| If you are planning on building a shed yourself, you | | | | of screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, level, framing |
| will need to locate shed plans, it will make building | | | | square, good tape measure and safety glasses. |
| easier and you can avoid allot of the guess work. | | | | Next decide if you have the time to build the shed |
| There are many different plans to choose from just | | | | from scratch or if you will buy a kit. Building from a |
| like for houses. You have the gable shed, gambrel, | | | | kit is good for the not so handyman. You can get |
| small garden shed, cottage, lean-to ideal to put | | | | the kits that have everything from the walls framed |
| besides houses or fences, salt-box, and many more. | | | | to all the lumber pre-cut. All you have to do is |
| You can find plans for sheds on the net. Some plans | | | | assemble. |
| are free and others you may have to buy. You can | | | | If building your shed from scratch you will need to go |
| also go to your local library and check out books. | | | | pick out lumber. You want wood that is not warped |
| Home Improvement stores sell books that have | | | | and not twisted, also avoid wood with to many |
| plans in them, as well as bookstores. | | | | knots, although small tight knots are fine. Hammering |
| After you decide the size, you should contact your | | | | nails through knots should also be avoided. Stay |
| local building and code department to see what kind | | | | away from wood that is unseasoned or green, as it |
| of permits you might need. There are so many | | | | can shrink and split when it dries. Pressure treated is |
| different codes, as how far from the house or | | | | strong and will prevent decay, making this an |
| property line the shed needs to be located, the size | | | | excellent choice for any wood foundations. Regular |
| and material you can use to build, so always check to | | | | framing lumber can be used for the rest of the |
| see if you need a building permit. | | | | framing. |
| After checking for permits, it is time to gather the | | | | A lot of planning and research will be required when |
| tools needed to build. You may need some of the | | | | building a shed. When you are done, you will enjoy |
| following: work gloves, leather are best, hammer, | | | | your hand crafted project as well as the money you |
| circular saw, drill and drill bits, step ladder, assortment | | | | have saved. |