| DIY shed plans are widely available at your local | | | | the ground is soft, they area heavy and provide |
| home improvement store, in books and magazines | | | | support, but will sink into soft ground, thereby |
| and online. You can buy the shed plans you need on | | | | making your shed to look uneven. |
| the Internet and actually download free plans so you | | | | - Super Spikes. If you want to build your shed in an |
| can have an idea of what is involved in this type of | | | | area where one part of the ground needs to be |
| do-it-yourself project. You will get a good idea of | | | | raised, super spikes will save you a lot of work. |
| what materials you need, how much space you need | | | | However, they should not be used in areas that |
| and most important of all, how much it will cost you | | | | receive frost. |
| to build a shed. You do have to decide what type of | | | | - Concrete Footings. These are the perfect solution in |
| shed you want to build because there are many | | | | areas where the ground is uneven or where you |
| different kinds to choose from. | | | | need a building permit to build a shed on your |
| Look at your budget and figure out how much | | | | property. They should be at least 10 inches in |
| money you have to spend on this project. You can | | | | diameter and drilled well below the frost line. |
| go with the option of choosing a shed plan that | | | | - Concrete Pads. These provide a base from which |
| comes with all the materials you need or you can | | | | you can mount your shed walls. If you intend to |
| just buy the plans. Then you can purchase the | | | | store heavy loads in the shed, this is the choice you |
| material when you need it so you don't have to | | | | should make. |
| spend a lot of money at one time. If money is an | | | | Always make sure the shed plan you choose has a |
| issue, you can sort through the various plans to find | | | | picture of the finished product. This will help you in |
| one that is not expensive and will give you the extra | | | | your decision because you want something that will |
| space you need. | | | | look great and match the exterior of your home. You |
| The foundation of the shed is an important factor. It | | | | may even be able to find a set of plans that |
| does need to be solid and there are many different | | | | matches your home perfectly. |
| types of foundations you can choose from. These | | | | Now take a look at the level of difficulty of the plans. |
| include: | | | | If you have never built anything like this, you should |
| - Patio stones. This is the simplest method if you are | | | | opt for a simple plan or one that has all the |
| planning on having a wood floor in your shed. They | | | | instructions spelled out for you. Check the plans to |
| are great for a shed that is not too large and for | | | | see how much work will be involved and make a |
| areas where the ground is relatively level. | | | | decision about whether or not you think you will be |
| - Cinder Blocks. This is another way of providing a | | | | able to do it on your own. |
| foundation, but are not very good for areas where | | | | |