Add a stylish storage unit to your balcony or patio with an outdoor cabinet. You can keep your tools, equipment, and supplies with this type of cabinet.
Since you need to place it outdoors, being built with high durability and resilience is a must that. To help you find the best outdoor cabinet that works for you, we’ll review our top three picks.
Keter Store-It Out MIDI Outdoor Resin Horizontal Storage Shed
This storage shed keeps your household items in style. Such items may also include trashcans, cans, toys, and pet accessories.
Features
- Storage capacity: 30 cubic feet
- Includes a durable floor panel for added protection against rain and mud
- Built-in wooden shelf for added compartment
- External dimensions: 29” x 51” x 43.5”; Internal dimensions: 25” x 47.5” x 39.5”
- Lockable design for additional safety options
- Color: Beige/brown
- Suitable for patio, lawn, and garden
- Made of polypropylene resin plastic for all-weather resistance
- 2 built-in front doors and top lid for easy access
Pros
Easy to assemble
This shed comes with instructions that are clear enough to follow. You may require someone to do the drilling for you if you are not skilled enough to do this on your own.
Otherwise, assembling the parts are pretty simple with the hardware already included in the package.
Sturdy and reliable
The floor panel is sturdy enough to hold the weight of your heavy tools and supplies. It is also effective in protecting your contents against rainwater and mud.
The exterior part of the shed is reliable against all weather conditions. The top lid is perfect for protecting contents against snow.
Cons
Weak top lid support
Some customers reported that the screws holding the lid are too small and don’t last for a long time. If you want to strengthen the support of the lid, you need to pay extra for larger bolts. In this way, your lid will be securely attached to the frame for a longer use.
Lid warps under high heat
A few customers reported that the lids warp when exposed to harsh sunlight. If you want to avoid this issue, you can store the shed under a roof.
Verdict
This shed is recommended for its sturdiness. Although the lid has weak support, you can reinforce it with strong bolts, hence, it can still offer a great storage solution for your needs.
Rubbermaid Plastic Vertical Outdoor Storage Shed
This storage shed stores all your long-handled gardening tools securely in one place. It maximizes your outdoor area with its vertical storage design.
Features
- Double-walled construction for durability and heavy-duty floor for added protection
- Resistant against leaks, dents, and all types of weather
- Durable plastic construction is maintenance-free
- Groove-molded for 5 shelves
- Grid floor secures the storage of long handled tools
- Lockable to secure doors
- Dimensions: 25” x 30” x 72”
- Maximum storage capacity: 17 cubic feet
Pros
Secure and versatile
You can keep all contents safe inside the shed because of its durable plastic construction. It promises to be resistant against leaks, dents, and harsh weather conditions. This is desirable as it is frequently exposed to harsh weather conditions outside.
You can even lock the doors of the shed using a padlock. Its versatility lies in the fact that you can put up to 5 shelves inside to organize your small items.
Easy to assemble
Assembly is pretty easy for this unit as it uses no hardware at all. You just need to snap all pieces together and in place.
In installing the floor into the structure, use a rubber mallet, or you can go without it by rolling the floor into its front. You can save energy by sliding the pieces together.
Cons
Side walls easily warp
A few customers reported that the side walls easily give in over time. As a result a gap is evident when the doors are closed. To keep the side walls in top shape, avoid overloading it with contents that may warp its structure.
Lacks stability
Some customers noted that the whole structure lacks stability due to lack of hardware used for assembly. Stability of the shed may depend on the contents loaded in it.
You need to load minimally and avoid leaning heavy tools on one side. It is best to keep the load balanced.
Verdict
This shed is recommended for storing long-handled tools. If you don’t mind some side wall warp issues over time, then this is the ticket for your storage needs.
Suncast Elements Outdoor 40-inch Wide Cabinet
This outdoor cabinet is a stylish unit which can accommodate your garden tools, grill equipment and other outdoor items that need to be stored.
Features
- Made of double-walled resin for rust resistance
- Modern wicker design offers style and elegance
- Includes an adjustable shelf for more storage area
- Maximum load capacity: 97 gallons
- Color: Java
- Dimensions: 35.25” x 42.25” x 23”
Pros
Stylish and spacious design
The wicker design built into the cabinet adds a stylish look to the whole structure. The interior of the cabinet has an adjustable shelf which can maximize its storage space inside.
Simple assembly
You can put the pieces together by following the instructions provided. The pieces are light for you to do the assembly alone.
Cons
Unsecured doors
Some customers reported that the doors kept opening due to lack of a proper lock system. It only uses a plastic groove to keep the doors closed, hence it is weak against winds.
Top cover easily warps over time
Some customers noted that the top cover easily gets out of shape after placing it under the sun. You can keep its top shape by placing it under a shade.
Verdict
This cabinet is a must buy for those who want a spacious storage cabinet with a great style. If you don’t mind placing this in a shaded area, then this cabinet will work for your needs.
