4 Reasons that Sheds are Incredibly Useful to have after the Holidays

The Christmas holiday is an incredibly busy time of year. But once it's all over, it's suddenly the height of the summer season and you're going to need your garage space for other things. After all, those new Holiday lights don't need to be lying around anymore, but you may need room for that new Jet Ski. If the space that you made for those decorations no longer seems like enough, not might be the time to consider getting a shed or garage.

A bit of storage space on your property is always a good idea, in general, but here are some of the many ways that they can help you after Christmastime:

Store Outdoor Decorations

Maybe you're the type who wants to express your holiday spirit by outdoing everyone in the neighbourhood with your extravagant display. If so, you'll need some space to put the icicle lights, the reindeer that went on the roof, and the light-up nutcrackers that lined the drive after they've been taken down. A shed is a great place to store them so that they're easy to find, but out of the way until next year. 

Store Indoor Decorations

Your indoor decorations will need a place to live during the rest of the year, as well. Take down your tree (if it's the re-usable type) and put it back in the box, gather the kangaroo ornaments, the lights, the stockings, and the gift wrap, and place them in a dry, secure place until they are needed again. 

Store Presents Next Year

Perhaps this year, you had a lot of presents for the little ones or a number of items that you were sending to family in Adelaide -- but leaving them in the house became a problem when the dog chewed them up or the kids opened them early. For next year, having a shed is a great way to keep gifts secure until they mysteriously appear under the tree on Christmas morning. If necessary, you can even put a pad lock on it (if your kids are the mischievous, investigative types). 

Create a Workshop

Do you spend a great deal of time before the holidays hand painting ornaments for the tree or making wreaths? If so, garages and sheds are a great place to engage in your hobbies. They provide an easy space for the work, simplified storage for the materials, and a floor that won't be ruined by dripping paint or loose twigs.