subject: DIY Sheds - Easier Than You Think! [print this page] Author: Mark Ames Author: Mark Ames
Building DIY sheds isn't as difficult as you might think as long as you follow a few simple rules.Once you complete your DIY shed you will be so satisfied that you will want to move on to another more complicate DIY project. Your confidence will grow with each completed project. Soon youll be a woodworking pro. Plus, after completing your first couple of projects you should have all the tools you need to tackle any of the bigger projects. This will help reduce your project costs and turn your woodworking hobby in to a real money saver. First, building DIY sheds, or any other DIY project, requires that you have a good set of plans. By good set of plans I mean a set of plans that lays out everything for you - tools, materials, drawings, etc. If you dont start with a good set of plans your project will be doomed to failure. Second, make sure you have all the required tools. If the plans tell you that a portable drill is required then you better have one or plan on buying one. Trying to achieve a profession polished look without the proper tools just isn't going to happen! Ive seen many a job ruined just because a guy was too tight to spend $40 for a portable drill. Third, make sure your plan includes amaterials list. Your plan should also have a cut list. Both of these are very important. The materials list will tell you exactly everything you need to finish the job - like quantity and dimension of wood, number and size of nails,screws, etc. The cut list will tell you exactly how to cut every piece of wood before you start to assemble everything. This makes it much faster and easier. Plus, its much easier to paint or stain everything before its assembled. Dont try toleave anything out if its called for in the plan. Most plans for DIY sheds have been around for a while and theres very little chance the plan is wrong. Everything listed is there for a reason. Fourth, make sure you take your time and dont rush things. If something doesnt look right stop and double check before you cut the wrong board. Remember the old carpenters rule measure twice, cut once. Also, depending on where you live, you might consider checking the local building codes to see if a permit is required. You dont want to build a beautiful DIY shed only to be told by the building inspector that you have to tear it all downbecause you didnt get a permit. If you keep all of the above in mind while youre working on your DIY shed project, you should end up with something youll be proud to show off to your friends and neighbors. Click here to see 12,000 Shed Plans Click here to see 14,000 Other Wood Working Plans About the Author:
Mark Ames is a self proclaimed woodworking junkie and Norm Abram wanna be.
