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A beginners’ guide to
wooden storage sheds.
Wooden
storage sheds are very easy to set up
yourself, even if you’re a DIY novice. You can
assemble your wooden storage shed very quickly and
easily using a shed kit, or if you have a few basic
carpentry skills you may want to design and build
the storage shed from scratch.
You’ll find plenty of great guides, plans and
software online to get you started. Just follow the
links from this site and have some fun.
Storage sheds come in a huge variety of sizes,
shapes and designs. The design you choose will
depend on the specific purpose you have in mind for
the shed.
Some popular uses for
storage sheds.
You can use your garden shed to store just about
anything, including:
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gardening equipment
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painting and home
maintenance tools and supplies |
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pool maintenance
equipment |
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bikes and skateboards
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firewood |
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outdoor furniture,
umbrellas and outdoor heaters during the months when
they’re not in use. |
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anything else you don’t
have room for in the house |
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A larger shed can be
built to suit a range of purposes, including: |
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playhouse for the kids
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potting shed |
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small garage, for a
motorbike or scooter |
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spare bedroom |
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office |
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a place for crafts and
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An important tip before you
start.
It’s essential that you check with your local
planning authorities that your garden shed complies
with the relevant building codes. You may need to
submit your plans for formal approval, and changes to
the design may be requested.
Make sure you have the official go-ahead before you
buy the shed kit or the materials.
For more information on sheds please read this
article on shed kits. |
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