Garage Storage Kits for the Keen Gardener

With Easter out of the way the gardening season is now certainly well upon us. The whine of lawn mowers on the Sunday morning now turns into a regular sound and also the smell of freshly cut grass adorns the gardens of numerous streets up and down the UK.

Gardeners up and down the UK will now be thinking about working on their gardens in readiness for the spring and summertime a time when most of us like to spend time in the garden enjoying, what will hopefully be, a very wonderful English summertime.

There is a saying that an English Gardener is as good as his tools and no truer word has ever been spoken in Jest. A Gardener cannot work his magic without looking after his tools and maintaining them in good working order.

So listed here are some suggestions for you on how you can look after your garden tools:-

1) Take a look at the plugs and wires to some garden tools are all in ideal order and working adequately

2) If your garden tools are ruined get them fixed professionally don't attempt to fix power tools yourself

3) Spray a gentle coat of oil or WD40 to any movable elements to prevent them from rusting

4) Be certain your moving parts on any power tools are oiled properly and in the case of power tools start the motors in advance of use to make sure they're well oiled.

5) Store your Power Tools correctly when you have ceased using them. If you will be storing your tools in the garage look at wall storage to keep your garden tools away from the ground and out of the way

6) Be sure you clean up them correctly before storing them, clear away grass cuttings and such from the blades to maintain them clean for the following time you are going to need them

7) In the case of your lawnmower apply some WD40 or grease to the height adjusters to ensure they don’t seize up

8) Check for any cracks in the plastic or damaged components on your gardening tools so that you can have them fixed just before you next use them. Waiting till next time may bring about frustration if they break whilst you are using them

9) If you are using hedge cutters and such tools make sure they are not only cleaned but the blades sharpened to ensure they are ready for use next time

10) If your tools have wooden handles think about applying some oil such as linseed oil to keep the wood looking good and this will stop the wood from drying out and cracking or splintering

The important thing to maintaining the life of your tools is how you care for them. Care for them well and keep them properly and safely in the garage and your garden tools will last you for a long time.

Enjoy the Garden

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Take Bike Storage & Bike Security Seriously as Bike Thefts Hit Record High

Bike Thefts Hit 500,000 in UK

It is reported that there are over 530,000 bikes stolen every year in the UK and the problem is getting worse.

Bike theft is a real concern for all cyclists and with some cycles costing thousands of pounds, as many enthusiasts will tell you further steps are now required to protecting your prize asset.

So what can we do about it? Well we start with a good sturdy lock and chain for our bicycle. Remember if you are going to leave it for long periods in any one place, maybe outside a work place or favourite entertainment venue, try and use different locations as thieves will get to know where and when you leave your bike. If you leave it in a regular spot for long periods of time it won’t be long before you face a real threat of having it stolen

May of us are now starting to cycle to work and with the increase costs of running a car and the associated environmental issues, more and more, quite rightly, are using this mode of transport. If your work place provides a place for you to park your bicycle ensure that it is well secure and that if possible, it is left in a place where CCTV can see it or in a place where there is a regular flow of people.

What is really surprising is that in 2010 just over 115,000 thefts were reported to the Police meaning that somewhere in the region on 1 in 5 thefts go unreported. The Police need to know about the thefts in order to take complaints seriously, you are doing yourself and others a real injustice if you don’t report it. They will only take it as a serious issue if they know about it.

Also, remember that many insurance companies will require a crime number for any insurance claim so if you are unlucky enough to have yours stolen, report it first and then your insurance claim will be processed much more quickly. Also keep a detailed record of costs, both purchase costs and keep receipts for any accessories that you may have bought for the bike.

Finally many thefts of cycles happen at or around the home. Don’t leave the bicycle unattended for long periods, even if it is on your drive. It takes seconds for a thief to take your bike. Also to protect is from garage thefts and damage try investing in a bike storage kit. There are many on the market available at affordable prices that will store your bike off the floor and on the wall. Securing your bike in a well organised, tidy and secure garage will make your hobby much more enjoyable and your bike a lot safer.

Garage & Home Organisation & Storage Tips

Garage Organisation & Storage Solutions

It’s not just your Garage that gets untidy and full of those items that we someday hope to find a home for, your house can very simply and rapidly become a hoarding place for your personal belongings.

With the winter almost out of the way, this is the time for you to be thinking about organising your garage or your home, a time to de-clutter, to find a suitable storage place for all your personal items.

Here are a few tips for you on how best to do this:

Hallway – Most of us have a collection of winter clothing such as scarves, hats, coats that can take up a lot of space. I would suggest that now the winter is coming to an end, now would be a good time to put these into storage somewhere either in a cupboard, wardrobe or box them and store them carefully in your garage.

Lounge – The biggest offending clutter items in this room tend to be CD’s, DVD’s or game that we don’t use anymore so why not take the time now to box them and store them safely and carefully out of the way. We use this room a lot and most of us like to display our more treasured items such as trophies or photographs, don’t let your living room get cluttered and take the shine off your more treasured display items

Kitchen – Our kitchens can be a constant source of frustration and full of clutter. We stuff things into kitchen drawers and most if not all of us will have surplus items that we never use. Too much cutlery, the odd electric blender we never use and containers for food storage that have never been opened. Get all the clutter out of the drawers, box those items you don’t use and store them carefully in your loft or garage. We all use our kitchen every day and it’s so much nicer when the kitchen is clutter free

Closets – How many of us have last year’s fashion items stored in the closet, items we will never wear again? Now is a good time to clear out those closet items, box them and ship them out to the charity shop. If you are intent on keeping them, box them carefully and find a suitable storage place for them. Think about fixing some storage solutions, maybe wall storage panels, storage baskets, wall storage kits onto the walls to prove you with additional wall storage.

Office – If you have an office at home, storage is vitally important. You may need to store old records or files carefully and securely. Again, think about storage boxes or storage cabinets that will help keep your records safe and secure should you need to call on them in the future

Garage – Finally, the biggest culprit of them all, the king of clutter. Think about organising your garage properly, not just moving items around and piling them into a corner, out of sight is not always out of mind. You have more space in your garage than you think. Many people over look at value of using their garage wall storage space and there are plenty of options available for garage storage. Jump onto Google and type Garage Storage Kits and see the options that are available to you. Some of the garage storage kits are designed specifically to store items from the garage, bikes, golf clubs, gardening equipment and are really easy on the budget!

Storage Ideas to help you sell your home this spring

We may still be feeling the cold and seeing frost on the car in the morning but now Valentine’s Day is upon us, it’s a sure sign that a change in seasons is upon us.

With the change of seasons and the coming of spring inevitably a number of you will be considering selling your homes this year and if that’s the case, don’t overlook some simple but highly relevant tips on how to stay ahead of the competition.

Despite all the gloom and doom of the property market some agents are reporting impressive sales figures with some reporting sales of over 5% higher than the previous year.

Some of us though will overlook the basics as we get all caught up with all that’s involved in selling your home so here’s some tips to help you sell your home quicker:

Clutter Control

Whether you are selling or not this one is always a great idea. With the spring comes the ‘Spring Clean’ and if you are thinking of selling, a good clear up of all that household clutter with create the feeling of much more space in your home. Think about storing household items up and off the floor. Whether you store in the pantry or the utility room or under the stairs, try fixing some Home Storage Panels onto the walls and you’ll be amazed at how clutter free your home becomes and how ‘spacey’ the house looks to purchasers. If it helps you sell the Storage Kits will be the best investment you could make.

Garage Storage

If you are anything like to majority of us, the garage gets used for just about everything other than for garaging the car. You need to create a perception of how much space there is inside and outside of your home. Also the proposed purchase may be a car enthusiast and a nice garage maybe high on the list of priorities for them.

So think about fitting some Garage Storage Kits to the walls of your garage and create an impression of a well organised and spacey garage. The chances are they will only take a quick look at the garage so you will only have a couple of minutes at the most to impress them.

Many estate agents report Garage Space as being a high priority for purchasers so visit our website to get some Garage Storage Ideas and some low cost Garage Storage Solutions to that clutter problem

Garage Wall Storage Systems - Get Organised Before Spring

Time is precious for all of us and the last thing you should be doing is rifling around the garage trying to find your garden tools, or your workshop tools. With the weather conditions being pretty poor at the moment wouldn’t this be a good time to start organising your garage in readiness for the spring?
Sorting your garage and creating extra storage space for all your garage items is something you can do in a weekend and  come the spring, you’ll be really glad you did.

Garage Wall Storage Systems

Here are a few ideas for you that help you fix that garage storage problem and won’t cost a fortune:

1.    Install Garage Storage wall panels. This can actually be done in under an hour. Wall storage is the most efficient and best of space for your garage storage, and wall panels are the easiest and most functional means to garage wall storage.
2.    Install Garage Wall Storage Kits. These come as a ready to assemble storage kit that include panels, hooks and baskets for all your personal belongings
3.    Cabinets. Again, this can probably be done in an hour as long as you have wall panels installed. Line your cabinets along your wall storage as it makes sense. It’s usually best to keep all your cabinets near each other for your own convenience.
4.    Garage Shelves. This easy job can be done in under an hour, and again, this is an essential piece to wall storage.
5.    Start storing the clutter. Give yourself two to three hours for this one depending on the amount of garage storage items you have accumulated. Begin filling your cabinets and shelves, and watch your garage organise before your eyes.

There are many other solutions to wall storage, these are just a few and probably the ones that will cost  you the least amount of time, but buy you the most amount of garage organisation

Garage Storage Ideas - Turning Chaos into Order

One weekend is all it will take for you to turn your garage into a well organised storage facility.

Before you start you should contemplate what storage facilities you are going to use to store all your garage items. There are plenty of options available from garage shelving, storage cabinet, garage storage kits and plenty of accessories to store individual items.

Storing the items is easy when you have Slatwall panels fitted to your garage wall, they are easy to fit and allow easy storage of your valuable items such as garden tools, bike storage and golf equipment storage.



But first you have to organise your garage. Firstly, before you begin your garage storage project it’s a good idea to put your items in categories. Think about putting your tools together, storing your seasonal items in one place such as Christmas decorations, items for your car, decorating equipment and paint and of course items for recycling.

Once you have sorted your items, think about giving the garage a thorough clean and if the property is new this is a great time to think about painting the garage.

When you are sorting your items think about creating zones in your garage so you know what items are where in the garage. This also allows you to store the items you use most frequently in a part of the garage that allows you easy and everyday access.

If you are install new garage storage solutions think about measuring walls and ensuring you have enough space to fit the garage shelving or garage storage kits. Many of these kits are easy to fit and require little tools.

Lawn and garden equipment is always a good place to start and normally I would recommend having them at the front of the garage to allow easy and regular access. Think about using Garden Tools Storage Kits for the garden tools, this allows you to store them off the floor and creates storage space underneath for the lawn mower, wheelbarrow and any larger garden equipment

For sporting equipment or our golf equipment, storing them is easy; you just need to think about whether you want garage shelving or whether you prefer garage wall storage kits. There are many golf club storage kits designed to specifically store your golf clubs and golf equipment securely in order to protect them from damage or dust

Many of us have a bicycle or number of bikes and bike storage is important for us. Bikes can get easily damaged when stored incorrectly in the garage and you should think about bike storage solutions. There are many such bike storage kits available and some even install bike hoists. Most go with the bike storage kits though as these represent great value for money and are affordable to most. They are easily fitted and keep your bike safe from accidental damage.

Hope this gives you some useful garage storage ideas and garage storage solutions. What was once a messy untidy and unclean place to store your items can now be a clean, tidy, well organised storage facility.

Shoe Rack – One for the ladies!

Shoe Rack for the lady - Brownie points for the hubby

Well, I know how popular Garage Storage kits from StorageMaker have been recently but people seem to be finding new uses for them every day!

A guy just called me up and asked if it was possible for him to order some of our Slatwall panels and accessories as he wanted to make the most of the storage space in his home. "Sure, of course" I said and went on to ask a few questions to try and find out what his storage ideas were and where he wanted to fit his home storage panels.

Thinking he was going to say in the garage, under the stairs, in an outdoor building or something similar I was a little surprised when he said “I have been thinking about Storage Solutions for the wife’s shoes and your starter storage kits fit the bill! I am going to fit them into her dressing room and she can store all her shoes neatly and tidily”.

What a great idea I thought – a huge problem I know for many ladies, after all most of you do have rather large shoe collections!

We talked about his requirements and he decided that it would be a great idea to fit some Slatwall Panels to the wall in the dressing room and he could then simply slot in some shoe baskets and make a really neat Shoe Rack. He was so impressed with how easily the storage kits can be fitted that after watching the video he promised to order some of the bigger kits to solve his garage storage problems.

A great result all round, the lady gets to store her treasured shoe collection keeping them all nice and neat and he gets a clutter free home.... oh and yes some valuable brownie points!