Month: April 2020

Metal Bicycle Storage Sheds from American Steel Carports

Posted on April 28, 2020 by - ASI, Blog, Carports

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Bikes are often difficult to store. They’re bulky, can take up a lot of space, and often get blocked by various other belongings, which can be frustrating when you’re ready to take it out for a ride. To remedy these problems, consider purchasing a metal bicycle storage shed from American Steel Carports, Inc.! These are completely customizable structures that not only allow you to access your bike easily whenever you want it, but also keep it protected so that it can last for years.

Why Not the Current Garage?

Initially, you may be considering just keeping your bike in your current garage. However, as mentioned above, this poses multiple issues. Your garage provides you with valuable storage space. Storing a bike in your garage will take away significant room for your other items. In addition, keeping your bike surrounded by your belongings not only makes it difficult to get to when you need it, but it puts your bike at more risk for damage. Metal tools, lawn equipment, and heavy items can easily scratch your bike—or even knock it over—as you move it to and from the garage.

The Risk of Outdoor Storage

Another option you might be considering is simply storing your bike outside. However, this poses a whole other set of issues. Although it’s cheap to purchase a bike cover and a lock to keep it protected from the elements and theft, you will likely have to replace that cover after a few short months of being exposed to rain, snow, and sun. Plus, even though covering the bike does help to protect it, keeping it outside will still shorten the bike’s lifespan. That means you’ll have to either make expensive repairs to your bike or even get a whole new one in just a few short years.

Benefits of a Metal Storage Shed

The best option by far is to purchase a metal bicycle storage shed from American Steel Carports, Inc. Take a look at the many benefits this solution provides:

Easy Access

One of the nicest features of a storage shed is that you can easily get to your bicycle whenever you’re ready to take it out for a spin. You no longer have to move various items to reach it and worry about whether they’ll damage your bike. A shed provides a dedicated space for safekeeping.

Storage For Your Bike Gear

Depending on how big you make your shed, you can also keep some of your bicycle gear in the shed as well. This way, everything you need for a great ride is all in the same space. Just make sure you have a plan in place to keep it organized!

Protection from the Elements

A metal shed provides you with full protection from the elements. In a completely covered space, damage from the sun, snow, and rain will be no problem whatsoever.

Safe from Theft

With a durable shed, you can ensure your bike is safe from theft. Our structures at American Steel Carports, Inc. are made from strong materials and can be locked at the door. If you go this route, you can rest easy knowing your bicycle and gear are safe within your shed.

Completely Customizable

You can customize your shed to meet your specific needs with our Build & Price tool. Some features you’re able to control are the size, color, and shape of the structure. This allows you to design your shed to match the style of your current home. You can also choose what kind of roof you’d like your shed to have (vertical or horizontal), what kind of doors you’d like to include (roll-up, standard, or both), and how many doors and windows you want. To create the perfect structure for your bicycle, work with American Steel Carports, Inc.!

Affordability

Finally, the structures at American Steel Carports, Inc. are extremely affordable. Making this investment upfront may even save you money in the long run. Because a shed will likely keep your bicycle in better condition than other storage options, you won’t need to consistently spend on expensive repairs or replace your bike entirely in just a few short years.

Work With American Steel Carports, Inc.

American Steel Carports, Inc. is ready to assist you with this exciting project! Our structures are durable, affordable, and built to last, so even if your storage needs change, you will have a fantastic shed that’s great for a variety of uses. To begin building the perfect metal shed for your bike, check out our Build & Price tool today!


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Power Tool Storage Ideas

Posted on April 15, 2020 by - ASI, Carports

Whether you’re working on a project or simply trying to fix something in your home, it’s nice to have your power tools easily accessible. Having a dedicated spot for your tools allows you to find and return them to their place with ease. However, clutter often catches up with us, which makes it difficult to get to—or even remember the location of—the tools you require. If you’re struggling to stay organized, consider these power tool storage ideas.

A custom metal structure from American Steel Carports, Inc. is the perfect way to keep your items organized. Design your structure with our Build & Price tool, view a 3D rendering, and receive an instant quote!

Designating Their Place

The first step in keeping your power tools organized is making sure they have a designated space to live in. This way, you’ll spend no extra time searching for your tools amongst clutter. Plus, having a specified space for your tools also makes them extremely simple to put away. Pick a spot in the garage, shed, or workspace you would like to keep your tools, and then consider incorporating one of the following storage options:

Power Tool Storage Cabinet

Purchasing a power tool storage cabinet is a fantastic solution. These types of cabinets have slots that perfectly fit many common power tools, and some even have charging capabilities. So, not only will your tools be easy to find within your space, but they’ll also be organized within the cabinet and completely charged for use when you need them. Keep in mind, however, this may be one of the pricier storage solutions.

Modular Shelving

A less expensive option to store your tools is to purchase modular shelving. If you go this route, make sure you get plenty of shelves that are large enough for you to place your tools on. To stay even more organized, you can label each shelf to designate where you would like each power tool to be placed.

Cleaning out a Workbench Drawer

If you already have a workbench, consider cleaning out a drawer for your power tools. This is the least expensive option, but it may be more difficult to keep track of each of your tools if you simply throw them all into a drawer.

Keep Clutter to a Minimum

Whether you’re storing your tools in your current garage, a shed, or a workspace, it’s imperative to keep overall clutter to a minimum. Consider doing a complete cleanout of the space, getting rid of any unnecessary objects to make a clear walking path to your tools and other important items. However, if you feel that you’ve simply run out of room for all of your storage needs, it may be time to create an entirely new space for your tools.

Rethink Your Current Garage

It is likely that you are currently storing your power tools—among various other items—within your garage. While a garage is useful for storage up to a certain point, when you can barely squeeze your car inside, are continuously adding more storage items to the pile, and are worried there may not even be space for extra shelving, it’s time to look for alternative solutions.

Consider a Metal Shed

A metal shed from American Steel Carports, Inc. is a simple and affordable solution for all of your storage needs. You can keep items you use more regularly in your garage, but designate this space for items like your power tools, landscaping gear, non-electric tools, and more. Plus, with the above storage ideas such as adding cabinets or shelving, you can start fresh in a space that’s organized from the start. Design your shed to your exact requirements by choosing features like the shape, color, and more with our Build & Price tool.

Upgrade to a Workshop

For those who use their power tools to work on special projects, consider ordering a custom steel workshop from American Steel Carports, Inc. Your tools will be right on hand when you need them when you have an enclosed spaced that’s solely dedicated to your work. You’ll have plenty of room to spread out, and with your workshop set away from your home, the noise from your power tools won’t bother those who are in the house. For the ultimate power tool storage solution, purchase a workshop and deck it out with electrical capabilities, plenty of shelving, and anything else you require to complete your projects!

Work with American Steel Carports, Inc.

We hope these power tool storage ideas assist you! If you’d like to create an entirely new space for all of your storage needs, work with American Steel Carports, Inc. Our custom steel structures are made from high-quality materials, are completely customizable, and built to last. Start designing your new shed or workshop with our Build & Price tool today!