Month: February 2023

For millions of folks nationwide, golf is a way of life. But, as you may already know, golfing is one of those hobbies that tends to become an obsession, with many golfers spending every spare minute trying to find new ways to enjoy the game they love.

Of course, a golfer is nothing without a set of clubs, and those clubs need a place to live between rounds. Usually, that home is the garage, which is generally a suitable environment for golf club storage. However, there are some potential issues with storing your clubs here, so we’ll offer advice in this article to help you sidestep any problems you might otherwise encounter!

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Keep Them in the Bag

As a starting point, it’s a good idea to keep your clubs in their bag throughout the storage period. These bags are designed to hold clubs and to keep them safe, so there is no reason to take them out. By finding a good spot to store the whole bag with the clubs in it, you’ll have your golf equipment contained and ready to use at the next opportunity.

That said, you should sort through the bag before long-term storage to ensure nothing that could cause problems is left behind. For example, it’s easy enough to forget that half-eaten Snickers bar you shoved into the side pocket during your last round. But the critters in your garage certainly won’t forget about it! So always remember to do a quick bag cleanout, and you can avoid running into problems later on.

Get Them Off of the Ground

If possible, it’s best to store your clubs off the ground where they will be out of danger. Leaving them on the floor in the garage means they could easily get knocked over by people walking by or even hit by the car when you bring it inside to park. There are plenty of golf bag storage products on the market you can pick from for this purpose, or you might choose to build a bag holder if you are so inclined. A suitable bag holder will even include room for your golf shoes and some other accessories so that everything can stay together in a single place.

Manage the Temperature

You don’t have to worry too much about the conditions in your garage as far as your clubs on concerned, but exceptionally high temperatures could cause some issues. Specifically, the glued connection between the club shaft and the head could get loose in a hot garage, leading to the club head twisting or even flying off when you use the clubs again. Storing the clubs in an insulated garage – like one you could create with the help of American Carports, Inc. – will help to prevent the dramatic temperature swings that can cause issues.

Clean the Clubs Thoroughly

If you live in a climate where golf is a seasonal activity, the day will eventually come when you have to put your clubs into the garage for the winter. Before you put them up for the year, take the time to thoroughly clean and dry your equipment. Golf clubs usually come back from the course with plenty of dirt and grass in tow, and leaving all of that on the clubs through the winter may cause rust and other issues to develop. It only takes 15 or 20 minutes to clean your clubs properly, and doing so will ensure they are still in good condition when spring rolls around.

American Carports Has You Covered

We hope this article helped you discover how to store golf clubs in your garage! And remember, reach out to American Carports, Inc. when you are ready to work on a new metal garage project. It all starts with our free Build & Price tool. Thanks for stopping by our blog; we hope to serve you soon!

Having a shed on your property is a great way to add convenient storage space that may be just steps from your home. This is far more appealing than renting a storage unit somewhere around town, which would require you to get in the car every time you wanted something – not to mention the ongoing monthly expense of the rental.

While you might think first about using a shed to store things like a lawnmower and other landscaping tools, the potential of this space is far greater. In fact, you might even be able to use your shed to store clothes, as long as you have the right plan for doing so successfully.

Step #1: Know Your Enemies

Properly storing your clothes in a shed comes down to knowing what threats those clothes will face while in storage. If you understand the risks, you can pick a storage method to keep trouble at bay and ensure your clothes remain in good condition until you are ready to use them again. With that in mind, let’s look at the three primary threats you’ll need to mitigate when storing your clothes in a shed.

Moisture

You don’t want your clothes to get wet while in storage. They should be completely dry when you put them into storage, and you should pack them up to ensure they stay dry day after day. If the garments get wet, you will likely face mold problems, which would ruin the affected clothes, and you’d have no choice but to throw them out. Any adequate clothes storage strategy is going to prioritize keeping moisture away. Wait until clothes have cooled after using a dryer because sometimes, the heat can make us mistake clothes for being dry when they aren’t!

Critters

If you have a shed in your yard, a few little critters will likely come poking around occasionally. And, if those critters make their way into the shed, they’ll probably look for food or a place to hide out and be comfortable. Your clothing would make a cozy bed, so it is an ideal target for any critters who make it inside. Good clothes storage adds a layer of defense between your clothes and the critters so that no damage occurs, and you won’t be in for an unwelcome surprise later on.

Direct sunlight

Direct sunlight can also threaten clothes for sheds with a window or sheds where the front door is open frequently. The sun’s power can degrade the condition of your garments and cause them to fade from their true color.

How to Store Clothes in a Shed

So, knowing the three threats above, what is the right solution for clothes storage in a shed? Black plastic storage totes are the way to go. With a firmly-attached lid, these totes will address all the issues we’ve highlighted. A good tote is going to lock out any moisture that is in the air, it will keep critters from getting in, and the black color will block the sun’s rays and prevent UV damage. As a bonus, these totes are easy to stack, and you should be able to pack many clothing items in a relatively small shed.

Other Storage Possibilities

Unless you have a lot of clothes to store, there will probably be room left in your shed for some other things. If you want to move different items from your house out into the shed for storage, keep these tips in mind.

Furniture

Many of the same risks for clothes apply to furniture, so protect it with plastic before putting it into the shed. Of course, you won’t be able to fit furniture into a bin, but you can use large rolls of stretch wrap to cover each item and limit the risk of damage.

Mattresses

You’ll need a rather large shed to store a mattress, but if you have that kind of space available, look into the possibility of getting a mattress storage bag to keep it in good condition. One thing you’ll want to avoid is stacking up anything else on top of the mattress – that kind of ongoing pressure on the bed will leave it far less supportive when you are ready to use it again.

Mirrors

As one of the trickiest items to store safely, you must pack mirrors carefully to avoid breaking them in the shed. As a starting point, run some tape across the mirror diagonally, and then wrap the whole thing in bubble wrap to limit the chances of breakage. Finally, use cardboard over the bubble wrap to cover the corners and place the mirror in a spot that is unlikely to be disturbed.

American Carports Has You Covered

While most of your clothes are sure to continue living in your closet, having an extra space like a shed for seasonal items or things you don’t wear very often is a nice bonus. Work with American Carports, Inc. today to create a versatile shed solution for all your storage needs.

At American Carports, Inc., we offer fully-customizable, affordable sheds built to withstand the test of time. Get started with our Build & Price tool, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need assistance. We hope to work with you soon!

Painting is one of the best DIY projects for a homeowner to tackle. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be very handy, you can dramatically upgrade the look and feel of parts of your home simply by applying a fresh coat of paint. But, of course, when the painting is complete, there will likely be some leftovers – and storing those cans in the garage is the obvious solution.

Most of the time, storing paint cans in your garage will work nicely. However, when freezing temperatures move in, you might face some problems. Specifically, ice can develop within the paint, likely ruining it. Therefore, to ensure you can use your stored paint on future projects, you must find a way to prevent it from freezing. That’s the issue we are going to tackle in this article.

Grab a Blanket or Towel

If you already have some paint cans in your garage and cold weather is coming, you might need a quick solution. First, consider wrapping some old blankets or towels around the paint cans before the temperatures drop too low. With this method, you’ll provide a layer of insulation to the paint, which might be enough to keep it from slipping too far under the freezing mark.

Remember that your garage floor may be frigid when using this method, so protect the paint cans from below, too. The solution is simple: Move cans up to a shelf where they can be wrapped in a blanket, or put a blanket on the ground under the cans and then wrap them up. This technique probably won’t get the job done throughout a long winter, but this may do the trick if you have a cold snap coming and want to save your paint.

Insulate the Garage

The idea above involved insulating individual paint cans or a group of cans. With that in mind, why not go a step further and insulate the entire garage? That will be a more convenient, effective solution and help more than just the paint cans when cold weather arrives. Fortunately, American Carports, Inc. makes adding insulation to your metal garage easy when you order from us, so be sure to request this helpful feature.

Insulation in your garage will help neutralize the temperature swings throughout the year, from winter to summer. As a result, the space will be friendlier to the things you have stored inside, and it will be more comfortable when you want to spend time there. Given the modest additional cost of having insulation included with your detached garage and the significant impact it can have once in place, this decision is an easy one.

Look Into Additives

Even with insulation in place, you might find that the temperatures in your garage still get down near the freezing mark when the weather is below freezing. If you live in such a climate, look into freeze-thaw-stabilizing products to add to your paint. This is a chemical that you can add to the paint cans per the manufacturer’s instructions, and it will help keep the paint in good condition even in the cold. Then, when the time comes to use the paint again, you should be able to stir it up thoroughly and have it work correctly for you. Of course, you’ll want to wait until the temperatures rise above freezing to use your paint, as applying paint in such cold weather would be a recipe for disaster.

American Carports Has You Covered

Taking some simple steps will allow you to prevent paint from freezing in your garage, but it all starts with having the right garage in place for your needs. For that, there is no better partner than American Carports, Inc. With endless customization options, you’ll find it easy to create the perfect structure for your property. Thank you for visiting, and we hope to work with you soon!

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