Build Your Own Shed

Building a Shed Floor

Building a Shed Floor

Do I need to use Pressure Treated wood for my shed floor? Using pressure treated wood for any wood that touches the ground is a must. It’s not a bad idea to use it for other wood used for the floor too, particularly in wet environments. Shed floor skids Space the...

Shed Materials: 12×16

Shed Materials: 12×16

This list is intended to supplement my shed plans I have posted on Etsy. The Shed Materials List: You'll probably still want to make adjustments to this list for your own personal needs. Sometimes it's helpful to get a few spare 2x4's for setting things on or holding...

Creating a Gravel Shed Base

Creating a Gravel Shed Base

Why create a gravel base for a shed? You might be tempted to just set up a shed right on top of your lawn — and just let the grass die under it. I recommend that you don’t do that. Grass under and next to your shed will retain moisture, cause early rotting, and...

Tools for Building a Shed:  Strongly Recommended and Nice-To-Have

Tools for Building a Shed: Strongly Recommended and Nice-To-Have

This is not a comprehensive list of the tools that you might need or want to use. There are many ways to approach a job. This is simply the basic tools I had (or wished I had) on my project. Strongly recommended / required tools for building a shed Strongly...