Are you contemplating the idea of building your own garden shed, but you are a little short on money or you are having problem figuring out where you need to start? Building a storage shed yourself is not all that complicated and can actually save you money by building it yourself.
Building your own backyard shed not only can save you money, but can also sharpen your carpentry skills.
Some helpful tips to think about before you start constructing a storage shed.
If this is your first construction project, you should dedicate a weekend so that you will be able to fully concentrate on building your storage shed without interruption from start to finish.
Although the construction of a storage shed is relative easy you will need to do some homework to make sure you are prepared.
After deciding on the size and the type of shed that will best serve your needs you need to find a storage shed blueprint or kit.
This can easily be done online, but make sure that the shed kit you choose has clear and precise step-by-step direction on how to construct it.
A storage shed kit will typically include a material list with a list of necessary tools needed to complete your shed project.
You have the option of only buying a blueprint of the shed you choose, but you will need to purchase and cut the material yourself which will be more cost effective than the second option of purchasing a complete kit.
The advantage of ordering a kit is that it can come complete with all material, cut to size, but you pay extra for this being done for you.
The upside of a complete kit is that everything will be there and you won't be constantly running to the hardware store every time you discover that you have forgotten or not purchased enough of a certain item.
Take into consideration when choosing a shed plan that obviously the more detail that is added to your shed, the pricier your shed will be.
If your goal is to save as much money as possible, then you should go with a shed plan that is more functional than fashionable.
Regardless of the shed kit or blueprint plan you decide on, you will need to follow the instructions exactly and in the correct order.
This will save you time and money in the long run and will make the construction of your shed much easier and faster.
If your budget is really tight, you may consider using used material and supplies that your friends or family may have acquired.
They may have collected used lumber, doors, windows or even shingles for roofing over the years and maybe happy to part with them.
These recycled items will be completely acceptable for building your backyard storage shed and with a little paint, no one will know the difference.
You can also take advantage by checking your local hardware store for sales or specials they maybe having.
Either way you decide to build your garden shed, it can be challenging, but very doable, it will just take time and patience.
There are many different options to consider before you take on the responsibility of building your storage shed.
Decide on a budget, whether you can afford a complete kit or whether to get a blueprint and build from scratch.
If you decide on building it yourself, are you going to use recycled material or new material.
If you are going to use new then you should calculate how much material, hardware and tools you will need to finish your shed and the cost to make sure it falls within your budget.
You can save a lot of money by building your backyard shed yourself as well as the pride and accomplishment you will have knowing that you built your shed yourself and with your own two hands.
This can make using your new garden shed all the more enjoyable for years to come.