Even small additions to your house can, at times, make a real difference to your lifestyle, and may be able to ease the finding of storage space inside the house.

A porch, for instance, serves more than one purpose, despite its comparatively small size. If it is well built and blends in with the décor of the rest of your home, it will add value to the property. Another benefit of a porch is that it will help to prevent cold air from getting into the house through the front door. This will also be a way of saving on your domestic fuel bills. The porch is also the perfect place to leave muddy shoes, wet raincoats and umbrellas, so the fixing up of storage racks to hold these items would be wise, as soon as its construction is finished.

If you need somewhere to store the kids’ bikes, for example, gardening tools and other implements, then building a garage is probably not the best idea. A garden shed would be a lot less expensive, and several sizes are available so that you can select one that will suit your purposes. Once the shed has been built, you will be able to use relatively cheap shelving, as long as it is still suitable for the job. Use one of the shed walls as a place to hang garden tools, and do not forget to keep them safe from rust by using grease and / or oil during the winter months.