Garden Sheds

If you love to decorate with antiques, you don't have to stop at the inside of your house. The walls and area around a gardening shed are a perfect place to decorate using antiques. Many old...

Many different people enjoy gardening. This hobby lets gardeners of any background tend to plants that have both useable potentials or to make an attractive view for the gardener and guests. Some...

Adding a mural to the wall of a shed is a natural way to liven an otherwise bland, blank outdoor wall. However, some people find painting a mural to be a daunting tas; yet, by breaking down this...

Pergola structures are perfect for patios, gardens and outdoor areas where you want to maintain the feel of the outdoors while providing subtle relief from the elements. Making sure your pergola...

Storage and utility sheds are a great way for homeowners to stay organized and keep their garages clean and safe. You should consider building or purchasing a storage shed for you backyard if you...

Outdoor storage comes in a wide range of styles and sizes; you'll find storage sheds, storage units, kit projects and even drive-up models. You can buy these items from home improvement stores,...

Building and maintaining an indoor garden is no more challenging than creating and growing an outdoor garden. Lighting, temperature, humidity and air circulation are all important factors in...

Sheds can be constructed using your own plans or designs or purchasing a complete unit from a home improvement store. Building a small shed yourself will require deciding how big it is going to be...

Until the 20th century, greenhouses were structures used to house curiosities--mostly tropical plants that were not native to the region that the greenhouse was constructed in. But with advances...

Pine logs are great for wood burning stoves, camp fires and fireplaces. Pine is a soft and fragrant wood which burns readily and lets off a pleasant scent. Unfortunately, pine is also likely to...

Building backyard storage sheds is a popular DIY project. There are numerous resources available to help people build sheds. Deciding upon shed plans can be a time consuming and confusing task....

Extending the growing season provides gardeners with extra produce and enjoyment. In many regions, the climate does not allow growing seasons to last longer than the summer months due to frost....

Having an organized shed is important to help you accomplish your yard work more quickly. It can be frustrating when you are trying to complete a project and can't find your supplies because they...

A hinge is a hardware device used to hang and swing a door. The hinge not only keeps the door connected to the frame, but also allows the door to be easily opened and closed with little effort....

Wood pellets are an efficient and long-lasting heating source. However, if you store them outdoors, you must protect them adequately from the elements. Pests also can pose a significant problem....

You don't need to be an architect in order to draft your own garden shed plans. With a little time and concentration, you can quickly draft a simple set of garden shed plans that will allow you...

A gazebo is a convenient gathering place for family and friends. If the sun gets too hot or if it is raining, you can shepherd guests to the gazebo instead of having to move the party indoors. If...

There are a variety of door styles you can add to your shed: sliding, overhead, double and Dutch, or split doors. Generally speaking, you will be choosing your door based on the shed's size and...

If you would like the idea of extending your growing season but don't have the space for a large greenhouse or garden, consider building a small found-object greenhouse. This type of greenhouse...

Saving money by doing things yourself is the hottest trend in home improvement. So it's no surprise that there are a burgeoning number of self-made greenhouse plans on the market today. These...

Want to design a shed? There are many reasons why building your own shed is worthwhile. It's cheap, fun, and sometimes faster than dealing with a construction company. By designing your own...

A greenhouse is by definition "solar." A structure built of materials that let the sun in will get warm enough to grow plants in. Even your car would work...think how hot it gets sitting in the...

Storage sheds are perfect places to keep garden tools, supplies, lawn mowers and other outdoor equipment. An 8- by 4-foot shed is easy to build and is durable. Most people with basic carpentry...

A gazebo is a challenging project to build. But with the right plans and instructions, and plenty of patience you'll be able to produce something beautiful and lasting for your yard. I’ve...

Nothing is more disheartening than to have the plants in your greenhouse not look their best. Leaves start to yellow, or their growth is stunted, and you know all is not well. Plant diseases can...

The convenience of electrical outlets and lighting in your garden shed is easy to imagine. You'll have a place to plug in rechargeable tools, power electric yard tools like trimmers and hedge...

First status symbols of the wealthy, greenhouses have come along way and are now readily available to gardeners everywhere. The first greenhouses were constructed of mica instead of glass by the...

Outdoor garbage can sheds are a nice outdoor feature to any home. Outdoor sheds can be expensive and they may not be big enough to fit all of your garbage cans including recycle bins. This...

Consider the following when determining how to adequately heat your storage building or small shop: How well is the building insulated? How cold does it get outside? Do the building's contents...

Sliding barn doors can add a realistic look to any garden shed or work shed. The backbone of these doors are the track and rollers that bind the doors to the building and allow them to slide...

A sliding shed door is easy to build and easy to use. These doors are usually mounted by means of rollers that are attached to the door and hang on a track that is fastened above the doorway. This...

There are several ways to move storage buildings. If you're moving it a long distance, you'll do it differently than moving it to a different place in the yard. Long-distance moving requires that...

Booking a professional to replace your garage or shed roof could leave you facing a sky high bill from your local roofing company. If you live in an area which isn't known for strong winds, you...

Everyone needs extra storage space. A backyard storage building is a solution to a crowded garage and is relatively simple to build---if you have basic carpentry skills and can get a little help...

Whether you use this simple enclosure as a chicken hut to temporarily house growing chickens, as I did in this photo, or as a deer and rabbit proof shield for growing veggies, it’s a handy 10ft...

Want to build a green house but don't have the room in the yard? Does it get too hot or too cold where you live to effectivly use a traditional green house? Not to worry, you can build a green...

Home gardeners start searching seed catalogs in the dead of winter---it's a primeval urge to get spring going. The first greenhouses were built to house tropical plants brought back from the...

Are you a gardener without a proper shed? Every gardener needs a spot to keep tools, pots, soil and everything else we use while tending our gardens. And if we do it right, that little shed could...

If you want to enjoy your garden and landscape more, you should first take the time to look at it from different viewpoints and think about what you see. Your yard and perspective are unique to...

A simple square or rectangular canopy can be built for your backyard or garden using standard-sized framing lumber and sheets of translucent corrugated roofing. The roofing material is about 3...

Sheds were constructed to hold all of the outdoor tools and accessories that don't belong in the house and would be lost in the garage such as, gardening supplies, lawnmowers, weed eaters, plastic...

Wooden rafters support the roof of a shed. They can be made out of 2-by-4 inch pieces of wood using a tape measure, saw and framing square. It is important to perform your calculations and...

Having an outdoor shed is mandatory for any homeowner who plans on storing outdoor tools, particularly those with wheels. However, having to lift these tools or having to "pop a wheelie" to store...

If your shed could benefit from a bit more space in which to store things, consider adding wood shelves. These add additional room and make items such as tools easier to access. Adding just one or...

Storage building kits can be a quick and economical way to add storage space to your home or garden. Most often these kits are in the form of plans which guide you through the process of building...

I am not going to attempt to describe the actual construction of a garden shed in this small article. But if you want to build a garden shed, here are some interesting ideas about different styles...

Garden sheds are small buildings usually built apart from a house that are used to store all the necessities for growing a garden. From keeping soil to seeds, tools to gasoline, rakes to weed...

The space under the house or porch is one of the most overlooked areas to store items. While it is possible to simply pile stuff under there, the right way is to build a proper area to store yard...

Epiphytic plants are also known as air plants and staghorn ferns, orchids and bromeliads are the most well known. These plants grow without dirt and can be a fun addition to your garden. Read on...

Many people enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a fire during the cold winter months. For many the storing of firewood for such purposes is a challenge. If you stack firewood on the ground you will...