How to Build Sheds
Is building a shed your next DIY project? The Hometalk community can guide you as you plan this exciting project. You'll need to consider your space, budget, and materials. We've got the projects to inspire you, the slideshows to get your creativity going, and the video tutorials to give you a run-down of the step-by-step process.
Building a Shed Piece by Piece
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Scout for the right location
Find a location where you can lay a strong foundation with ease. Ensure that the location is dry. -
Build a resistant floor
Make sure the floor of the shed is sturdy and weather resistant. -
It doesn’t need to be expensive
A shed doesn't need to be built to the same standard as your home. Cheaper, good-quality materials can work just as well. -
The alternative for sloped sites
If you’re building a shed on a sloped area, build it on posts. This will help ensure it is level. -
Hire an inspector
Once the shed is complete, get a property inspection of your shed to ensure that everything is in order.
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Top Shed Building Projects
Are you looking for the top DIY shed building projects? Look no further.
Laying a Wooden Base for a Large Shed or Workshop
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Playhouse / Storage Shed
This is a playhouse I built for my grandkids .It is 12 ft wide 10 ft deep x 14 ft high . About 60...
How to Build a Shed Ramp
My garage was starting to get cramped so I decided I needed a shed for the lawn/garden equipment.
8'x10' Potting Shed/ Pool Equipment Cover
This custom shed was designed to complement a a 1920s jerkinhead-roofed Florida bungalow with...
Pallet Wannabe Garden Tool Shed
I've waited long enough for my Garden Shed. I have no place to keep my small garden tools together...
Building a Greenhouse From Old Windows
I wanted a greenhouse so we found windows on Craigslist, not quite enough but we already had some...
Outdoor living space
This is our pride and joy. It is our outdoor kitchen that my husband and I built. (yes, he says I am...
Our New Backyard Shed
We needed storage for our garden tools, etc, so this is what we came up with!
Popular Slideshows for Building Sheds
Still not sure what kind of shed to build? Check out our slideshows for help.
DIY Shed Building Videos
DIY video tutorials will get you on your way to building your own shed.
1/2 Recycled Greenhouse Build
My brother needed a greenhouse for his ever growing collection of plants, luckily we had a load of...
Making the Workshop // Tiny House
Hi all this project is about making a workshop space from scratch!The whole goal of this project was...
Kid's Playhouse
Every little girl should have the playhouse of her dreams. When our daughter turned 3, we wanted to...
Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Shed Building Projects
Here you'll find the best shed building projects. Find what you've been looking for.
Making the Workshop // Tiny House
Hi all this project is about making a workshop space from scratch!The whole goal of this project was...
Building My She Shed
My dream of owning my own she shed has been fulfilled. Hubby, our oldest son, and son in law worked...
Where Do I even start?
With this weeks hash tag of proudest DIY I'm not sure where I can even start. Over thirty years ago...
A Workshop/Mancave (or She-shed If You Prefer!)
So I decided that I needed an area to carry out my projects, and after consulting with the Memsahib...
Playhouse / Garden Shed
What started out as a playhouse my husband and I built for our kids got transformed over the summer...
A Teacher's Dream Garden Shed
A 35 year career 2nd grade teacher, Barb Kingery from Illinois designed her dream potting shed...
Popular Shed Building Discussions
Our shed-building discussion boards are a great place to get help for your project.
Using an outdoor shed for laundry???
I am extremely limited on space in my house and need to move the...
How can I cover the bottom part of our new shed?
It sounds crazy but only one corner of the shed is on the ground.If I...
Free insulation ideas for 10x10 shed, cheap decorating ideas?
Hi, I'm a senior on a fixed income and hoped to be able to bring in...
Got a Burning Building Question?
Has a question about building sheds stumped you? Let the Hometalk community answer.
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New DIY Shed Building Projects
Here is a collection of new projects in the world of DIY shed building.
Pallet Potting Shed
I needed a place to keep my seeds and gardening tools. We didn’t have a lot of money for the...
Bath addition at the cabin
I've been in the process of building a small 200 sq foot off grid cabin on our land in Northern New...
A Shed in the Wrong Place
When we moved to our house on November, 4 years ago, found an old shed out of place. It was...
Kid's Playhouse
Every little girl should have the playhouse of her dreams. When our daughter turned 3, we wanted to...
My Little She Shed
My husband built my She shed last spring. It's 12x12. 144 sq ft. I use it to just go relax in and...
Building a Workshop (SheShop)
I wanted a workshop of my own to do my furniture and woodworking projects. We decided to built one...
