Posted by Diodorem Mateo
by Diodorem Mateo
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!
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You'll find lots of tips on how to build your own shed at
shed plans online, including choosing the right location for your shed, what size of shed is right for you and where to get some great shed plans including
lean to shed plans
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Posted by Diodorem Mateo
by Diodorem Mateo
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.
As our family increased, our garage started filling up with all the extra stuff that children always seem to need. Bikes, toys, outdoor playsets...all filled the shed during the winter months, leaving no room to store the firewood we needed. It was when we had to start leaving the car outside the garage that we decided it really was time for more storage space.
As winter got closer, it became obvious that we desperately needed a place to keep the firewood we would use during these coldest days.
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!
Surprisingly there are lots of different designs for lean to sheds, depending on what purpose you want it for. Some can be built with doors at the front, so you can even store pesticides and garden chemicals without worrying about the kids or pets getting hold of them. There are lean to shed plans for all sorts of purposes, including lean to garden sheds, and even a lean to shed plan for storing house pool or spa chemicals.
The best thing about the lean to shed plan that I got was it was easy to adapt it to my own specific needs. Because it came with step by step instructions, I knew I would save myself the frustration of building my shed in the wrong order. This saved me a ton of time, and I felt safe knowing I wasn't missing out any important steps. The plan even had two versions, one for a free standing lean to shed and one for a shed that was fixed to an existing structure. One needs to be a bit stronger, which was something that hadn't actually occured to me. So I found the plans really helpful. They also came with detailed instructions on how to correctly waterproof my shed. You learn something new every day!
So I can now park the car in the garage again, we have a wood shed handy to the house for winter and my family is already filling up the extra storage space. Building my own shed was such a succesful project that I'm already planning my next one. I'm looking at building a pretty gambrel shed in the backyard next time. By using shed plans I know I can save myself a stack of money, which is probably just as well because my eldest is already talking about buying a new surfboard. I'd better make that a big barn style shed for all the extra storage space we're going to need!
About the Author:
You'll find lots of tips on how to build your own shed at
online shed plans, including choosing the right location for your shed, what size of shed is right for you and where to get some great shed plans including
lean-to shed plans
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