At last, summer is finally just around the corner! After those freezing months of winter, we are finally in the season of spring. Springtime means the sun and warmth are hear again, but it also means unexpected days of rain, wind, and temperatures dropping back below freezing.

They do say, however, that we cannot truly embrace the good without the bad. After all, what better day is that 72 degree sunshiny day after two weeks of cold, overcast, misery? When the sun finally comes out it is more gorgeous than you can ever remember it being. The people of Portland, Oregon and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania are well aware of this, and you often remind yourself to appreciate the sun when it shines down upon you.

We all appreciate the sun when it first comes out after the winter, and summertime is the best time of year to get together with your friends and family and enjoy the great outdoors. If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor area at your house like a yard, poolside, or deck, then you had better make the most of it.

Making the most of your outside space include anything from lying down next to the pool and reading a book to having all your friends over for a barbeque. It can include playing with your kids out in the sandbox or putting up badminton net for doubles with the neighbors. It doesn’t really matter what you do with your outdoor space, just so long as you get out there and make the most of it.

Of course with outdoor space like yards and decks, you are going to have plenty of outdoor things that can overtake your area. Gardening tools, your kids’ toys, pool supplies, and all sorts of other things just have the tendency to take over your deck completely. If you really want to make the most of your deck, then you are going to have to keep clutter in check. With these outdoor storage solutions you can be confident that your deck will look great, whether you are having company over, hanging out with the family, or just relaxing by yourself.

Deck Box

One essential for any outdoor gathering at your home is plenty of places to sit. It is always awkward having people over for a party and there just aren’t enough places for people to have a seat. More often than not this can lead to guests getting frustrated and heading home early!

A great solution for this is comfortable outdoor furniture. Your guests will be excited to hang out all day when they can plop down on a nice, comfortable piece of outdoor furniture.

But to get truly comfortable outdoor furniture, you will need the metal or plastic kind that comes with removable cushions. And as we all know, even when these cushions say they are weatherproof, they really aren’t. You need to take those cushions indoors pretty much every night in case a passing summer storm rolls by.

In many cases, however, we are too lazy or forgetful to drag our cushions inside. Before long they get ruined in the elements and we have to buy new ones. But with a convenient deck box you have no excuse not to put your cushions away at the end of the day.

This simple and convenient deck box comes in sizes that range from 103 gallons to 127 gallons. Both versions have built in handles, and even rollers so that you can move it around with ease. It is colored light taupe and the top of this bin has mocha accents. The best about it is you can put it together in just five short minutes without needing any tools at all!

Deck Box with Seat

If you really want to have plenty of room for people to sit at your next gathering, then there is no need to invest in a simple deck box. “But what will we do with the cushions,” you ask? Well, you can make the most of your outdoor seating space with a deck box that has a seat built right into it! This is truly the best of both worlds.

You can find the deck box with seat in capacity sizes of 99 gallons or the smaller 50 gallons. This product is also designed to keep things dry so you can easily store your cushions or even things like mulch for your yard. Just like the traditional deck box, this one goes together easy and requires no tools at all.

Don’t have friends over this summer and let your whole outdoor area appear messy and unkempt. With the proper storage & organization solutions you can make the best of your outdoor space. These outdoor storage solutions are great ways to keep your deck organized this summer.

Author's Bio: 

Focht Eric is a freelance writer who writes about home maintenance topics and products for outdoor storage.