If you’re lucky enough to have a garage or shed, then you might have some “clutter build-up”. My dad and husband built our shed a few years after we moved into our house. With more “kid” items, our tiny “lean-to” shed could hardly hold our lawnmower, let alone other garden tools and kids bikes and scooters, etc. etc.

It has been wonderful, but also requires a seasonal reset after we just throw things in throughout the winter so we can quickly get back inside the warm house. #lazyorganizer

SHED BEFORE

In a garage or shed, I always recommend going vertical to store what you have, whether it’s paint supplies, gardening tools, or recreation gear. Pegboard works great because it can evolve as your needs do with hooks like these, or these tracks for more minimal storage. We are fans of tall industrial shelves as well.

Always sort through everything first. When we did this big cleanout we thought we would need an additional shelving unit, but one ended up being plenty. For us, moving the kids items out so they wouldn’t have access to more dangerous items was also helpful. We designated our smaller storage area for the kids bikes + scooters, instead.

SHED AFTER

Some categories you might need to consider for organizing your outdoor spaces:

GARDEN

hand tools
rakes
shovels
gloves
water hose
lawn mower
wheelbarrow
pots

TOOLS

sanders
saws
hammers
extension cords
nails, nuts, bolts, screws
ladder

KIDS

bikes
helmets
scooters
wagons
garden toys
sprinkler
balls

RECREATION

fishing gear
camping gear
bikes
tennis
coolers
vacation gear

AUTO

automotive fluids
car wash supplies

PAINT

gallons of paint
trays
brushes
wall repair items

If you don’t have an attic, you may also be storing holiday items, keepsakes, or other miscellaneous items in your shed or garage. Plastic tubs work great for this, but make sure they are labeled. It’s also worthwhile to invest in weathertight totes to protect your items.