Submitted by: Dan Lazaj

Building your own shed is a task most do-it-yourselfers can accomplish in a couple of weekends, even if you have never built one before.

Finding information with some detailed step by step instructions will make this project possible. There are many books that have nice plans and detailed illustrations. You can find these books online, bookstores, or your local library. You can also search online for storage shed plans. There are quite a few plans you can find for free, or you can buy some at a very cheap price.

Once you find plans to guide you through the building process, you should contact your building department. Find out if any permits will be required. Zoning laws govern the size and location of your storage shed. Some of their requirements may include setback from your home, fences, or property lines.

Once you are ready, and have chosen your location you are ready to start. Avoid building were there might be underground utility lines, if some day these lines need repair it will be difficult to get to. You can contact your utility department to find out the location of these lines.

Begin by leveling the area for the foundation. More than likely you will be building on a concrete slab or a skid foundation, a skid foundation, being the most popular for the ease of construction. Another advantage with a skid foundation is that you can move your shed, unlike a cement foundation.

Building the walls will be next after the foundation. If your shed is not to big, you can install the siding while the wall frames are still on the ground. Raise the walls and nail them to the floor.

Assemble your roof rafters once the walls are raised. Assemble and nail the roof frame to the side walls. Now the siding and roof decking will be installed.

Install the door, windows, trim, and shingles. Paint and your storage, and you’re done, the shed is now completed.

Building your own storage shed is fairly simple because of its simple structure. If you have never built anything before, this is a great project to learn some basic carpentry skills.

Try to choose a shed design that will blend in with your home and landscape. Find plans that are easy to understand and will be able to follow. Your plans will come with a material list. You can look over the material list to get a good idea how much this project will cost.

Study your plans and the material list carefully before you start cutting anything. Once you familiarize yourself with these plans, and fully understand the building process you can begin to cut out all the material. Follow the instructions and start building.

If you feel you don’t have the carpentry skills that are required, there are other options. You can show your plans to local handyman and get some estimates. Another option is building a shed with a kit. Shed kits will come with all the material pre cut. Putting these kits together only requires basic tools. These kits are available in wood, vinyl and metal.

About the Author: On my website you can find a list of sites with free storage shed plans, you can also see my

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