Storage idea for scooters

Completion date: December 17, 2018

The plastic sheet used last time lasted only for a week. The plastic sheet was thin and "crispy". It was torn down by my daughter. I switched to the plastic material that I used for my laundry. I think it should work as it can stand the rain and the sun for at least 2-3 years. I also hammered "ring" around each of the punched holes.

Completion date: December 8, 2018

I have 3 scooters at home, 2 of which are foldable. I found some space behind the door (entrance door) if I stood them up on the handles.

For safety reason I feel I should bar scooters from falling down. So I secured a piece of plastic sheet (HK$14, the kind for book cover wrapping) in front of the scooters. I attached the ends of the plastic sheet to nearby doorframes with flat washers and 1/8 screws (pointed tip).

The binder clip are just to weight down the flap, such that the plastic sort of go over and covering the wheels. Let's see how long can this last...

The plastic sheet is off the floor by about 20 cm, so it doesn't get in the way of house cleaning chores.

Remark:
I have a compact hand drill (operate manually by hand) to perform this task.
Also, a leather hole puncher was used on the plastic.

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