It can be dangerous for you or for these items.
The biggest issue with storing things in an outdoor shed?
It’s the temperature extremes, says Jamie Hord, professional organizer atHorderly.
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“Temperature, whether hot or cold, can really be damaging to certain items.
If you’re looking to preserve items for longer, keep them in temperature controlled spaces.”
Learn what shouldn’t be stored in an outdoor shedand why.
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“These items can mold and get pests in them,” Hord says.
We use weathertight bins a lot," she adds.
So why not a shed?
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Keep that tank outdoors.
(It was built for it!)
Important Papers
Paper is a material that doesn’t stand up well to less-than-ideal conditions.
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Bring your electronics back in the house for safer storage.
A safe or more secure storage area inside your home.
As a worst-case scenario, two batteries could create a spark and potentially cause a fire.
Paint
Yep, blame the temperature swings again.
Keep paint that you plan to use again for touchups inside your home in a temperature-controlled area instead.
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