Abstract: A container for storing various yard equipment items is provided. The container includes an open volume for receiving a lawn mower, an open rear end for inserting and removing the lawn mower, a pair of sidewalls, an open bottom, and a top wall including several risers and treads. The risers and treads provide the top wall with a stair step configuration. The stair steps enable the housing to match the contours of the yard equipment contained therein, and additionally provide storage space on the top of the housing for storing a plurality of items. The yard equipment can be inserted into and removed from the container without disturbing the items stored on the steps.