How to Build a Tool Shed
When you own a home it's easy to acquire tools since something always needs to be fixed. But storage can be a real problem. If you don't have basement or garage space, your tools will begin to overwhelm your house. That's when it's time to build a tool shed. Read on to learn how to build a tool shed. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Shed plans
- Pressure-treated 2 by 4s
- Pier blocks or concrete
- Hammer
- Nails
- Tape Measure
- Saw
Instructions
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Take a look at the number of tools you own and identify how much space you'll need to store them. Develop a plan to build your tool shed and draw it out on paper. Follow it closely to avoid mistakes.
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Find a flat piece of land in your yard and measure to see if your proposed shed will fit. It should be in a convenient location but not obstruct any views.
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Buy the following: pressure-treated 2 by 4s, pier blocks or concrete, a hammer and nails. You'll also need a tape measure and a saw.
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Lay down the flooring. Here you have two options: pour a slab of concrete and build your shed on top or rest wooden flooring on four pier blocks. Consider ground moisture and cost before making this decision.
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Frame the walls. As you get one wall up, see that it's plumb before moving on to the next. Don't forget to leave space for a door and, if you choose, a window.
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Build the roof. The easiest way to go here is to have a flat roof sloping to the front. However, adding pitch to the roof will give it more character.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are good with building but not design, consider purchasing a design on the Internet. Many companies will sell you pre-made designs and all you have to do is buy the lumber and follow the plans.
Build a tool shed slightly bigger than what you currently need. Then when you purchase more tools they'll already have a storage location.
When plotting your shed pay heed to all zoning regulations. Most cities require outbuildings to be placed a certain distance from your neighbors' yards and some require a permit to build. Check with City Hall before you build so you won't have to tear anything down.
