Making a Shed From Scrap Lumber

I found this video and it’s basically what I did with my three sheds.  I got old wood from a farm down the road.  The guy there had broken down an old wooden building and was virtually giving the lumber away.

I bought enough probably to build six sheds and I’m really glad I did it.  This video shows just how you can save yourself a fortune by using old lumber.

We did decide to paint the last shed as the wood had a lot of water stains on it and looked a little tatty, but it stands solid and cost us virtually nothing.

Have a look

Shed Building Video

I found this video on Youtube which is just a great video showing how you can build a shed fast.  When I built my sheds, I didn’t think to record it, but I probably should have.  Mine didn’t go so smooth either, but building a shed is about having a bit of fun too.

Hope you enjoy this video.  Cheers.

Storage Sheds – Steel, Plastic and Wood – Which Is Best for You

There are a variety of different storage sheds available to suit just about any need.  Knowing what you want to store and how much space you have will help you find the right plan for you.

Where possible is it important to always build the biggest shed you can afford.  The reason is that you will always require more space than you first thought necessary.

Here we will look at the pros and cons of storage sheds in various materials.

Plastic Sheds

Plastic sheds are becoming very popular as they often bear bad weather far better than their lumber conterparts.  In addition, it is no longer difficult to build using plastic.  PVC can be shaped to build a strong structure that is very economical.

PROS :-  economical, durable

CONS :- limited in construction shape,

Steel Sheds

Steel sheds are popular as sheds to buy but construction is not so easy.  Corrosion is an issue that is often mentioned and they can be rather expensive.

PROS :- Durable in the right climate

CONS :- Expensive, difficult to construct

Wood

Building a wood structure is easy and can be inexpensive.  Wood structures however require more maintenance as they are not as durable and are more suseptable to bad weather conditions.

PROS :- Inexpensive, Easy to Build

CONS :- Require more maintenance.

Shed Building – The First 5 Questions You Need To Be Asking Yourself

For anyone who is thinking of building themselves a shed, there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration, but before you even start this project, you are going to want to ask yourself five key questions.

Functional & Effective

Shed building will cost you a lot of money if you don’t plan your project, so here are the questions you need to ask:-

Key Question #1.  -  What do I need my shed for?

This may sound like a really stupid question, but too often I have had emails from people who started their project and suddently discovered that they needed more space or they needed ventilation, or the entire project was based on wanting something but needing something completely different.

When you know how much space you are going to need and what exactly you are going to be using it for, you can then start looking for the plans to suit that particular need.  If you are going to be storing items that don’t need access to light or fresh air, then you could eliminate the need for windows, alternatively if you are going to be using this as a man space or work shop, then you will want ventilation and a reasonable area.

Key Question #2.  What Materials Are Going To Work Best?

Sheds can be built from a variety of different materials.  You should not limit yourself to just wood construction .  Using PCV has become extremely popular in the construction of various sheds due to it’s longevity and durability, but you will have to consider what climate you live in and what conditions your shed is going to experience.

Taking into account what type of soil you will be building on is also a factor to consider and the amount of rainfall or snow will also have an impact on the materials you use.

Key Question #3.  How Much Space Do I Have?

The main reason that most people need to build sheds is because they require more space.  Sometimes having adequate space outside for the shed is a challenge in itself.  Shed designs are so diverse that you are now able to build sheds in any shape or size, but bear in mind that building a double story shed has it’s own limitations and regulations to consider.

If space is a concern you may want to consider a portable shed, that can be erected and dis-assembled as you need it.

Key Question #4.  How Much Money Do I Want To Spend?

The bottom line is very important when deciding to build a shed.  You don’t want to be wasting unneccesary money on expensive materials when you can source them cheaper elsewhere.  Knowing what your budget is and being able to assess at the start whether your project is going to be obtainable for the money you wish to spend is vital.

Key Question #5.  Where Do I Find The Right Plans?

Finding the right shed plans will make light work of your shed building project.  There are thousands of plans available online and we have the most comprehensive collection available for you right here.