Got a shed? I need some ideas

[Steve]

Do you have a shed in your backyard/sideyard/property? Post a photo!

I need some ideas for what I should get, I don't have a ton of space, but I need some backyard storage for lawn equipment, bikes, etc.

[CarpenterGuy]

We have a 12x8 shed in our backyard. Its plastic (vinyl). I wouldn't recomend a plastic shed. The header sags, so you have to slam the door shut to get it closed, especialy during summer. It's also a little dificult to hang devices on the walls, such as those things that clamp on tool handles and hold them up. I recomend a wooden shed. It's easy to build and you can make it any size you want. I put up a metal shed at my grandpas (12x12) and I cut myself way too much. So, i recomend a wooden shed. I'll come over and build it for you if you'd like. Just pay for the gas or the plane ticket

[zach45]

im just planning my 10 x 18 x 8or 10 tall...
thinking a slab and framed up... or do the floor like a deck about 4-6" off ground..

somewhere to keep my toys(quads and such)

[dwill3015]

8X10 metal shed for now but have future plans for a decent sized shop with an upstairs office/hobby/storage room.

[Cableguy]

One that I custom built, 8x12

[Steve]

I would love to have just about 20% more space in the backyard. I'd build a shed with an upstair office that I could rent to myself (lots of tax breaks when you do that!) and I could "be out of the house" when I'm working, but still not have to drive to the office every day, I only come in three days per week right now and work from home two days per week.

Anyhow, my shed needs are pretty simple, I think maybe a 3/4 shed lean-to might work, or something that I can put on the side of the house that's longer and narrow would work too.

[JMoney02]

Ted's Shed - 10'x10' raised off the ground with 8"x8" ties to support the in ground 6' spikes for hurricane support. This is all on several block footers for the ties. Pressure treated lumber, 2/4 walls with over head rafters, vents on either end, along with roof caps. This is all heavy guage aluminum
that was with the house when we bought. Cost the owner 1900.00 for this, has electrical which I have
since changed and upgraded(to code) for more lights and outlets.
The floor has tread plate that my wife got for me(she sells steal for a living), has some water marks on it, but who can say they have tread plate in their shed? I added a work bench in the back in front of the window, this has all lawn equip., ladders, pres. washer, pool chems, lawn chems, etc...... A much needed item I believe.


Jeff

[tlperry68]

One that I custom built, 8x12

Nice custom work!!!

I was looking at pre fab sheds at Lowes yesterday. Those thing are expensive but you can save a bunch if you do your own install. Check out what they have on line.