Build A Garden Shed

I am 57 years of age and I’ve always had a garden shed – but I’ve never built one.

Following a recent house move to a new place which had no garden shed, I was adamant that I would build a garden shed myself, and it would be the best garden shed that I’d ever owned.

I did my research and due diligence (that’s my age showing!). I found that I had two options. I could build a garden shed using a shed kit, or I could build a garden shed using shed plans. I decided to delve further into each of these options.

GARDEN SHED KIT

I first looked at buying a garden shed kit. If I chose this option then I would look for a shed kit that best suited my needs. The kit which would include all the materials and instructions necessary to build it.

GARDEN SHED PLANS

I then looked at building a garden shed using shed plans. If I chose this option I would find the plans for a shed that best suited my needs. The plans would tell me what tools and materials I would require, and give me instructions on how to build it.

SO HOW DID I BUILD A GARDEN SHED?

Well, the answer is I actually built two sheds!

During my earlier years of life, I had started many projects without planning them properly, only to see them turn into a shambles. Not this time around though!

As I had plenty time on my hands (and a very large garden) I thought I’d take on the ultimate challenge. I would build two sheds, one for storage which I would build using a shed kit, and the other for a workshop which I would build using shed plans.

I decided to build a garden shed using a shed kit first. That way once it was completed I could use it to store the materials for shed number two.

I found the appropriate kit. And in an hour or two I had completed a wonderful looking shed which I was very proud of.

I then found the plans to build a garden shed that would suit my needs, and also made a few minor adjustments such as adding an extra large window. I purchased all of the materials and began my project. With time (about 10 full days) and patience I ended up with a great looking shed that I built ‘from scratch’.

BUILD A GARDEN SHED CONCLUSION

So having done all of that you might be wondering which option is best?

I have to say that there wasn’t much in it, and each one has its own benefits.

They both looked equally as good when they were finished.

The shed built from shed plans took about 10 days but the rewards of self satisfaction were immense.

The shed kit only took a couple of hours to complete but I still built it and take full credit for a great looking shed.

IN SUMMARY

If you have plenty of time on your hands and you want a project which challenges you, then you might prefer to build a garden shed using shed plans.

However if you want the satisfaction of taking on a project but want to see the results more quickly, then you’d probably prefer to build a garden shed using a shed kit.

Take it from me, whatever you choose you will still experience a great deal of pride when your project is finished.

Build a garden shed!

Good luck and have fun building your garden shed.

Sid James.

NEW LARGE 10 x 14 FT STEEL SHED OUTDOOR GARDEN STORAGE