5 Clever Garden Tool Storage Solutions
With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time of year for yard work and gardening. As you’re hauling all those tools in and out of your garage, you may find yourself wishing you had a better garden tool storage solution in place. Fortunately, there are plenty of easy ways to organize and store your tools, and most of them can be completed with inexpensive materials and a little bit of DIY know-how.
Here are five DIY yard tool storage solutions to consider for your garage:
Slat Wall
One of the biggest advantages of a slat wall is that it’s incredibly versatile. You can affix all different kinds of bins, baskets and hooks to satisfy a variety of garden tool storage needs. As your tool and supply collection grows, simply add to the wall. You can even add some character to your slat wall by painting it a funky color or decorating it, like this gorgeous slat wall over at A Beautiful Mess.
Pallet for Long-Handled Tools
Without a proper store space, you may notice that long-handled tools won’t always just stay propped up against your garage wall. After you or your car has been hit from a falling rake, you’ll probably be looking for the right way to keep these tools in place once and for all.
Fortunately, all you need is a pallet, a few screws and a drill for this easy DIY project. Simply attach the pallet vertically against one of your garage walls, being sure to use screws long enough to extend through the pallet and the wall. Since the pallet is relatively light, you won’t need to use too many screws to get the job done.
Pallet for Long-Handled Tools
Another excellent option for long-handled tool storage involves purchasing a few concrete form tubes, which you can find for under $10 apiece at any home improvement store. Use plumbing straps to secure the tubes to the garage wall and then fill them up with those long-handled tools.
Wheelbarrow Wall Storage
A wheelbarrow can take up a lot of space on the floor of your garage, which is why we recommend hanging it on the wall. This simple hack from LumberJocks uses scraps of plywood, hardwood and a few drywall screws to create wheelbarrow wall storage.
Caddy for Transporting Garden Tools
When you’re ready to transport your garden tools from the garage to your yard, an old golf bag makes an excellent garden gear caddy. It’s deep enough to hold long-handled tools, and the outer pockets can accommodate some of the smaller items you may need. Just load it up and wheel it out to your yard all in one trip instead of having to go back and forth grabbing all that gear.
While storing garden tools and other items in your garage, it’s important to make sure you have a secure space where your investments remain protected. At Champion Overhead Door, we provide residential repairs and maintenance to ensure that your garage door is always functioning properly. If you are having any issues with your garage door, contact us today!