Wheelie bin storage

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burninglikefire · 17/09/2023 07:15

Looking to get something to store two wheelie bins in. I have no DIY skills but could get a handyman to assemble something. A lot of bin cupboards I can find online have mixed reviews. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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scrollinginthedark · 17/09/2023 07:20

I had this exact issue so following to see what others suggest. everything I could find was an equal mix of one and five stars!

Twiglets1 · 17/09/2023 07:34

Why do you need storage for your wheelie bins?

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burninglikefire · 17/09/2023 07:47

I guess I don't need storage, I just think it would make the front of the house look nicer. The bins have to be stored at the front - no side passage where they can be stored.

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Twiglets1 · 17/09/2023 07:49

Oh… I think most people just keep their wheelie bins at the front of their house 🤷🏼‍♀️

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burninglikefire · 17/09/2023 07:51

@scrollinginthedark yes - many low reviews and comments about missing parts etc. At the other end of the market, I found very nice bin storage around 2K (including assembly + delivery) which is much more than I am planning to spend.

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deplorabelle · 17/09/2023 07:57

Ours fit behind our side gate so haven't needed one but our opposite neighbour had someone make an enclosure for hers using trellis - it's just like a mini fenced off area with a gap to put the bins through and works well because there's no roof or doors to go wrong. There are plants growing up the trellis which have made it all look really quite natural and nice.

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burninglikefire · 17/09/2023 09:03

@deplorabelle that's a nice idea - thank you

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MG1412 · 17/09/2023 09:05

Do you have a front garden? I planted a small tree a few years ago for around £12 which is now growing and spreading and hides the bins from view of the front road.

Callisto1 · 17/09/2023 09:40

I second the trellis idea!
We made our own bin storage with some wooden sleepers and a trellis type wooden fence towards the house side. The bottom is paved with I think 2 or 3 slabs we put in. It was quite a bit of work, but looks much nicer now with plants in front of the trellis.
You could also plant a shrub to obscure the bins (will have to trim it though so it doesn't overgrow). It all depends a bit on how much space you have in front. The wooden stores you were looking at are probably more hassle that it's worth since you have to maintain them like a shed (I.e. repaint and re-roof every 5 years)

Pjmasksonrepeat · 17/09/2023 11:28

Someone down our road have something like this either side and has passion flowers/vines growing up them. Looks nice.

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