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How To Go About Building Your Own Wooden Shed

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Wooden sheds can provide many practical uses to a homeowner. Here we aim to explore the basics of its uses as well as later, building your own wooden shed. Of course, they are mainly used for storage but as you’ll soon see, they do have further uses.

Another common use is for them to act as garden sheds, either in or close to the garden. There are numerous other uses such as an artist studio, a woodworking shop, and a home office. Its use is limited only by your imagination.

Building a wooden shed may sound daunting but it far easier than you may imagine. An available option is to buy a shed making kit. They can be bought in all shapes and styles from a number of manufacturers. If you want an easier life, you can buy them with pre-cut pieces so you only have to piece them together. If you want to save even more time, you can buy kits with the walls and roof components pre built so you are left with only having to bolt the pieces together.

If you are blessed with carpentry skills, you may decide to build one from scratch. In this case, you would need to get your hands on the appropriate set of shed plans. Along with these plans, you will need to purchase your tools and materials. If you have a decent set of plans, it will detail the materials you will need which will potentially save you a lot of time. The options available to you when constructing the shed are to build a frame from wood or to pour a concrete slab. The former has an advantage in that it is designed to be easily moved from one location to another. It acts as a sled and slides over to where you require it. The manufacturer usually has a floor frame that you have the option of buying with the main kit.

This is just some basic knowledge on building a wooden shed but there is more information available should you wish to go ahead and build your shed. We hope we’ve at least aroused your interest in doing just that.

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Wooden Sheds And Their Many Benefits

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

So you can’t seem to part from all those precious tools you hardly use anymore. And, you can store them in your wooden shed out back, but your shed could be used for SO MUCH MORE than just an area to store tools. There are several different purposes for sheds and all it takes is a little modification.

Using a shed for the garden is perhaps the most popular reason to have a shed. Its quite a convenient place for storing your garden tools and supplies so the natural location for a shed is right next to the garden. Plus, potting your plants is a snap with a proper workbench in your shed. Many of the garden sheds built today connect us to a simpler past just with their charm and character.

Sheds also serve other purposes as well. Locate your shed next to a pool and it serves the purpose of a pool cabana. These are particularly handy for storing pool chemicals that should be stored away from the main house anyway. Some cabanas are stocked with towels, pool toys and with snacks stored in a refrigerator. This helps to keep the kids from running into the house all wet.

Sheds make great kids playhouses as well as artists’ studios since they are so small. And they make a great little sanctuary by accommodating a couple of pieces of furniture and other accessories.

You have a few options when it comes to the types of building materials you want your shed to be made of. Personally, I like the look of wood (particularly cedar). This is especially important if your shed will be located in a highly visible area.

Other options include plastic (or vinyl) and metal (usually rolled aluminum). Plastic is virtually maintenance free and is going to be your least expensive option. While metal is durable, it can get really hot inside – especially in warmer climate zones.

Assuming you’ve made the decision to put a wooden shed in your backyard, you’ll need to decide if you are going to hire someone to build it or if you will tackle that challenge yourself. There are a LOT of shed kits available out there for you to choose from if you feel comfortable enough with your carpentry skills. And, its much faster and easier to build a shed from a kit than it is making it from scratch.

So, its important to step back from your project before you get too deep and evaluate what its purpose will be. The rest will fall right into place.

Terry Shaw is passionate about wooden garden sheds. For a lot more information, resources, and construction tips, visit his web site: Best Wooden Sheds.

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Top 10 List of Tips – Building Wooden Sheds

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

by Robert Iverson

If you are contemplating building a wooden shed for your backyard there are a few things you should consider. Wooden sheds can make a great and practical centerpiece or focal point that you will naturally be drawn to. Here are some tips to help you in the process of becoming a happy shed owner:

1. Choose a Purpose

A nice place to practice your hobby or just to relax? Maybe storage for your garden supplies? Knowing what the purpose of your shed will be is an important starting point. Once you know that, everything else will fall into place.

2. Location, Location, Location

Pick a spot for your shed. Ask yourself if you want to be able to move it around or will it be in a permanent spot? This determines how the shed foundation will be made. Watch for overhead tree branches as they can be pretty messy with bird droppings and debris.

3. Site Prep

Prepare the site properly by giving yourself the time to do it right. Your site should be cleared of rocks, large debris, and plants. Sloping the ground slightly downward towards the back of the shed ensures proper water drainage.

4. Shed Plans

Good plans provide photos of what the actual shed looks like when its completed. They also should have a materials list which helps when you go to purchase all your materials.

5. Purchase a Shed Kit

If you feel that you don’t have the time or skills to build a kit from scratch, order a shed kit online. They come in a wide variety of styles, they go together quickly and pretty precisely, and they don’t require too much skill to put together.

6. Cedar

Cedar is resistant to rot and insects which make it a great material to use for wooden sheds. And the overall appearance will make your shed a major focal point of your yard.

7. Get a Helping Hand

Having an extra hand to help with the construction of your shed will not only make the job go faster, but it sure makes it easier as well.

8. Think of the Future

Things will be a lot easier if you plan ahead. Think about your plumbing or electrical needs in the future and prepare for them now BEFORE you start building.

9. The Details Make All the Difference

Don’t skimp on items such as hinges and door closures. It might be tempting to go with a less expensive hinge but you’ll be much happier with a higher quality one from the start.

10. Use the Small Spaces Wisely

By making shelves out of 2×4s, you will be able to place them between the studs. This makes for great places to hold small objects.

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Before you build your own backyard shed, visit Robert Iverson’s web site: Best Wooden Sheds for more tips on planning, constructing and enjoying garden sheds.

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