7 Easy Shed Organizing DIY Projects

[@dini1046]

The way you hung the ladders is genius thank you for that and all the other tips.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@wilassguess]

4:37- "they aren't the prettiest things". For a shed using leftovers and scraps, I'd say that's really a wise use of materials. I just finished my shed with your Ideas. Love watching all you smart folks and getting ideas from youtube. Thanks April...

[@jwb1227]

For those storing your chainsaws... you may want to store them horizontally and place a small flat aluminum pan (like the ones for BBQ grill runoff) underneath the body to catch the leaking chain oil... they always leak.

[@Pressingontoperfection]

True

[@danholtbk7008]

Lay it on it’s side and it won’t leak. Another trick is to loosen the oil cap to relieve pressure but you have to remember to tighten it before use.

[@willhall7684]

I just found this video & went to your channel to watch the ramp video, and I saw that this was 6 years ago, & you have over 1.5 million followers now. That is awesome, I'm glad the channel worked out for you!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Yes, it's been quite the journey. Thanks for watching.

[@CathLabtech]

I keep going back and rewatching this video. So many coo tips on shed organization! Thank you for taking the time to post this. I will be doing most if not all of the things you did. Awesome sauce!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you liked it and find it useful!

[@michaeltorres9575]

HI MISS WILKERSON, MY NAME IS MICHAEL, I LOVE WATCHING YOU WITH YOUR NEW IDEAS FOR ANY KIND OF PROJECTS THAT YOU COME UP WITH, MY WIFE AND I HAVE OBSERVED LOTS OF YOUR VIDEOS AND ANY OF THEM ARE GREAT AND VERY WELL EXPLAINED. THANK YOU SO MUCH MISS WILKERSON & GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY AS WELL.

[@GB-go6gp]

Young lady, you're brilliant. I bought a new home 4 years ago and the garage is still a disaster. You made the video that I've been waiting a long time to see. THANKS !

[@jordanjpiojdf]

A woman that is creative and knows how to use hand tools. I have fallen in LOVE!!

[@Coffieman5150]

Thankyou April, the fence boards as decking is something I've never thought of. I see there is currently no electricity on the shed, If you plan on adding it later I'd suggest putting everything in the shed (everything that's going to live there at least) and note where they seam to like sitting. Then you can plan out the outlets and lights accordingly, and reduce the amount of wire you've gotta buy, or reuse, for the job. If you don't want to run power out to the shed, you might think about wiring it as if you were going to, but add in a power distribution box that you can plug into, and just run an extension cord when you need to. TY more videos please.

[@lamatech5340]

Mam,, You organized your tools more than my life,, Well done

[@latortugaamarilla3988]

I like how everything is cut nice and straight to fit between the 2x4s and the dowel idea is actually really great-I've been using extra large utility hooks but dowels you can customize the length. Your video makes me want to get out our tools and start organizing!

[@jeffscott6402]

I have seen a lot of videos on this storage and you have everyone else beat!!! You show how to do it without a lot of money and you also cover 90% of all storage! You really thought out everything my hat off to you. Ps wish I had people like you around me to talk to. Keep up the great work 👍

[@salmandron]

Hey April, I think your tips were great! I love the advice on thinking about what you will be storing and what your shelving needs are. As for putting your gear in plastic bins that someone else commented there’s always gonna be that person that has to feel like they are contributing by giving advice that is known as common sense. You do great things and you gave me some great ideas on what to do with my scrap lumber thanks for the inspiration and advice.

[@collef1136]

Wow. I’m impressed. What a clever lady! You go girl. This is so empowering. Keep shining your light for others to see. ❤️🙏🏻

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!!

[@flexjoe]

April, awesome tips. From personal experience, store anything with liquids closer to the ground instead. Trust me on this. Summer heat and winter cold will weaken those plastic containers and end up like the messes I've had to deal with. I hope this helps.

[@Mixdplate]

Great tip on the liquids! Makes so much sense too. Sheds/garages aren't typically climate controlled. In the summer, heat rises. I've noticed some of my containers start to bulge a bit during those months. Keeping them lower will certainly be safer and smarter if anything were to leak. Will be re-organizing this spring for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[@guyquigley805]

Thank you for keeping it simple. I have watched many of your videos and although I am a handyman, my skill level is much lower than yours. My wife and I appreciate your attitude of making things more useful. Again I thank you!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you for your kind words. Everyone's skill set is different but don't let that stop you from attempting what project you want to do. Research and one step at a time. The feeling at the end of the project is amazing. Best of luck in all your projects and thank you for support.

[@upscale22]

Absolute best ideas I've seen! Thanks April, your teaching style is also amazing and it's great to be inspired to take action now opposed to winding up with a huge list of items to buy!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@neilevenden3481]

One addition I made to my shed last year was installing a Solar Powered Light. Put the Solar Panel on the Sunny Side of the Shed and the Motion Senor Light over the Main Door. This way is normally isn't in your eyes when you go to get something. Great Video! Some very good ideas.

[@AprilWilkerson]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@goldmouth100]

OMG I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL ..YOU ARE VERY CREATIVE ...♡♡♡

[@hgval6146]

Fantastic video! Short and sweet yet filled with so many great tips and ZERO product pushes. We need more of this on YT! Thank you so much!

[@jimprice6032]

good ideas. I like The Notches on the decking boards to screw into the face of the studs

[@eddiereyna2998]

So though I don’t have a shed yet ,& I’ve been saving wood that folks throw out , to include buying some of the 2x4’s .& picking up 4x4 ‘s and picked up tin roofing material in 14’ . My buddy paid for his rather large gambrel shed to be built , I’ll pass this video so that he can make the most use of his shed space . Thanks for sharing these excellent tips .

[@clvokoun]

I absolutely love your channel. I'm getting an 8 x 12' shed installed in a week and will definitely use some of your ideas. Can't wait for my garage to have fewer lawn and garden items so that it can become the woodworking space that I've been dreaming about for quite some time! Thanks for all of the ideas and education across the board with your wealth of videos!!

[@brigettewalker9712]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I have been searching for videos for each thing that you did, but only found videos that were similar, yet only useful to get an idea of what to do. This video covered every single thing, in exactly the same way that I will be able to replicate. Plus, you didnt waste time with extra self-serving explaining or non-related stories for more video time. It was clear, concise, informative, smart, and fast. Im headed out to my shed. Thanks so much!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@pmcload]

Great job April! I appreciate the fact that you are doing this yourself, not supervising contractors! Very nice size shed too. I like the rolling ladder hanger idea. I currently keep them on hangers on the outside of the shed, but they get really messy from rotting leaves and rain. I have a 6' and 12' ladder, but may need to keep the extension ladder outside. I also need a ramp like you built in the other video as my heaviest items are a big generator and power washer. I may design a 4-5 foot "flat" area to meet the shed as opposed to just the incline. I am also thinking of building an exclosure of sorts on the backside of the shed to store basic garden digging tools....they can live outside. I'll keep the cutting tools inside tho. First and foremost, get RID of the junk that you've been keeping for decades and never used!! Keep up the great videos.

[@mikeanderson8603]

Getting rid of junk creates a lot of space.

[@darrylboykins7673]

April, excellent idea for the yard tools! I had 2x4s extending out about 18 inches to hang my racks, shovels, etc. which wasted precious space and was a bit of a head bump hazard. Recessing between the studs got them out of the way. Picked up so much space in my rather small storage shed. As you pointed out - only took some scrap lumber I had on hand. Much appreciated!!!

[@gstrek1]

I just used this idea for hanging my shovels, weedeater, etc. Worked beautifully. Thanks so much!

[@captaincoyote1792]

Damn! I am impressed. A helluva lot of creativity and ingenuity went into this video on your project! I’m 65....my shed is a mess. So it’s true that this “old dog” can learn some new tricks! Bravo-Zulu, on this great video!!

[@ryanmayer3517]

Great ideas - thanks for sharing! I'm going to use so many of these for our very first shed organizing project. Thanks April!

[@michaelmartinez3944]

Your videos are simple and clear to the point. I'm not being trying to be a chauvinist but its awesome to see a women who is capable and willing to admit when she is not always not sure of her choices. We Men could learn a lot from her humble spirit. Thanks You.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Great video and storage ideas! One word of caution, I would not store my motorcycle helmets in an unconditioned space for any extended period of time! The heat deteriorates the foam shock absorption liner under the shell. They don't actually last very long as it is, much less exposed to high heat in a shed! Free advice, worth what it cost! Thanks for all you great videos. I have used many of your ideas in our home projects. Thanks again from Tennessee!

[@steveskouson9620]

Dug my brother's HF welding helmet out today, from his new shed. Everything was all warped. steve

[@jamesyoung5676]

Suzuki S40? Love mine! Thanks for the great ideas.

[@BlackBird-mv8wg]

Awesome - very creative solutions. You've given me new hope on handling the limited space in my shed.

[@jaymarvin8752]

I've read on here where you say that we're not supposed to hang our weedeaters and chainsaws vertically. Well I've read and listened to your explanations and it doesn't matter whether I lay my chainsaws vertically or horizontally they leak out the chain and bar oil every time. Lastly when I hang up my weedeaters on the wall like she has done the location of my tank cap is on the top side so there for I have less amount of fuel leakage or either way it doesn't make a difference. But I'm glad to know or hear that from you. I have never had a problem starting my equipment and I have always felt that it was the way I handle my equipment before I begin to start my equipment and that is that I make sure before I ever prime the fuel bulb is that I shake the equipment so the fuel that may or may not have separated it gets everything mixed back up and since I started doing that 25-30 years ago I've not had one fouled out spark plug and my equipment starts on the first pull.

[@vlookup_tim]

This video motivated me to reorganize our garden shed. Thanks April.

[@danyabunsie9596]

This was 6 years ago. Now here in 2024 I ran into this shed hook up. Thank you so much. I'm on the run now looking for scrap wood. Thanks again. I can't wait to make space. 💯🔥💪

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy the process. Thanks for watching.

[@massimoserra4787]

Great Job well done April. Using some scrap wood laying around is the best for saving money. Thumbs up

[@Aikidoman06]

The best instal I ever added to my shed was a motion sensor light switch. It’s nice to have the light come on when I open the door at night. Great ideas

[@dave136]

Great ideas April..the ladder design has solved a problem for me..thanks 👍👍

[@ZyberWarrior1961]

April, You are my hero, I am so impressed by your ideas, now if I can make them work in my garage, I will be so happy, and my wife will be even happier, wish me luck!

[@JackSinger]

That ladder holder design is awesome, I might have to do something similar!

[@UTUBE-MONITOR]

Didn't need the elaborate roller nonsense. Would have slid fine on anything. Seems like it's book smarts not real work experience

[@brianbaker359]

Liking the stepladder storage and also notching the boards to fit around the studs to fit flush against the inside of the walls.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great solutions. i really like how you staggered all of the yard tools. Nice use of the space you had.

[@alsautner1732]

The work you did looks really good. I have people that work for me that don't do anything you did that well...Good job.

[@MikeyMack303]

So simple, yet, so effective! Thank you , April!

[@kirkb2596]

I love the fact that you made all of the projects in this video ......Simple ......it is so easy I can do it after watching your video I don't care for the videos that make a 30 min project into an all weekend task 👍👍

[@captainjoesanglingadventur4894]

The ladder rack is great I'm definitely going to install some of these for mine. Thanks for the tips

[@ericarichardson6582]

Chic you rock.... I am a neat freak... I believe that there is a place for everything... so looking at this video gave me a lot of ideas for the sheds at my house. Thank you much.....

[@brianbaker359]

Your notched 2”x6” tool holders between the stud was crazy simple, cheap and effective. Subscribed as your videos are superbly produced with excellent tips.

[@michael21r6]

Great job I was at Home Depot kept replaying video to draw up ideas 💡

[@chandlermcelroy7198]

I like how you organized the use of the walls. Currently planning the shelving for my tuff shed and may use some of your ideas for hanging tools. Thx, cmc

[@nowakezoneforever6021]

April this excellent video is 3 years old but it couldn’t have popped up at a better time for me. My new 14x20 shed was installed yesterday, metal outside, wood frame inside. The slotted shelves are a great idea as is the rest. Thanks for taking the time to produce all your videos.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying it. :)

[@tyrehester5550]

A solar attic fan kit would help keep the shed cool. Great video with some ideas I can use. Thanks!

[@nordyfamily]

Great work, thanks for taking the time to share

[@ShadHall]

Very cool, April! The way you approach the design for utilizing the space in between the studs was a great idea. Have a good week!

[@tomcooper2646]

Impressive. When things look easy it’s usually because the person doing it is skilled. Well done!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BenBrandt22]

Great ideas April. Really like the ladder holder setup.

[@xpane]

At last a woman whom I can believe that actually can do the work! Kudos.

[@mohammedbashir3531]

Nice Work I love your style in video editing and photography, making you record all the details with a short video time

[@SkyKing101010]

Excellent. I never thought of cutting slots in the rear shelf board is the shelf goes right back to the wall. Thank you yet again.

[@ChrisSheaffer]

Wow! This was an awesome video April. I have a shed build in my future and you gave me a bunch of ideas to better organize. Thanks

[@rogerhegemier8491]

Great Job April im an 75 year old Carpenter, and a retired Sheet Metal Worker !!! You Know your Business !!! Keep up the Good Work !!! One of the Best things in Life, is Building something, than at the end of the Day... Take a Second and say to Yourself , Wow look what i built, it Just Does a body Good !!! Keep up the Good Work !!! Do me a Favor don't put those Screws in your Mouth !!! It Can Be Dangerous !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stroys7061]

I just built a 12X16 shed. I’m adding shelving and tool storage as thoughtfully as possible to maximize my space and convenience. You gave me some good ideas.

[@AlfredHernandezIII]

Thank you for the video. I'm fixing to buy the same building. And this gave me a ton of useful ideas to save space.

[@AlfredHernandezIII]

@@lydialas8756 I'm good.

[@pambeck324]

Most informational video I’ve seen yet on storage solutions for my shed. Not complicated or expensive, thank you so much.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TonyButchT]

Great ideas, very well done! It's SO worth the effort to organize like that! Thank's for the video!

[@mikekennedy3173]

Thanks for the video. I was needing some ideas for our storage shed, you definitely provided the ideas. Thanks again,

[@wblack751]

Three chain saws? My kind of woman !!!!! Thanks for the handy tips, gonna make the one for the weed wacker today.

[@johnwilliams2427]

Only one starts...

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

A 2 x 4 on a maybe 45 @ the top of your ladder, wall to loft. Crawl through. may make getting up and down easier. Great job and tips 👍

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Some really great ideas for storage! Well done. It was like a jigsaw puzzle to get the tools packed in tight like you did.

[@ldunbar4131]

Tom's Dreamshop Worx I

[@ihearyahshuasvoice1634]

Wow!!! Awesome ideas April. You have a wonderful talent. All praises to the most high. Great Video. Thank you for sharing.

[@BADMOPARCZ]

I love keeping my things organized, this is good way how to do it.

[@barbarasteed3966]

May try some of your ideas helpful

[@BlacknailtechChicago]

Thanks for sharing. I like the idea of using materials that you already have. This cuts cost as well as clears away clutter. As women we have to learn more about power tools and safety so that we can get the job done faster, cheaper and have fun while doing it. You go girl☺.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Great job April! Getting organized is so satisfying.

[@LastChanceTinyHouse]

April, your a hell of a catch. I wish there were more woman out there like you. Great job.

[@fenix107]

Okay, have to vent here. April your videos provide ideas that some may or may not have thought of. You show us tools that we might not be familiar with. You haven't ever said do this my way or else. You have the ability to say this might not be the best way but it's mine, comment if you can help. For those of you who don't have anything constructive to say, don't! Grow up. Thank you for your ideas and having the courage to put them out to the masses. Keep it up! I have shelves to put up. And by the way, that's not an OSHA approved ladder to your loft and there was no fall protection on the edge of the loft. Why isn't the shed sprinklered? (That was sarcasm in case some of you didn't know)

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for the words, I'm glad you get where I'm coming from. Even if I was the best builder in the world, I still wouldn't be able to please everybody.

[@Enoch5939]

you can say that again, I've seen people rag on Norm Abram for stuff that he does at times ... and he's been doing it for how many years now ... smh ...

[@fivestring65ify]

You the woman. If I ever get me another storage shed I will give back and visit. Great ideas.

[@triplefoutdoors6331]

Omg awesome idea on the ladder holder!!! I’ll be doing that in my shed!

[@movinngroovin2104]

We just bought another home and it has a shed with the lofts on each end. This video gave me some great ideas .

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@wortheffort]

April, some plastic bags and rubber bands on the top of your moto boots will keep bugs from nesting in them while stored.

[@AprilWilkerson]

; ) Great tip, thanks.

[@عابرسبيل88]

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[@FinallyMe78]

I was going to say the same thing. The Texas Hill Country is notorious for the brown recluse. You don't want them biting you as you put your boots on.

[@elhigh]

Came here to say exactly this.

[@claudiamorseallan2641]

wortheffort

[@mikeanderson8603]

Love the use of scrap lumber. Great way to save money.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@mikeanderson8603]

@@AprilWilkerson My pleasure.

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

You're a dang genius. Love your method of organization. Great ideas!

[@bigbark4627]

Wow, the ladder hanger! 🥳👌 So simple & so brilliant all at once! 👏👏

[@wheresmyskin]

I could spend whole day listening to you say "bandsaw" :D

[@ronmounts8075]

Lmboooooo!!!!!

[@timmiller4979]

Your video made the challenged carpenter approach of developing storage a task that I can handle. Thank u for this tutorial Tim

[@AprilWilkerson]

You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@VCGConstruction]

Great video!!

[@1habicher]

Lady April, You are so good and quick and have simple ideas that I need to get to work on. You put a lot of us Blokes to shame. I will copy some of Your ideas now but I am twice your age!

[@jimboinsa]

Fabulous ladder idea!

[@SethRLewis]

Thank April, me and my wife are just talking about creating better storage for our shed. Our shed is only 10'x10' though. Keep up the good work, love your videos.

[@henrikkaveryd3374]

Brilliant, thank you for some great inspiration!

[@kdaniel8721]

With the price of lumber being so high, it's smart to use every availabe scrap. Way to go!!

[@homoinspirus]

The ladder thing is awesome :)

[@lykeomgkevin]

wow! thanks for these ideas! my two sheds are in desperate need of shelves. going to follow these next weekend!

[@thematthewlondon]

aren't the prettiest things? those shelves are gorgeous! utility is beautiful too =D haha

[@vikings844]

Gorgeous! You are poring it on a little thick dont you think! Functional yes, gorgeous it isent

[@bradwatts8222]

That's the way April , tools on the wall in summer when they get used once a week then throw in some hooks above for the lean months , drying O rings and carburettor gaskets are scare mongering , even at worst it's still glass half full , you get to do a carby rebuild every now and again and possibly find other issues with your tools

[@jdhorton1432]

So awesome! Thank you for these GREAT tips/ideas! You're da best! 👌🏾

[@user-bo1bj6xw2p]

Very talented!! Great ideas I will use. But a talented woman with a tool belt on a motorcycle wow, keep up the good work!!

[@peggyt1243]

A roof top turbine fan (wind powered) will draw the hot air out of the shed.

[@peggyt1243]

@Fernando Coelho Yes, why?

[@cwick5484]

Thank you for the great ideas. You are screw gun awesome. I love my Dewalt. How do you think I could build something for my backpack blower?

[@Jkcreswell]

I NEED YOU IN MY LIFE!

[@elizabethvillalobos8927]

I have been looking for a no nonsense female DIY to follow. I am glad I found you!!!!