Are you looking for a large metal shed and considering whether it is the best choice for your secure tool storage needs? There are a few different options open to you when it comes to choosing the best storage solutions for your tools, depending on the size of space you have to play with, the types of tools (and how expensive they are) that you have to store away, and other conditions. From deck boxes as secure tool storage to a large, galvanised shed and other options in between, it’s best to find the right solution for your specific needs.
What are the risks of poor tool storage?
There are two main risks associated with a toolbox or tool storage that is sub-par. These are:
Theft – the biggest concern is that your tools are stolen. This can be from a toolbox that isn’t properly maintained or kept in sight at all times during work tasks. If you have expensive tools, you must ensure that when you store them away, it is as difficult as possible for a criminal to enter the storage solution to steal your equipment. Choosing a storage solution with a pre-integrated locking system adds another layer of security to your tool storage.
Damage from the weather – this is the next biggest concern and is the reason that a secure garden storage solution is a key part of any garden and home, especially if you plan to store expensive DIY and gardening tools away overnight in a shed or storage box. Choosing a storage solution that is made from a robust and durable material, like galvanised steel, will help to ensure longevity of the items being stored inside.
There are also some safety hazards that are associated with poor storage solutions, especially if they are not well maintained or tools are not stored away in the appropriate fashion.
Stuffed toolboxes – whether you are putting tools away in a deck box, on the shelves of a garden shed, or in a low deck box in the garden, it is important to place items carefully and securely so as not to damage the tools.
Falling from height – if you haven’t placed items securely on shelves, or a toolbox isn’t closed correctly, it can cause potential damage to tools and injury to the person collecting the tools should they fall from height.
Sharp edges – always place tools away where the sharp edges are facing the other direction. Never leave tools lying around outside the toolbox or scattered around a garden shed either, as this can cause accidental injuries through accidental stabbing with a tool.
Choose a storage solution
Whether you have power tools that you use for DIY tasks around the home or a selection of gardening tools and equipment that need to be stored away at night during the summer and away semi-permanently during the winter months, it is vital that you have safe and secure garden storage solutions that match your unique needs and the space you have around your home to play with. A garden shed must always deliver robustness, security, and be easy to maintain and protect from the weather. What it can also do, is provide another element of design as part of your wider garden aesthetic.