The days are getting longer, the weather is gradually improving, and everyone’s allergies are acting up. It can mean only one thing: summer is upon us.
If you’re a sun worshipper, then summer is the best time of year. You get to spend quality time outside in your garden and can finally have fun outside without having to pack multiple layers of waterproof clothing.
Summer is a great time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also a good time to get on top of organization projects that may have been on the back burner during the long winter months.
Home Improvement Tools
When was the last time you truly reorganized your garage or cleaned your home improvement tools? In reality, most people never take the time to clean, repair, and reorganize the home improvement tools that they keep in storage during the winter.
Failing to organize your home improvement tools can lead to damage and decay, as your clippers, trimmers, and garden forks will likely rust if left in cramped, damp spaces. You can better organize spaces like garages during the summer by:
Adding shelving to raise tools off the floor
Using plastic bins with a seal to prevent condensation
Adding windows like canopy lights and LED lights
Utilizing hardy storage cabinets to reduce clutter and get more from your space
Organizing your home improvement tools is a perfect job for the summer. You won’t have to work with cold hands and can focus on DIY projects from dawn to dusk.
Gardening Supplies
During the pandemic, many folks discovered a deep love for gardening. This is hardly surprising, as gardening gives us all a chance to complete simple-yet-rewarding tasks like sewing crops, deadheading flowers, and watering vegetable patches.
But, as any green thumb knows, gardening requires some serious organization. You need to organize everything from your seeds to your shovels to ensure that your plants are happy throughout the warm growing season.
Building a shed is the best way to organize your garden supplies. You’ll need to choose plans that suit your space and should think of a gardening shed as a workspace and a storage unit. This means you’ll need space to work on things like planting seedlings but should also have deep shelves and a plethora of hooks to keep your tools near at hand.
When building a shed in the summer, look out for potential leaks and cracks before you call it a job well done. It’s easy to forget the heavy rains that come with the winter and spring seasons, but you don’t want to be standing in a puddle while you try to sew seedlings next spring.
Outdoor Sports
Playing outdoor sports like tennis, softball, and badminton is a brilliant way to bond with friends and family during the summer. However, you need to stay organized to avoid disasters like rusted rackets or bent bats from ruining the fun.
You can better organize seasonal sports equipment by utilizing wall and ceiling space that prevents delicate goods like stringed rackets from becoming damaged. While all of your storage should be practical, you can show off your sporty side by hanging your prized possessions like road bikes or surfboards from PVC pipes. Hanging equipment in a safe but prominent location will also help you spot any damage and make repairs before you paddle or peddle out.
Crafts and Games
Some crafts and games like knitting and board games are best for the winter when the days are short and the weather is poor. If you find that your family is no longer interested in these winter activities during the summer, it might be time to donate to charity. This will help reduce clutter, aid your organizational efforts, and give you a little extra cash to reinvest in summer fun.
Some of the best summer games involve things like paddling pools, water fights, and simple games like bocce ball or cornhole. But each of these activities takes some organization on your end as a host — you don’t want to discover that you’re missing a ball or have a puncture in your pool when your family and friends are getting ready to play.
When organizing crafts and games, pay attention to mismatching sets and damaged goods as it’s usually easier to simply replace missing or broken items rather than repair them. Once you have taken stock of your crafts and games, try to keep all the pieces together in the same space by using plastic storage bins that keep everything together and prevent small animals or dampness from ruining the fun.
Pantry
There are few summer activities better than throwing a party for your friends and family during the summer. But, before you can become the Gatsby of your neighborhood, you’ll need to ensure that your pantry is well stocked and organized.
You can organize your pantry this summer by keeping a separate shelf for snacking kids who are enjoying their school-free summer. This will keep little hands from wandering into places they shouldn’t go and free up space in your pantry for cooking ingredients. It’s also worth keeping your stables like pasta and cereals in clear Tupperware, as you’ll go through a surprising amount of day-to-day food supplies when kids and friends are over at your home.
Conclusion
The summer should be a carefree season full of good times and memorable experiences. As your household’s Chief Organizing Officer, you can get on top of projects like shed construction or pantry organization early as this will help prevent mishaps down the road and ensure that everyone has a good time this summer.
