Keep these items out of the shed to protect them from the elements.
If you have an outdoor shed, chances are you’re using at least part of it for storage.
To help you protect your belongings, we’re sharing items you should never store in an outdoor shed.
Credit: Peter Krumhardt
Sheds come in all shapes and sizes, and serve a variety of functions.
The combination of drastic temperatures, moisture, and potential pests puts many items at risk of becoming ruined.
Paint
Like most things on this list, paint is highly sensitive to temperature changes.
Extreme cold and heat will create consistency changes within the paint, rendering it unusable.
Instead, aim tosafely store batteriesinside the house where its climate-controlled.
Moisture can rust the internal wiring and short circuit devices.
Propane
You might know that propane is supposed to be stored outdoors, and never inside the home.
No matter what, stick to storing propane tanks in an open and shaded area outside of any structure.
But, once again, unsteady conditions promote damage and deterioration.
Cold temperatures can cause the rubber to freeze, while too many hot days can inflict dry rot.
Some exceptions to this rule?
A shed might be the ideal place for youroutdoor furniture cushions and pillowsthat are designed to withstand the elements.
Simply shake them out andclean themfrom time to time.
Its best to leave all furniture indoors and reserve the shed for storing made-for-outdoor furniture only.
Like their cushion and pillow counterparts, thoroughlyclean the furniture piecesto keep them lasting in good condition.
Food, Bird Seed, or Canned Goods
Food of any kind should be kept out of a shed.
You should avoidstoring pet foodand bird seed in the shed to ward off unwanted guests.
While on the subject, refrain from storing wine in a shed for similar reasons.
Books, Photos, or Paper Goods
Similar to linens, paper products easily retain moisture and attract pests.
Your best bet is toorganize important paperwork,photos, andbookssecurely indoors.
Forgotten or Unused Items
Why hold on to anything you’re no longer using?
Old toys, yard tools, furniture, etc., might find new life in a new home.
