Making The Most of Your Shed

For many, their shed, barn, or other form of external storage building is a disaster house where finding stored ideas can be a nightmare, let alone trying to use the space as an office or workshop. While many can live with this, why should you have to when you can have a fully-functional storage facility that makes life easier instead of more difficult? From making your shed into an office to taking it back to be your outdoor storage area, reclaiming your shed can be difficult. With help from a post from Policy Expert, maximizing your shed's usability has never been more simple. From having a nice place to work in an office capability to storing things in a manner that allows you to easily locate them and retrieve them, let these outstanding suggestions turn all your outdoor woes into outdoor wins and even how to turn your shed into a work-from-home getaway.  For the shed or pole barn of your dreams, also be sure to check with Better Built Structures and start the process of building an outdoor structure for ease of storage and work in the yard.

Potting Shed Metamorphosis

Who says that a shed can only be a shed? When it comes to what a shed can be, the purpose of any exterior building is completely in the eye of the beholder. For one Georgia family, their potting shed surpassed its original purpose as being just another building for storage and became the farm store they had always dreamed of. Originally, the shed became very cluttered with its stored tools and other valuables being difficult to locate. Later, the owner's had the bright idea to transform the potting shed into a quaint farm store. To read more about this shed remodel, check out the Lazy B Farmer. For a shed of your very own to use for whatever your heart desires, from a storage space to a functioning workspace, consult the experts at Better Built Structures.

Put Your Tools in the Shed and Make a Man Cave

If you're unfamiliar with the modern expression "man cave", a man cave is an area of the house completely dedicated to the man of the house. All interior design, everything in the space, and everything that the space is meant for is completely up to the man. In the tradition of sheds, barns, and exterior work shops typically acting as utility-minded man caves in their own right, the DIY Network is proud to bring you with some of the finest man cave garage renovations. To look through over a dozen of these dazzling shrines dedicated to macho recreation, check out the gallery for yourself. With multiple sheds, pole-barns, and other exterior buildings available from Better Built Structures to be used for all your utility needs, Better Built invites you to transform your garage into your very own man cave.

Quick & Easy: Making Garage Organization a Snap

Is one of things holding you back from enjoying your garage or detached workshop the daunting task of organizing everything? Organizing your garage or workshop need not be a pain! From utilizing shelves and baskets to contain certain tools and materials to using a system of wall-mounted hooks to keep equipment and supplies off the floor, maximizing the usability of your garage or workspace is as simple as one trip to the hardware store and an afternoon set aside for the task. Metal baskets, quickly setup shelving, and hooks to keep broom, rakes, shovels, and other long-handled yard tools from taking up valuable floor space can not only drastically increase the aesthetic appeal of your garage or workshop but can also increase the amount of room to be alloted to storage or workspace. For more simple tips on making garage and workshop organization a snap, check out Family Handy Man's article on the subject. For some of the best barns, sheds, and external storage areas, connect with the building professionals at Better Built Structures.

Making The Most of Your Space: How To Make a Folding Work Bench

For those with your own workshop that is used for nothing more than a workshop, kudos! For the rest of you with a workshop that also doubles as a garage, a barn, or a storage closet, there is a still hope for you yet. When you're strapped for space, but you have a job to do, the good people from Family Handyman have come up a creative solution to your problem with a folding workbench. Designed to save time, space, and money, the folding workbench can initially be mistaken for a simple rolling storage container. At a moment's notice, the container can be rolled out, the sides fold straight out, and legs are quickly and easily screwed into place without the use of any tools. When the job is done, simply detach the legs, lower the work surfaces, and roll the container back into nook or corner where it can continue to function as a storage container for tools and materials a smaller work surface. For the plans and step-by-step instructions on building this one-of-a-kind workbench for your limited work space, log on to this posting from Family Handyman. When you need a full shop, garage, barn, or storage building to yourself, trust the experts at Better Built Structures for the finest in detached storage and utility structures.

Hit the Ground Running: Exploring Garage Flooring Options

If you're like most, your garage is a multi-purpose space used to store cars, work on projects, or even hang out with your buddies. Being that the space is used for many different activities, choosing a flooring style and material can be tough. From sturdy materials that come in easy-to-install tile form to heavy-duty coatings,  there are several options available. To ensure that your garage floor stays looking great years to come, selecting a sturdy material with a pleasing aesthetic appeal is a must when selecting floor style and materials to use. For more help on selecting the right garage floor for your multi-use area, check out this blog from the experts at GarageEnvy.com. For all your exterior building, shed, and barn needs, consult the experts at Better Built Structures.

Workshop Storage Solutions

For many, workshop space is limited and finding adequate storage can become an exercise in creativity. From having to decide where to put that air compressor to how to store tools and materials in an accessible manner can wind up in spending lots of time and money storage containers and specialized tool storage equipment. To make the most of your workshop's limited space without breaking the bank, in many instances, storage solutions are found in existing materials using existing tools and require limited time and effort. From pegboard storage to constructing a rafter system for overheard storage, finding space in your workshop will help improve productivity and overall workshop enjoyment. For project ideas, check out FamilyHandyMan.com's article "Small Workshop Storage Solutions." For the perfect external building for storage, a workshop, or additional workspace, consult the experts at Better Built Structures.