!44: Which Plastic Garden Storage Product is Right For You?

!±8± Which Plastic Garden Storage Product is Right For You?

Looking to tidy up your yard? Sheds, deck boxes, and other plastic garden storage products can improve your yard's appearance by helping you to keep your stuff out of sight. But with a wide range of products on the market, it can be difficult to find a storage product that fits your needs. This article explores the pros and cons of eight types of plastic garden storage products.

Deck Boxes
If you're short on space, consider Suncast's 50-gallon Original Deck Box. If you need more than 44 gallons of storage space, consider Suncast's larger 99-gallon and 127-gallon deck boxes, or even a storage shed.

Patio Benches
Suncast's PB6700 Patio Bench ingeniously opens up to provide 44 gallons of storage. If you want a storage device that doubles as a place to sit, you can't beat this product. On the downside, the bench takes up more space than Suncast's smaller deck boxes. If space is at a premium, consider Suncast's Mini Patio Bench, which has a 31-gallon capacity.

Storage Seats
Suncast SS1000 Storage Seat provides a place to sit, as well as 22 gallons of storage. It's a good choice if space is too tight for a patio bench.

Storage Cabinets
Suncast's C3600G Utility Storage Base Cabinet has two shelves, each of which supports up to 75 pounds of weight. The vertical orientation of this cabinet makes it easier to put things in and take them out again without bending over.

Food Prep Stations
Suncast's DCP2000 Prep Station is perfect for barbecuing and outdoor food preparation. It provides two storage cabinets, as well as 40 inches of cutting and prepping surface.

Storage Sheds
If you have a lot of stuff, an outdoor shed will fit the bill. Amazon and other online retailers sell sheds as large as 434 square feet, providing room for even the biggest collections of stuff. Sheds are also likely to be more weather-resistant than other plastic garden storage products, an important plus if you will be storing items that will be damaged by rainwater.

On the downside, sheds can take up a lot of room, and they can be obtrusive. If you have a small yard, you probably don't want it cluttered up with sheds. Finally, keep in mind that sheds are more expensive than smaller storage products.

Hose Minders
Am I the only person who hates garden hoses? Every time I use mine, it gets kinked or tangled. When I'm not using it, it always seems to be in the way. Suncast makes several hose minders, including a spring-loaded Powerwind Hose Reel and a Swivel Hose Hideaway.

Outdoor Trash Hideaways
Suncast's Outdoor Trash Hideaway is basically a glorified garbage can. But it could be just the thing if you're tired of the standard black and green models. It holds from 30 to 33 gallons. Faux wainscoting adds a decorative touch.

There you have it--a concise guide to eight types of plastic garden storage products. With the right product, you'll finally be able to tame the collection of junk in your back yard.