*This is a collaborative post.
The weather is still hot and beautiful but we know that in a couple of weeks, autumn and winter weather will be setting in. The garden will need to be tidied and tools put away. However, now is the right time to prepare your lawn and garden for the colder months. Sure, the kids will get some more use from the space until they go back to school, but you can still start getting things ready.
Mowing the lawn, raking the leaves and pruning the bushes are all jobs you’ve got to get ready in the next few weeks, but you also have to think about how to protect your tools. The mower, the pruning tools and more will all need to be wrapped and stored to keep dry. Rust will only do harm to your tools and with the help of an elevated shed base, you can ensure that your tools are up and out of the way of potential winter flooding. Whether you have large power tools or smaller ones, you need to keep them out of the weather. With this in mind, here’s how to protect them!
Mount The Tools On The Walls
Wall mounting racks are easy to install inside the garage and garden shed so you can keep your tools up off the floor and out of the way. Through the autumn and winter, rains come and if your garden shed is prone to puddles of water, you want to get the electrical tools out of the way. Wall mounting racks prevent over-cluttering, keep the shed tidy and they’re strong enough to hold all tools!
Install Hooks On The Doors
Have you run out of wall space? If so, you need to add hooks to the back of the door. Hanging your tools on garden door hooks will ensure your tools are safe and you can free up the wall space, too. Heavy-duty hooks can be combined with chains and keep tools off the ground easily.
Pegboards For Smaller Tools
For those smaller tools like trowels and forks, you might find that pegboards for smaller tools are a great idea. Not only will you get the tools off the floor, you can prevent them from going missing every time you need them. The best part is that it’s fast to install and weather resistant at the same time. Most pegboards come with heavy-duty hooks so you don’t have to worry too much about the weight of the tools. Even rakes, brooms and shovels can be kept on these!
Waterproof Chests
You can add chests in your shed but you should ensure that you only buy waterproof options. The reason for this is that your tools and equipment need to avoid being damaged or rusted. A waterproof chest is going to be your best bet but you can even get a lockable option for added security. This will be a great addition to your garden shed this year!
I bought a chest last year and it’s leaking ! Looking for another now