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Sainsbury’s shoppers say £45 watertight garden storage solution ‘looks lovely on my patio'(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post)
Spring is just weeks away and Brits will be gearing up to give their homes a much-needed refresh. If you plan on spending a lot of time outside when the temperature picks up, some outdoor storage to keep garden items clean and tidy may be in order.
Garden storage is essential for protecting expensive tools and furniture from weather damage, as well reducing clutter and increasing safety by keeping items safe and secure. It also provides dedicate space for gardening tools or kid’s toys, helping to maintain a tidy and aesthetically pleasing garden.
Investing in a shed isn’t always suitable as they are expensive and can take up a lot of space. Instead, home shoppers will want to take a look at something like like 270L Outdoor Garden Storage Box at Habitat (owned by Sainsbury’s) to increase the practicality of a space while remaining on budget.
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With a generous 270L storage capacity, the storage solution is ideal for storing outdoor furniture cushions and garden equipment. Available in sage green or grey, can even double up as extra seating for up to two adults, so it’s perfect for when you’re entertaining family and friends.
Low maintenance and it is lockable (with your own padlock) to keep your belongings secure. It’s also easy to assemble, so it can be used straight away with minimal stress or fuss.
Elsewhere, the Charles Bentley Ward Outdoor Plastic Storage Box is available for £69 at Dunelm. Boasting a generous 322 capacity, the storage box is made from durable weather-resistant plastic and has a distinctive ribbed lid that adds a touch of style while helping rain run off.
The 270L Outdoor Garden Storage Box has racked up 1,423 five-star reviews(Image: Habitat)
Alternatively, Wowcher is offering its Weatherproof Black Plastic Garden Storage Box from £35.90 instead of £90. Made from high-quality plastic, the box has a charming wooden fence panel design and is designed to stand the test of time.
Back at Habitat, the 270L Outdoor Garden Storage Box has racked up an overall star-rating rating of 4.7 out of five based on more than 1,800 reviews. One satisfied shopper said: “This is a great storage box. It was easy to put together and the colour looks lovely on my patio.”
A second wrote: “Great product, sturdy and good looking, I am keeping it on the balcony as additional storage and I am quite pleased with the purchase.”
The outdoor storage box comes in grey or sage green and is lockable to keep valuables safe(Image: Habitat)
“excellent storage box easy to assemble and above all waterproof as I needed it for wood and coal storage,” a third penned. “It proved its worth as after I had put it together we had two days of heavy rain and it was dry as a bone afterwards..”
Among the not-so-glowing reviews, one shopper gave the 270L Outdoor Garden Storage Box a three-star rating because it was ‘not as good as advertised’. The review continued: “Flimsy and plastic not trimmed properly.”
Another three-star review mentions: “This was not as easy to put together as I hoped. More flimsy as well.”
Shoppers say the 270L Outdoor Garden Storage ‘looks lovely’ outside(Image: Habitat)
But somebody else loved their latest Habitat purchase, adding: “This is our second purchase of the storage box. The first one being a few years ago now. Easy to assemble. Everything stays nice and dry, excellent.”
Another five-star review reads: “Brilliant product and perfect for what we needed. Very easy to assemble and good quality. Considering buying another.”
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