How to Build a Garden Storage Shed
Most homes can use additional storage space, and this is especially true for homes that have gardens. Gardens require a variety of tools and materials to properly maintain. To solve this problem, many homeowners build garden sheds for storing garden related items. Fortunately, creating a garden shed is a simple process.
Items Needed:
- Wood
- Nails
- Hammer
- Door
- Paint
- Determine a location for your garden shed. Depending on the space you have available you should design your garden shed to accommodate an area slightly smaller than what is available. This will help to keep your yard from appearing cluttered.
- Place four pieces of lumber on the ground in the shape of a square. This will be the basic foundation for your garden shed. Also, this step will give you a better visual approximation of how much space your shed will require.
- Nail the four pieces of wood together. You want to position the pieces of wood so that they are horizontal and at a right angle to the ground. This will make it easier to secure the walls of the shed to this foundation.
- Secure pieces of wood along the square foundation you have just made. You want to place the lumber so that it is vertical. Secure each piece of wood using two nails at the bottom. Repeat this process until you have completed three sides of the shed.
- Secure horizontal pieces of lumber along the top of the storage shed. These pieces of wood will help to secure the walls of the storage shed. Use a nail for each piece of wood that the top support bar comes into contact with. This keeps the walls stable on windy days.
- Install the door on the open wall of the storage shed. Door installation will vary based on the design and manufacturer of the door you selected. Be sure to follow all installation instructions during this step.
- Place wood boards across the top of the shed to create the roof. You will want to secure these pieces of wood using long nails. Ideally, these nails should penetrate the walls by at least one inch.
- Paint the shed. Apply a coat of your selected paint to your new storage shed. Allow the paint to dry for one full day before placing any items in the shed.