Whether you have a permanent metal shed or a tentlike portable shed, the right accessories can ensure you make the most of it. After all, what good is a storage shed if you can’t easily find what you need or dread having to enter it? Below are shed accessories that will help make your shed organized, secure, and safe.
Floor frames
Without a floor frame, your metal shed might not remain squared over time. It also allows you to add just about any type of floor you want, from concrete to wood, which in turn will further protect the contents of your shed from moisture.
Anchors
No matter how sturdy your fabric shed or tent, you should anchor it to the ground or whatever other foundation it will rest on. One fierce gust of wind is all it takes to knock a portable shed loose. Given how easy anchors are to install (and uninstall when you want to take down your shed) and how inexpensive they are, there’s no excuse not to use them.
Roof strengthening kits
If you experience harsh winters, a roof strengthening kit will give you added peace of mind that your shed’s roof can withstand the weight of an especially ferocious snowfall.
Shelving and hangers
Using a shelving kit to attach shelves to the walls of your metal shed instantly makes it easier to find your smaller tools, pool cleaning supplies, helmets, and other accessories. A freestanding shelving unit can serve the same purpose. High-mounted shelves will also help you store pesticides and similar items out of reach of little ones. Along similar lines, tool hangers attached to walls keep everything from shovels to saws to screwdrivers safely out of the way but within reach. The last thing you want is to stumble over a rake in a shed filled with sharp and pointy equipment!
Deck boxes
While these are great for just about any shed, deck boxes are particularly handy for portable sheds. Because they’re designed for outdoor use, they’ll provide your belongings with even more protection from the elements.
Locks
If your metal shed doesn’t have a built-in lock, get a padlock that you can secure around the door handles. Also consider adding a padlock to deck boxes and other storage units.
Work benches
Whether you opt to attach it to a wall or keep it freestanding, a work bench allows you to use your shed for more than storage; the space can also become a potting shed or a workshop.
Ramps
If your shed is even slightly elevated and you use a wheelbarrow, a tractor, or anything else with wheels, a ramp will definitely make life much easier!
Adding any of these accessories to your shed can help boost its value, extend the life of the shed and its contents, and make it a more useful asset. And who doesn’t want that?
