Get Your Lawn Mower Out Of The Garage: The Walmart Solution That Protects Your Machinery

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Despite the rugged appearance of a lawn mower, these machines require a lot of TLC to keep them in peak condition. Luckily, it's easy to prevent lawn mower damage with a few simple tips, like properly storing your lawn mower whenever it's not in use. Ideally, you should store your lawn mower in a dry, enclosed, and elevated space to protect it from rain and puddles that can wreck your mower. Keeping it inside is also a good idea to ward off thieves, but this can often mean sacrificing limited storage space. For instance, keeping your lawn mower in the garage or shed might make it impossible to fit another vehicle or tool bench. So, to keep your lawn mower safe from the elements without overcrowding your garage, consider opting for a portable, easy-to-install fabric shed such as the Ktaxon Outdoor Heavy Duty Metal Carport, available at Walmart.

This versatile shed is made of a steel framework secured to the ground with stakes and covered with durable 140-gauge polyethylene (PE) fabric that repels water, snow, and sunlight. It's available in two sizes: a 6-by-6-foot version and an 8-by-12-foot version. The sheds have received mostly positive ratings, with about 59% of customers giving them either 4 or 5 stars. Many emphasized how much value they got for their money. "Quality was way more than expected," One buyer noted on Walmart's website, "Stands strong in heavy winds, keeps everything dry. I'm shocked on how good it is for the price." When they're not on sale, you can grab these shelters for just under $90 for the smaller model and about $206 for the large. These Ktaxon sheds cost much less than traditional wood, metal, or resin options, and they have the added benefit of being portable.

Overall, these Ktaxon sheds are simple to assemble. It could take only half an hour to put up if you have a helping hand, but solo reviewers found it easy to assemble on their own too. In addition to making installation a breeze, it's also easy to disassemble the shed if you no longer need it or move the shed around if you want to change the layout of your yard. This also means you can take the shed on the go, which can be helpful for mobile gardeners, owners of large properties, or even for starting a community garden in your area. If you're worried about water pooling under the shed, consider keeping your lawn mower on an elevated platform or wood pallet.

Of course, Ktaxon's heavy duty sheds can be used to store much more than just your lawn mower. Customers share that they've stashed everything from bicycles to motorcycles, truck tires, and more in these affordable sheds from Walmart. You could also use one of these sheds as dedicated pool storage, or as a makeshift workshop to give you some shade while gardening or building outdoors. There are endless possibilities for using this shed in your yard and adapting it to your needs. Although it doesn't have solid walls, you can still slide in a few standalone shelves for extra garden tool storage. Of course, a carport shed like this one may not be the right fit for everyone. Most reviewers felt than the shed was a good value for the cost, but some struggled with assembly, wished the frame or tarp covering was sturdier, or wanted it to have better ventilation.