If your shed holds valuable garden equipment or power tools, a secure door lock is a must-have. The most popular shed locks rely on a padlock and latch to prevent unwanted entry. These include lockable pad bolts, hasp and staples, and door bars.
Today, many storage sheds feature fully framed doorways. If your shed has this type of door frame, you can use a mortice lock (the style of lock in your home’s front door) instead of a padlock system.