Thursday, 6 March 2014

Tips For Building Your Own Shed

By Jim Thorpe


A wave of independence from spending money to have others provide products and services has swept the nation in what has been known as the Do It Yourself movement or DIY. With the do-it-yourself attitude that many individuals and families have adopted over the recent years there has been an unprecedented level in the number of people who are tackling projects they would not have dreamed they would be tackling.

From crafting household decorations and children's toys with their own hands to fixing the plumbing and repairing the roof with their own newly acquired skills, these individuals are proving that self-sufficiency goes far beyond making money and stretches into the realms of craftsmanship and blue-color working. But for all of those weekend warriors who bravely accept the challenge from their leaky pipes and broken doorknobs, there are certain tools that cannot be done without.

How to Start Make sure that logistical stuff is taken care of first. For instance, many townships require you to file building permits for sheds, regardless of size. This is because towns want to limit the number of sheds demolished or blown over due to violent weather, so don't dismiss the importance of a required inspection. After you make sure everything is properly filed and documented with the village, you can then proceed to shed construction.

One of the first tools that should be in every home's toolbox is the claw hammer. Claw hammers are the tools what most people think of when they hear the word "hammer" but there are multiple types of hammers available, as well as multiple types of specific claw hammers, so getting the right hammer will be important. Claw hammers are distinguished by their hammer head on one edge of the tool and their nail-pulling claw on the reverse edge. Claw hammers can be used for multiple jobs around the home and are an essential first step in compiling needful tools in the home.

* Make sure the location is convenient. While it might look nice to have your shed nestled in the back of the yard, it's going to lose its appeal very quickly as you're traipsing through the snow to get something from it. * Never build a shed at the bottom of an incline or in any area that collects water. Standing water brings problems like mold and rotting. If your shed is built on an incline, then make sure the door is facing upward, with the rear of the shed lower than the front. * The more sun your shed gets, the better. A dry shed is a happy shed. * Consider an on-grade foundation for your shed. They don't require digging pouring concrete and still support your shed reasonably well.

The DIY trend is an important and exciting development that will hopefully lead to generations of more productive human beings. Find a project that you love today and get started.




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