DeWalt Lawn and Garden Storage Kit

My garage finally feels like a workspace instead of a garden-tool avalanche. After installing the DeWalt storage kit, I went from a jumble of rakes, trimmers, and chargers to a clean, modular wall where everything has a place and stays there.

Setup and installation

The kit centers on two 48-inch steel rails. I mounted mine in a continuous 8-foot run using the included end-cap joiners, which both bridge the rails and give the installation a finished look. The rails are rated for up to 100 pounds per lineal foot. That’s a serious rating for a wall system, but as always, it hinges on proper anchoring. I recommend locating every stud along the run, using a level to strike a clear line, and fastening into each stud with appropriately sized wood lags. On block or concrete, use masonry anchors rated for shear and pull-out that exceed your intended load. Whatever you do, don’t rely on drywall anchors—this system encourages loading it up, and you want the wall to be ready.

Spacing matters. I set my single run at a height where long-handled tools could hang freely without hitting the floor, and then placed the hooks accordingly. If you plan to mount two rails vertically spaced (for a grid), measure your longest tool first so blades and handles don’t conflict. The metal rails give you some forgiveness in positioning, but you’ll work quicker if you sketch your layout beforehand.

Build quality and capacity

The rails and many of the accessories are hefty metal, and they feel like they were designed for more than just lightweight brooms. DeWalt’s latching mechanism is the standout detail. Each hook or accessory locks onto the rail with a positive click, and there’s no wobble or walk-down over time. Compared to friction-fit track systems I’ve used, this latch eliminates that creeping tilt you get after a season of loading and unloading.

The hooks are finished with a non-slip material. It’s not just for grip—it prevents the kind of scuffing that raw metal causes on fiberglass rake handles and keeps bare steel tools from picking up surface corrosion where they sit. After a few weeks of humid summer use, none of my tool handles showed rub-through or rust rings.

As for capacity, I loaded one end with a string trimmer, a hedge trimmer, and a blower—roughly the kind of weight you’d expect in a small outdoor tools section—and the rail didn’t flex or complain. The rating per linear foot encourages spreading the load, so I kept heavier items away from the ends and distributed weight across multiple studs. If you follow that practice, this system feels comfortably overbuilt for typical homeowner gear.

Hooks, mounts, and configuration

Out of the box, you get a practical mix: hooks for outdoor power equipment, hooks for long-handled tools, a battery rail, a charger mount, and a magnetic power strip. The selection was enough to get my essentials organized, and the latch-and-go design made it painless to try a configuration, use it for a few days, and then shift hooks to better suit my workflow.

A few observations after living with it:
- The outdoor power equipment hooks cradle round housings and handles well. My trimmer sits horizontally without rolling, and the hook spacing keeps the head off the wall.
- The long-handled tool hooks easily support shovels, rakes, and a mattock. The non-slip coating actually helps you drop in a tool one-handed without it skidding.
- The latches are secure, which is the point, but they can be slightly fiddly with gloves on. It’s a minor tradeoff for the stability you get.

One practical limitation: once you taste the tidiness, you’ll probably want more hooks than the kit includes. Plan to add accessories if your tool collection is broad. The modular rails make expansion straightforward; just be mindful of total load and anchoring.

Power where you need it

The included magnetic power strip and the dedicated battery/charger mounts are the features that make this kit stand apart from generic track systems. I mounted the charger bracket near the left end of the run and clicked the power strip into place beneath it. That put outlets right where I store batteries, so my chargers live on the wall and cords no longer drape across the bench. It’s a small change with an outsized effect: batteries come off tools, go straight onto chargers, and I can see charge status at a glance.

The power strip integrates neatly and keeps things consolidated. If your garage outlets are spaced awkwardly, this solves a lot of extension-cord gymnastics. Just be sure you’re plugging the strip into a properly protected circuit and not daisy-chaining with other power strips—treat it like any other shop electrical accessory.

The battery rail works as intended: packs store securely and off the bench, which reduces the usual clutter. It’s also nice to have the charger mount locked into the same ecosystem as the tool hooks, so one wall becomes your tool-care station.

Day-to-day use

What makes or breaks a wall system is how well it holds up to repetition. I grab the trimmer twice a week during the growing season, and the latch hasn’t loosened or rattled. The non-slip coating looks the same as day one, with no flaking. The rails wipe clean easily, and because the tools sit slightly proud of the wall, there’s less scuffing to paint or drywall.

The biggest benefit is mental: having a clearly defined home for every yard tool keeps me honest about putting things back. It’s faster to rehang a rake than lean it in a corner, and that’s the kind of friction reduction that actually sticks.

What could be better

• Accessory count: The core hooks cover the basics, but a couple more long-handled tool hooks would help larger collections without requiring a second purchase.
• Latch ergonomics: Repositioning hooks with gloved hands takes an extra beat. Barehanded it’s fine, but winter users may notice.
• Layout guidance: The kit would benefit from a simple template or suggestions for typical garage layouts (solo rail, stacked rails, spacing guidelines). Not a deal-breaker, just a missed convenience.

None of these are structural problems, and all are solvable. The essentials—strength, security, and modularity—are handled well.

Durability and warranty

The rails and accessories have the reassuring rigidity you want in shop hardware, and the finish resists scratches better than painted tracks I’ve used. Backing that up is a 3-year limited warranty, plus a 1-year free service period and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. It’s a sensible set of protections for something you’ll likely install and largely forget—exactly how storage should be.

Who it’s for

• Homeowners with a mix of outdoor power equipment and long-handled tools who want everything on a single wall.
• DIYers who value a locked-in hook system over friction-fit tracks.
• Anyone setting up a charging station for tool batteries near stored tools.

If you only need to hang a couple of rakes, a basic track or pegboard will do. If you want a sturdier solution that integrates power and battery storage—and you plan to actually use and reconfigure it—the DeWalt approach makes more sense.

Recommendation

I recommend this storage kit. It’s strong, secure, and thoughtfully equipped for modern yard and shop setups where batteries and chargers are part of the mix. The latch system eliminates the wobbly-hook annoyance common to cheaper tracks, the non-slip coating protects your tools, and the integrated power strip turns your wall into a functional charging zone. You may want to budget for a few extra hooks as your needs grow, and glove-friendly latch tabs would be a welcome refinement, but those are minor asks in an otherwise well-executed system. If you’re ready to reclaim wall space and keep outdoor tools and power accessories organized in one place, this kit delivers the right combination of capacity, modularity, and daily usability.