All About Rubbermaid Outdoor Storage Sheds

Rubbermaid outdoor storage sheds are a great option for the yard when you've run out of space in the house.

Maintenance Free

They're pretty much maintenance free, as they are made out of resin panels. While metal outdoor sheds will rust, and wooden outdoor sheds will rot and attract termites, Rubbermaid sheds have no such problems. Further, they will not fade in the sun or crack from extreme weather.

Flexible Shelving

Another great things about Rubbermaid sheds is that the walls have grooves in them, so you can add shelves if you like. The shelves are not included, but you can make some easily out of some timber. And of course, you can always take the shelves out if you have tall items, as in the case of Christmas tree storage.

Rake & Broom Storage

In fact, the Rubbermaid Vertical Storage Shed has a grid in the floor to help you organize long-handled tools, such as rakes and brooms.

How To Assemble A Rubbermaid Shed

If you're wondering how to assemble a Rubbermaid outdoor storage shed, that's pretty easy too.

The panels all lock together, and you can do the whole job with basic tools only. If you do happen to have an electric screwdriver or a variable speed power drill lying around, that will save you some time, as there are quite a few screws to put in. A white rubber mallet will help you push the panels in place. A white rubber mallet won't leave any marks on the panels, whereas a black rubber mallet might.

Finally, a ladder will help you put the roof on, and if you can have someone (or ideally, two people) help you out here, that will speed the job up considerably.

Remember to look up for low-hanging tree branches before you begin, and to lay a foundation of gravel (at the minimum) to assist drainage. It's all pretty easy, really.

Lockable Doors

All Rubbermaid outdoor storage sheds are lockable (you will need to supply your own padlock, though). If you plan to keep power tools inside then this will give you peace of mind. Even if you only plan to use it as a wood storage shed or for pet food storage, the padlock will guarantee the doors stay shut in a windstorm.

Great For Tall Men

Another great thing about a vertical outdoor Rubbermaid storage unit is that they are all 6' (1.83 metres) high on the inside, so only those of us who are taller than average will have to stoop. The larger sheds also have double doors for easy access.

The Wrap

I hope that an outdoor Rubbermaid storage unit helps you keep your home and yard more organized. You should get many years of productive use out of any of the Rubbermaid outdoor storage sheds.