Hello there, are you looking for some fun activity to engage in or involve the rest of your family? Do you have some space in your front or back yard that you can use? If the answer to these questions is yes then why don’t you build a shed!
Oh yes, I see you grinning back at me. Are you wondering what we are talking about? Well, a shed can be loosely defined as a simple single-story structure outside the main house that can be for a specific use or uses.
Sheds can be built to cater to various uses such as storage, greenhouse, firewood, tools, workshop, utility, barns, or playhouse just to mention a few.
How do you build a shed?
This is the big question to most of us that begs for an answer. Especially because most people have never build sheds before. You probably will need answers to the following:
a) How much space do I need?
b) Where can I get plans for sheds?
c) How long does it take to build?
d) What is the cost of building a shed?
e) Do I need technical knowledge?
f) Where can I get help to build?
g) What are the benefits of building or having a shed?
How much space do I need?
The space required to build sheds depends mainly on two factors.
1. What is the purpose or use of the shed?
Sheds vary in size depending on what you need them for. For instance, a shed to keep your tools would not take up much space compared to one for gardening or a playhouse.
The use for which you want the shed will determine the complexity of it.
2. How much space do you have?
This may sound obvious but truly this is a major determinant of the size of shed that can be built on your property.
Where can I get plans for the sheds?
I admit that not everyone has an idea of building a shed or even have the plans to build one.
There are many resources available online to help you come up with simple, easy to build shed plans to meet your needs and requirement. One such site that can give you several ideas to get started is The Spruce - Free shed plans
How long does it take to build?
The time required could range from one weekend to months. This depends on whether you do it alone or with help of others and how big or complicated your shed design is.
What is the cost of building a shed?
This depends on where you live, the size of the shed, and the type of materials you intend to use; the price could range from US$ 550 to upwards of US$5000.
This gives you a variety and style to choose from that fits your budget and purpose.
Do I need technical knowledge to build a shed?
You are lucky because you don’t need to have the deep technical know-how of building. You can purchase building plans with detailed dimensions and directions of what to do in sequence. Alternatively, you can purchase prefabricated sheds that will only require you to follow instructions and connect the pieces provided.
All in all, you just need to have a basic knowledge of building and measuring lengths.
Where can I get help to build sheds?
Help is available from many sources for instance the person from whom you will buy the shed plan is an important resource. He can explain to you for instance;
• The permits you need,
• What laws to you need to observe in the jurisdiction you are in, concerning the shed you are building.
• He or she can give you pointers where to get the building materials from such as from lumber yards or hardware stores.
What are the benefits of building or having a shed?
At the end of the day, why should you undertake the project to build a shed?
There are many benefits advanced for it a few are mentioned below to motivate you.
1. The number one benefit is that it is an activity you can use for bonding or team building with your family members. Projects tend to inspire and get people to see things differently and appreciate each other.
2. Value of your property increases. Considering you have invested about US$ 3000, the property increase in value is more than triple that investment.
3. Building a shed requires you to use your muscle and skills; it thus provides you with a good physical workout that benefits your health.
4. A shed gives you additional space to meet the need you may have in mind such as storage, workshop, and the like.
5. You can make it a business venture if you enjoy it.
As you may have realized you have a lot of resources around you and many people would be willing to get you going on this project.
From the start when you are identifying the need for a shed, through getting a design that suits you, and finally finding where to source the materials you need to build the shed.
Be careful though you may end up enjoying the experience too much and make a career out of it.
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