Outdoor Storage Sheds

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: Outdoor storage sheds take the overflow of stuff out of garages. If you are going to build or buy a shed, start with excellent shed plans. The free shed plans you find might not be your best option. Storage sheds and garden sheds are pretty easy to build. Be careful of some shed kits, as they can contain low-quality materials.

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rick m
22 Feb 2008, 13:18

I bought a shed that is 5 years old.
I want to paint it.
How should I go about doing this.
It need the old paint striped off.
wHAT IS TTHE BEST PAINT TO HOLDUP TO BAD WEATHER.
tHANKS
rICK

John
23 Feb 2008, 21:11

My City requires all accessory buildings (including storage sheds) to be 75% masonry, not including doors and windows in the calculation. I am having a difficult time finding sources, plans or examples of storage sheds made of masonry (brick or stucco) materials. Do you have any suggestions.

AsktheBuilder
29 Feb 2008, 18:05

Rick,
Read all of my Exterior Painting columns.

John
01 Mar 2008, 07:25

What would be the best material to use when covering the inside walls of my storage shed? It's to be a wood working shed. Thanks,John

AsktheBuilder
01 Mar 2008, 08:39

John,
I am currently developing plans for such a shed!

AsktheBuilder
07 Mar 2008, 20:44

John,
Why cover the inside walls? Can't you hang things from the studs?

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