Keeping wood pellets in great condition is important so they burn efficiently and keep your home cozy. Let’s take a look at some clever and useful ideas to store them, making sure they stay dry and also look good with your home’s style.
Use Water-Safe Covers
Protect pellets stored outdoors with water-safe covers, which are great for areas with lots of moisture. These covers have been a reliable way to protect my outdoor stacks during rainy times.
Put Up Shelves in Sheds
Get the most out of your shed by adding strong shelves to hold bags of pellets. Shelves have turned my shed into a great storage space, keeping everything easy to get to and off the floor.
Lift with Pallets
Use pallets to lift bags of pellets off the ground, which helps keep them dry. I’ve learned that pallets are very useful, especially in sheds where it can get damp.
Make a Pellet Dispenser
Create a custom pellet dispenser so you can get to your pellets easily and without making a mess. I once built a dispenser with a simple slide, which made it very easy to refill the stove.
Use See-Through Containers
See-through containers let you see how many pellets you have at a glance, so you don’t run out without knowing. This has made a big difference in how I organize my kitchen pantry.
Make a Pellet Wall
Build a pellet wall by stacking bags tightly against a garage wall and covering them with a tarp for protection. This turned a wall I wasn’t using into a useful storage area for me.
Give New Life to an Old Deep Freezer
Turn an old deep freezer that you’re not using into a place to store your pellets that keeps out moisture. I thought of this after I saw an old freezer that looked great in a rustic garage.
Use Strong Totes
Strong totes with secure lids are a great way to store things outdoors. They’ve been my favorite way to keep pellets safe from the weather on the patio.
Put in Overhead Storage
Use overhead storage racks in your garage for bags of pellets, which frees up space on the floor. This has really helped declutter my garage and keep pellets dry.
Go for a Hidden Spot
Add a hidden spot in your furniture for storing pellets out of sight. This idea came to me in my home office desk, keeping pellets close but hidden.
Use a Pretty Basket
For small amounts, a pretty basket near the stove is both handy and charming. I love how a woven basket fits in with my living room’s cozy look.
Make a Portable Pellet Cart
A portable cart with wheels can be moved to your stove easily so you can refill it without any trouble. I made one for my patio, which has made heating outdoors a smooth experience.
Try a Tall Stash Tub
Use tall storage tubs to save space and keep pellets dry and easy to get to. These tubs fit well in small spaces, which I’ve found in my small storage room.