Commuting by bicycle is a great way to save money, cut down on pollution, and get some exercise, but creating storage for your bike can be tricky. If you’re looking for savvy ways to store your bicycle inside, check out these smart spots and innovative products.

• Hang it on an all-in-one shelf. Many modern bike companies now offer floating shelves that pull your bicycle up off of the floor in an attractive way. As a bonus, these smart shelves also feature hooks for hanging your helmet, messenger bag and other small belongings.
• Store it vertically in a slim wall space. Even if you only have a slim space between two windows or a doorway, that’s just enough space to hang your bike. Invest in sturdy mounting hardware and store your bike vertically on the wall.
• Hang it over a door. If you have high ceilings, use them to your advantage. Hang your bike in the unused space over a doorway with a DIY pulley system or reliable mounts.
• Use a two-bike gravity stand. If you have more than one bike, you can stack them on a tiered gravity stand. This attractive, minimal stand uses gravity to keep the bikes upright, and best of all, it doesn’t require any drilling into the wall.

6 Smart Attractive Ways to Store Your Bike Indoors [Dwell]
4 Places to Stash Your Bike Inside (Even if You Think You Don't Have Room) [Apartment Therapy]
The 10 Best Ways to Store Your Bike in a Small Apartment [Complex]

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May your day be touched with a little bit of the luck of the Irish!

Nestled away in League City, the Butler Longhorn Museum opened in May of 2009, creating a unique cultural destination for locals and out-of-towners alike. As its name implies, the focus of this quirky museum is the documentation of Texas longhorn cattle. The museum tells the classic story of Milby Butler and how he helped save the Texas Longhorn from extinction, and the facility also houses a unique collection of western art and artifacts.

If you’re interested in learning any form of art, the Longhorn Museum hosts art classes for all ages and levels. Be sure to check the calendar for sign up dates; the classes are pretty popular and tend to fill up quickly. They also have local artists’ work on display and for sale at the museum.

Open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays, the Butler Longhorn Museum charges an admission fee of $10 for adults. Children 5 and under are admitted free!

Butler Longhorn Museum
1220 Coryell St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-1393
www.butlerlonghornmuseum.com

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