June 25th, 2025
Summer is here, but when you open up your shed, are you looking at a bunch of gear from last season? Imagine opening your shed to find everything in its place—tools hung neatly, bins labeled, and nothing teetering on the edge of chaos. It’s possible. These shed organization tips make it easy to restore order and keep it that way.
1. Empty the Shed and Take Inventory
Start by removing everything from the shed. This gives you a clear look at what you’ve been storing—and helps you clean thoroughly. Assess and sort out what you can keep and what to throw away to make more space.
Remove expired chemicals, broken gear, or anything that poses a fire hazard or attracts pests.
2. Inspect for Damage and Pests
Once the shed is empty, check for signs of pests and structural damage. Look for droppings, chewed wires, nests, and soft spots in wood. Common culprits include wasps, rodents, and termites. Be thorough—moisture damage or rotting wood can quietly spread if not addressed early.
Seal small gaps and replace any compromised boards.
3. Give Your Shed a Good Clean
Don’t rush to refill the shed just yet. Sweep out the dirt and cobwebs and wipe down shelves to give yourself a fresh area. Clear corners where moisture and dust collect. If there’s mildew, use a mix of vinegar and water to clean and disinfect surfaces.
A clean foundation allows your shed organization to stay efficient.
4. Arrange Items Intentionally
Now that the shed is clean, repack it with purpose.
Group tools and supplies by their function (e.g., gardening, DIY, seasonal décor) and take into account how frequently you will need them in the coming months. Store frequently used items at eye level for quick access.
Another strategy is to arrange shed items by season—summer lawn care in one corner, winter sleds and shovels in the back, and a holiday shelf for yard décor.
To make the best use of your space, take advantage of walls with pegboards, vertical shelving, and hanging tracks to keep objects visible and off the floor.
5. Not Enough Space? Rent a Storage Unit Nearby
Even after decluttering, you may find that your shed just can’t hold everything you need. That’s where self storage comes in handy as a convenient partner in home organization.
An indoor storage unit protects valuables like paint, holiday decorations, and furniture from heat, while freeing up space in your shed. A+ Storage offers temperature-controlled units at both our Cordova, TN and Huntsville, AL locations—perfect for overflow or seasonal swaps.
You’ve done the hard part. Now, keep the momentum going. If your shed still feels like a tight fit, don’t cram it all back in and leave yourself where you started. A+ Storage is here to help with convenient, secure storage solutions that give you room to expand as needed.
With storage experts to answer your questions and assist you every step of the way, A+ Storage is your #1 partner for local organization projects in Cordova, TN, and Huntsville, AL.