How To Build A Simple Lean-To Shed From Easy to Follow Plans
Many of us are finding that we just don't have enough storage space. We seem to accumulate so much stuff, and there never seems to be enough space to store it. As our family expands, our kids accumulate stuff too, so there is an always increasing need to find more storage space.
Our family needed more space to keep our firewood. Before the kids came along we used the garage, but soon that space was taken up with bikes, skateboards and other items and it became too small to store all the extra junk we had...it was even getting too difficult to fit the car in! It was definitely time to make more space.
Storing the firewood we would need during the cold months ahead became a priority once winter started approaching.
After researching all kinds of shed plans online, I decided that the cheapest and easiest solution to our wood storage problem was to build a shed from some lean to shed plans that I found. The great thing about a lean to shed is that it can sit snug against the side of the house and if you build it from similar or complimentary materials it blends in really well. A lean to shed also stores items close at hand which makes it easier and more likely to be used. Nobody relishes trekking down to the back of the yard during a snowstorm just to fetch more wood!
I was surprised at just how many different types of lean to shed plans there are. It all depends on what purpose you want your shed for. Some lean to sheds have doors on the front, securing them from the weather and making them safe to store fertilizers or sharp garden tools. This keeps both your kids and your pets safe. There are plans for lean to garden sheds, lean to wood sheds, (which need ventilation) or even lean to potting sheds.
After a bit of searching, I finally found a lean to shed plan that, with a bit of adaptation, I was able to modify to fit exactly what I needed. I wanted a simple shed that I could attach to the side of the house. I also wanted plans that were easy to follow and gave a precise measurement of how much lumber I would need. The plan I chose even had two versions, a free standing lean to shed and a fixed wall plan, which was important because the structure of a free standing lean to shed needs to be stronger a certain areas. The plans also came with instructions on how to insulate and waterproof my shed the right way - an important factor in ensuring a shed is built to last.
We all love having the extra storage space, and it's great to be able to park the car in the garage again. It was a really enjoyable experience being able to build my own shed. In fact, I'm already planning my next project! I saved a bucket load of money doing it myself, and I learnt a lot too. It's really easy to build a shed youself, so don't hold back, find some plans and start planning and preparing to build your own shed this weekend. Just think of all the extra storage room you can enjoy!
