Shed Ramps
Let's discuss the slope issue. The steepness of the ramp can be a safety issue when you are both on and off the lawn tractor. If the ramp is steep and you have not cleaned it for a year or so, it might develop a slippery algae covering. When this ... [... more]
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Outdoor Storage Sheds
This basic method of planning, in my opinion, uncovers a problem with far too many sheds. They are too small. You may look at an assembled shed kit at a retail store and think it is huge. But once you put your things in it, you quickly discover ... [... more]
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Garden Sheds
My friends and neighbors who see the shed are amazed. They call it a little house. Look at the cool six-foot wide overhead Clopay garage door that allows me to get my John Deere tractor in and out. How about those fancy cedar shakes in the gable ... [... more]
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Storage Sheds
To prevent rust on equipment stored in the storage shed, you need to block water vapor that tries to migrate from the soil through the floor of the shed. Just before you install the treated plywood subfloor on the joists, place two layers of ... [... more]
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Sheds
DEAR S. V.: I see you have the same problem that I do - too much stuff! Outdoor sheds prevent car damage, and reduce clutter. Sheds make a great place to do projects that might otherwise create a mess or fumes in your home. I have built many of ... [... more]
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How To Build A Shed
Once you have learned you can build the shed in compliance with all laws, then make a decision if the shed will have a wood floor or a concrete slab. I have built sheds both ways, and feel one with a wood floor works well if you build it using ... [... more]
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Wood Sheds
It is easy to get the size right the first time. All you have to do is drag all of the things you want to put in the shed out onto your lawn where the shed will be. Arrange the things in such a way that you can get to each item without having to ... [... more]
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Shed Plans
The most basic component of your shed plans is the two-dimensional floor plan. This tells you how long and wide your shed will be. All too often people think a storage shed will be large enough on paper or when they see a pre-built one in a ... [... more]
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