| Building a shed is one of the first DIY challenges that | | | | simple outdoor storage space. |
| many of us face. How do we find a solution that is | | | | A basic range of tools is also a necessity. While you |
| solid, looks good and doesn't break the bank? Pallets | | | | don't need to spend a fortune on the best, it is |
| can be a good cheap solution. | | | | probably a good idea to avoid the absolute cheapest |
| Many of us either have pallets lying around or can | | | | as well, because it is frustrating as hell to break your |
| get hold of them from the many businesses that are | | | | hammer on your first real job! |
| only to happy to get rid of them. This can be a great | | | | A good shed starts with good foundations. Without |
| source of cheap lumber for construction. But cheap | | | | getting complicated, if the base is solid, you can |
| can also be good build quality with a little planning. | | | | make a construction that will last for years from the |
| The first thing to do is get hold of a good set of | | | | simplest material like pallets. It is also important to |
| plans. A decent design is like a road map that will | | | | check with the local residents association (if there is |
| save you time and give you a good-looking and | | | | one) and on local planning authority regulations. While |
| practical pallet shed at the end of the day. These | | | | this is very unlikely to be a problem, it hurts to tear |
| plans should also include a material list because wood | | | | something down when you've spent so much making |
| is not the only thing you need to make a great | | | | it! |