Shed Progress

We need a space for making things and storing the tools to do so. I've been eyeing the modern shed kits you can buy. They make for the perfect outdoor studio space, have an amazing aesthetic, and are pricey-- too pricey. I found some cheaper plans online, but decided to have a go on my own. This would be a great opportunity to design something not too outlandish and learn more about building an abode. Further, it wouldn't be so big that my naive mistakes would matter too much, or so I hoped.

So here's the start. I was able to use the previous shesd's floor. In fact, the new one is the exact same footprint. It's amazing how much vertical space matters.

After laying down an additional layer of plywood to strengthen the floor, I bought the door and windows to have exact measurements for these spaces. Framing the walls came next. Then, it was adding the first layer of plywood to the walls before I used house wrap for additional protection. Finally, I installed the door and lower-level windows. A video from the This Old House website came in handy for this first-timer's work with windows and doors.

Still to do: a lot. I've be tackling the shed's exterior next, including the upper windows. These cool little rectangles (four will go across the top for aesthetics and ventilation) are called "basement windows" and are very cheap.

I've learned a lot. That also means I've made a lot of mistakes, but when is that not part of the learning process?

Oh, and here's a public thank you to my dad. He's been so helpful.













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