Its not uncommon to hear a homeowner complain about the mess
they have in their attic and in their garage, sometimes iteven overflows to
their very own living area. It seems that even though you have a big home,
space is lacking. It’s easy to understand why most homeowners would want to
have a storage shed.
In this economic times, not many of us have the money to
either get a builder make a shed for us or get pre-fabricated shed kits to have
our own storage sheds. Affordability will always be an issue and wewill always
ask about ways where we can cut costs.
The first aspect is always the most obvious. We can save
lots of money if we do the job ourselves. Contractors mean a lot of money. Yes
they can do the job well and you can be assured that you will have a shed that
would last a long time, and with a few extra bucks they would also make your
shed extremely beautiful. But so can you. Don’t be afraid to get your hands
dirty, even with minimal carpentry skills, you too can build a strong, sturdy
and aesthetically pleasing shed in your garden.
Scour for materials that can be recycled. Old wooden crates
can still be used for flooring and for walls. Fallen trees can be cut and used
for rafters and as foundation, maybe even a door. Recycling doesn’t only save
you money but its good for the environment as well. Don’t worry about the old
look of recycled materials, a can of paint and a headful of creativity can make
any shed look stunningly beautiful and brand new.
Determine the size of the shed you will need. If you don’t
have much to store, you don’t really need a huge shed, the smaller the shed you
create the less materials you will need, which means less cost. If you already
have a foundation such as a patio, a small shed may be able to fit on it
eliminating the cost for laying the foundation.
If you have cut some wood, don’t just throw away the bits
and pieces left behind. You can use this for trimmings and maybe even for
shelves and window sidings. Drive around your town, renovations and demolitions
are a good source for reclaimed materials. They can either be used as land
fillers for foundation or for roofing materials. You can even go to your local
junkyard and ask if they have aluminum or metal which you can get for free or
buy at a minimal price.
Building a shed doesn’t mean that you have to burn a hole in
your pocket. With a good building plan, you will have an exact knowledge of all
the materials that you will need, and with that you can now use your
imagination to see recyclable materials to fit in your plans. And there you
have it. You can save thousands of dollars if you are just patient and diligent
enough in searching usable used items.