it last"
me "ok thanks"

call him up

me "please tell me you know were the good weedwacker is at"
him "yeh why"
me "cause I gotta trim the fenceline"
him "oh its in the back of my truck"
me "weres your truck at"
him "over by the fuel tanks"
me "ok ime coming to get it"


Basicly it can be anywere scattered throughout 4200 acres and then if the neighbors borrow it god only knows whos got it or were it is

Now for the big tractors those stay up in the storage shed. there hard to miss.

 

[DIC]

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[robert_t_wallace]

I also have a Royal and over 10 years, no problems.. No rot or discolor.. I did get some hail damage once, but screwed some aluminum flashing over the damage and back in business..

 

[Torque1st]

I have an 8x10 metal shed on a concrete slab foundation. When the metal shed fails it will be replaced by a stick built shed. Metal sheds are a PITA to assemble and they are flimsy and easily damaged.

 

[sberry]

I couldnt resist this.

 

[nonhog]

old thread (but a good one) currently my yard stuff is in a 5x10 box that use to be a utility trailer. Someday when I have the money (as well as deciding where to put it) I'll build a 10x20 storage shed. Biggest allowed w/o permit.
The bad thing about 10x20 it could fit a small car but then I'd have no room for yard tools

 

[lupinsea]

Building a shed in the back yard to store my tools, materials and equipment. Originally I was figuring on a single building but as the design evolved it worked out two two separate buildings. One for general storage that can be kepted reasonably clean, the other for the dirty yard equpment and tools. Partly I like the arrangement of the two buildings even though this may not be the most material efficient design.

Had to put the project on hold last year but I'm getting to it this spring. Should be able to start in about 2 weeks. Since then I did some recalculating and changed the design slightly by a foot here or there but essentially this is it.

Plan view - not the small structure will be the yard tools. It's since been enlarged by 1 ft in
both directions. Don't need much, just enough to slip in a rarely used wheel barrow, walk-
behind mower, weed eater, and some shovels, rakes, chainsaw, etc.

The big structure will hold the patio furniture, excess material storage, various bulky power
tools, etc. When I want to work on a project I'll bring the tools I need into my garage (which
will be set up as a "flex space" depending on project needs (or car storage)).

This is a section cut through the large shed. I'll slope the roof the long way for a bit more interest.

Elevation. Barely visible is the panel gap pattern for a rainscreen siding system I'm intending
to use on the buildings.

Various 3D renderings from the software we use in our office.

 

[Torque1st]

You might want a bigger door on the main shed for "projects".

I used some $$ rendering software for a while but I never could get it to handle the basement elevations right. It had a lot of bugs.

 

[bazzateer]

When my garage is built it will take up 50% of the garden so not much lawn to mow etc. I'll put up a small shed eventually for the mower etc but for now it all goes in a lockable plastic storage chest on the patio.

 

[1984GMC]

I have a shed that was included with our house when we bought it, I moved it off to the side cause it was in the way of the garage.

 

[RbrtAWhyt]

Two excellent sheds:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15400

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60106

 

[lupinsea]

You might want a bigger door on the main shed for "projects".

I used some $$ rendering software for a while but I never could get it to handle the basement elevations right. It had a lot of bugs.

Naw. I've thought about that. This shed isn't going to be a main work space. I just need something to get tools and materials in and out of. Any "work" I do will be in the main garage. There is more space there.

In my city we can build up to 200 sf without a permit (per stand alone structure) so that was my cap on size. Due to budget it didn't make sense to spend the money on a permit and larger building. Especially when using the garage itself as a flexible workspace.