Firewood Shed Plans
Posted by admin on Apr 30, 2009
When you consider the wide range of uses for Storage Shed Plans, one of the top ones is to build a new firewood shed. I used to stack firewood alongside my house, under the eaves. While this worked okay, the wood was subject to weather conditions and generally looked a bit messy once I started splitting and chopping wood. I solved this with a storage shed built specifically for firewood. To start, I bought a set of high-quality plans on the Internet. When you first go looking, you will find a WIDE variety of plans available, often with free samples. In most cases, downloading a free blueprint will give you a decent idea of the quality of the plans available before you make the purchase.
Do your research and choose one with a comprehensive materials list and step by step instructions. Read the reviews and see what people are saying about the plans you are looking at. It’s YOUR money so you owe it to yourself to get a quality set of Firewood Shed Plans.
In my case, I chose a 10′ X 8′ simple structure with barn doors. I don’t burn a lot of wood so this was the best size for me. I reviewed the materials list carefully, and started by building a concrete foundation. I prefer this as a few of the sheds on my property are sinking into the soil because they were poorly built. (Not by me!)
With that, the rest of the build went easily and I was done in a few short days. My firewood is now dry and neatly tucked away, along with my axe.
It’s easy – you should give it a try. What I want you to do now is visit My Shed Plans where you’ll discover the easiest way to build beautiful Firewood Sheds … With 12,000 Shed Plans and Woodworking Patterns. Click Firewood Shed Plans and start building your beautiful shed today.
10 Great Ideas for Storage Shed Plans
Posted by admin on Apr 24, 2009
Use your storage shed for more than storage. Of course we need more storage for the things we acquire and a simple solution to that problem is to add a storage shed. Using good quality storage shed plans, it’s simple and cost effective to build your own. But there are a more uses for a shed. Consider the options available to you:
10. Craft Shed – Need a place to do your craft work without having to clean it up and store it away every time you use it? A small storage building can be customized with shelves and all the essentials to meet your needs. No more clean up required.
9. Yoga Studio – Peace and solitude are what you desire when meditating. Rather than plunk down a matt next to the television, a shed turned into a yoga studio can provide the serenity to practice yoga.
8. Outdoor Dining – Picture this: a charming structure in your backyard that is large enough to contain a dining table for guests and a side table to buffet style eating. You can prepare food out front on the grill and then invite your guests to enjoy a meal inside, the whole space lit by beautiful candlelight.
7. Workshop – If you live in a house that lacks a basement, or even a garage you can convert, then consider building a sizeable shed to house a workshop. Add windows for plenty of natural light and large sliding doors to bring in materials for you projects. The workshop should be wired for power and you may consider plumbing for a wash up sink.
6. Children’s Playhouse – Little children LOVE structures that are built to their size. Do you remember when you played in a playhouse? You can easily build a playhouse shed and decorate it with their favorite themes.
5. Artist Studio – The key to creating art is to actually have a dedicated work space. If you lack that in your home, a studio can be built from a storage shed plan to accommodate your painting, pottery, or other art that you create. With this solution, the studio is always ready for you when the muse strikes.
4. Outdoor Office – Sometimes working at the kitchen table is difficult with distractions from family. Often, the chores for the day are staring you in the face as you attempt to work. A shed converted into a working office can be an elegant solution and give you the solitude you need to get on with the work.
3. Garden Shed – Store your tools in here: mower, wheelbarrow, and hand tools, along with fertilizer and potting supplies. Gardening can be messy work so having a dedicated area to pot plants is a welcome addition.
2. Pool Shed – Chemicals and pool tools can be stored in these, along with toys for the pool. If you have small children, invest in a good padlock and keep them safe. If your shed will have electrical power, you could plug in the pool pump here.
1. Storage Shed – Yes, the number one reason for a shed in the first place. You could renovate your home to increase space, enlarge closets, or convert a room, but frankly that reduces the valuable space in your home and is expensive. Or you could outsource the job to a storage facility and pay a small monthly fee however that fee quickly adds up and the inconvenience tips the scale. A shed is a great solution, and with many styles of storage shed plans, you can choose the one that suits you.
With a little imagination, you can find storage shed plans for so much more than just a shed.
