When I think of summer I picture warm weather, gentle breezes and blooming flowers. To get to that point, though, I need to endure sweaty afternoons sorting through flower pots, gardening tools, BBQ supplies and all the other garden and lawn items stored in my shed. Organization is key to calm warm-weather months.

It's not that I mind that rite of passage, but I am frustrated when I try to organize everything I've shoved in there. And if I don't get the clutter under control, I find myself hunting for flower pots, garden tools, hooks and more.

Fortunately, I've found highly rated, budget-friendly products that made it easy to arrange tools, toys and other items stored in my shed. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.

Yes, you can lean your brooms and rakes against the shed's walls, but they never stay in place. I can't count the number of times I opened a shed door and had rakes, shovels and other tools fall at my feet. It's annoying at best and dangerous if I trip over them. I use a Rubbermaid Rubber Corner Tool Tower in both my shed and garage. The 20-inch by 32-inch by 19-inch organizer holds up to 30 tools. It fits into a corner, maximizing space—no more mess.

Organizing a shed sometimes comes down to where to set boxes, totes and other containers. Amazon Basics 3-Shelf Adjustable Shelving Unit holds 250 pounds on each of its three adjustable wire shelves. You can position them in one-inch increments without any tools. The unit is crafted from steel with a chrome finish and measures 23.2 inches by 13.4 inches by 30 inches. Adjustable leveling feet keep it sturdy no matter the flooring. Get those items off the floor and store them securely on this unit.

You likely know one of the best ways to organize a shed or any area is to take advantage of all usable space. Hot Memory Adjustable Garage Hooks Wall Mount lets you use the wall and vertical space. The adjustable broom rack also accommodates rakes, shovels, and more. It measures ‎17.05 inches by 7.01 inches by 4.72 inches and holds up to 16 tools. This wall mount keeps you organized and protects your brooms and other items, too.

Speaking of wall space, the WallPeg 43 Pc Pegboard Kit is the ideal kit to help you organize items on your pegboard. The 43-piece kit has four bins (think gardening gloves and twine) and 39 locking peg hooks (perfect place to hang trowels, drills, hand rakes and gardening gloves). Use it the way it works for you.

Floating shelves aren't just for your house. The steel-constructed Arrow Shelving System is an ideal product to anchor shelves on your shed walls. The four brackets, two braces and two posts in the system resist rust and ensure the shelves stay sturdy. Get your small tools, boxes and container off the floor and onto these shelves.

When you have a riding mower, storage bins, toys and other bulky items on your shed's floor space, it's easy to struggle with where to put garden tools, brooms and more. Horusdy 64-Inch Adjustable Storage System measures 17.7 inches by 4.9 inches by 2.9 inches and has four rails for mops, shovels, brooms and more. It's another great way to arrange and store your rakes and other items with long poles.

7. WFX Purley Magnetic Bottle Spray Can Holder

The WFX Purley Magnetic Bottle Spray Can Holder is also great for small potted plants and those small containers you use to store screws and other tiny items. The black-and-red holder measures 12 inches by 6.2 inches by 3.9 inches, so it fits on just about any wall. Buy a few for spray paint, containers and more.

I want to keep extension cords off the floor and easy to reach. The ZTSXLLIM Extension Cord Holder Organizer has a triangle buckle that can slip over a nail or hook. Wind up to 50 pounds of cord around the organizer, crafted from 900-denier nylon material. The storage strap is 16 inches unfolded and 1.5 inches wide. Messy cords? This organizer solves the problem.

If you're like me, you get tired of worrying that your garden hose will be damaged in the yard. The Gorilla Aluminum Zero Rust Mobile Hose Reel lets you securely store your garden hose in your shed and wheel it out wherever it's needed. It is made of high-strength anodized aluminum and forged brass fitting. Its upright comfort handle and 7-inch solid flat-free wheels allow you to maneuver it wherever needed. It gives easy access to 175 feet of hose.

Buy at Home Depot for $129.

Don't let the garage name of this item fool you. The Rubbermaid FastTrack Garage Multi-Purpose Hook is ideal for using walls to store chairs, leaf blowers, bikes and just about anything else you have that weighs up to 50 pounds. You can snap it onto the Fast Track Rail (sold separately and explained below) or attach it to the wall. I use these hooks in my shed to keep tools, chairs and other bulky items off the floor and out of the way.

Buy at Home Depot for $12.98.

The Rubbermaid All-in-One FastTrack Garage Storage Rail System works excellent in a shed (or even basement!). This seven-piece storage system includes two 32-inch rails, a power tool holder, ladder hook, cooler hook, J-hook and hardware. So what does all this mean? Simply that you can use the system to store those oversized, bulky items that take up valuable floor space in your shed. Each locking hook holds up to 50 pounds and the non-locking ones hold up to 25 pounds. And nope, you don't need an engineering degree to mount it. Just follow the straightforward instructions included with the kit.

Buy at Home Depot for $54.98.

Sometimes your boxes are so heavy, you can't help but worry they'll crash off a shelf and maybe even cause harm to someone or damage to something. The Edsal Maxi Rack takes that worry away. You can stack up to 800 pounds on 72-inch by 48-inch black rack. The five steel shelves are secure thanks to riveted beams that lock into corner post rivet holes. It's a great way to store your heaviest items.

Yes, you can hang a ladder on the wall of your shed or just put it on the floor. But unless you constantly use a ladder, it's just an eyesore at best and a nuisance at worst. You'll find a solution with StoreYourBoard Double Ladder Ceiling Rack. The steel construction of the two-sided rack holds 75 pounds on each side, so you can use it to store multiple ladders. You can adjust the center column from 10 inches to 18 inches so you can customize it to fits your shed's space. The rack measures ‎28.5 inches by 8.5 inches by 2.5 inches and has padded bars to add extra security.

If you're like me, you want secure storage bins for my shed that don't force me to hunt through them whenever I need to find something. Sterilite 66 Quart Latch Box Stadium bins are clear to see the contents. Each measures 24 inches by 16 inches by 13 7/8 inches, so they are the ideal place to store tools, toys, beach items, sports equipment and more. The lid locks to keep things secure. Plus, the lids are indexed, so it's easy to stack one on top of the other.

15. WFX Utility Bike Storage Lift Hoist

All storage hooks are not created equal. Consider the WFX Utility Bike Storage Lift Hoist. It's built for ceilings up to 144 inches and bikes up to 125 pounds. The hooks are rubber coated, so you don't have to worry about scratches on your bike. The steel hoist measures 9 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches so that it won't take over the entire ceiling.

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