Minimize Clutter with
Outdoor Toy Storage

Using the right kind of outdoor toy storage can help reduce or eliminate clutter outside your home. Here's how to get started to get rid of outdoor toy clutter:

• Sort your children's toys by type
• Get rid of broken, worn, or unused toys
• Buy a compartmented container to easily find the toys your children want to play with
• Make sure you purchase a container made of sturdy, weather proof plastic or resin
• Evaluate your budget and your taste when buying storage containers

Perhaps one of the greatest annoyances that parents must routinely deal with is limited space. You move to a bigger home, only to find that it is soon filled with even more things than you had before. Whether you have one child or several, you know that dealing with clutter and lack of space is constant.

Almost all families with kids amass all kinds of toys and other items, with no clear direction on where to store it all. Most of us have a tough time dealing with our own odds and ends, let alone our children's belongings. Fortunately, there are some things you can do both inside and outside of the house to make this a bit more manageable.

One way that you can help get some clutter under control is by using proper outdoor toy storage. This way, you'll keep your garage from being cluttered with unnecessary toys and gadgets. After all, you want to park your car in the garage, not your children's assorted outdoor toys!

The type of outdoor toy storage system that you need will depend on a number of things. First, consider how large your backyard is and how much storage space you need for your children's things. It's important to measure these factors to avoid creating system that is inadequate for your needs.

Start by sorting your children's various outdoor toys by type. For example, you may have pool and water toys, balls and outdoor sports equipment, sand play equipment, toy vehicles and riding toys, and so on. Get rid of broken, worn out toys, and donate any that your children simply don't use. Use the toys that are left over to gauge the size of the storage bin that you will need to buy for your children's outdoor toys.

To make it easier to categorize your children's toys, look for a container that has multiple compartments. This will make it easier to find distinct categories of toys (pool toys or sand toys, for example). Also, be sure you choose a container that is made of durable plastic or resin. You want something that is sturdy, easy to clean, and won't deteriorate with exposure to the elements.

You can have a bit of fun with an outdoor toy storage container, since they come in a variety of sizes, styles, and colors. Pick something that you and your children will enjoy. You can choose something vibrant and fun, or something more subtle that will match your outdoor decor.

Even though you'll have to spend some money on the container for your children's outdoor toy storage needs, in the long run it will pay off in terms of your sanity as you get rid of the clutter in and around your home. Do a bit of comparison shopping to make sure you get a toy container that fits your budget and your storage needs.

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