Wood Side
Build Your Own Wood Shed - Planning a Wood Shed
A few years ago I decided to build my own wood shed, it turned out a disaster. Don't get me wrong, for a first attempt it was not too bad, a little slapdash maybe, but considering I didn't have a proper set of plans.
No, the problem was I hadn't applied for a building permit and the home owners association wasn't too pleased either. So, within a couple of months I had to take it down again. The result was three wasted weekends and a complete waste of money.
Lesson one: If you are going to build your own wood shed make sure you get proper planning permission and check that you do not contravene any building guidelines. To do this you absolutely need a proper set of plans including a list of materials to be used. This small outlay will more than pay for itself.
A good set of plans will come with a chart showing the size of your wood cuts. If you are not using a DIY shed kit it may be possible to get your wood cut to size at your local timber yard saving you a lot of sawing. If you are cutting your own wood remember the old adage 'measure twice, cut once'.
A good deal of consideration should be given to the positioning of the shed in relation to your house. Don't just throw it up only to find you've blocked out the light from the wife's favourite suntrap!
Make sure that your foundations are sound and give some thought to things such as; will I need electricity, will my shed blend in with the surrounding buildings/landscape. With good planning and a good set of plans building your own shed will be an enjoyable venture providing years of service and may give you the confidence to take on more ambitious projects in the future.
About the Author
Building a Wood Shed or any other woodworking project is a rewarding experience. Central to your success will always be a good set of plans which you can find them here in abundance: http://www.buildashedplans.info.
Wood Side
 |
 O 64 WOODSIDE LONG ISLAND 3 CAR SET MTH20 62044  US $266.03
|
 ATLAS O SCALE WOODSIDE REEFER CAR NORTHWESTERN 2 PACK US $179.97
|
 Lionel 11849 Centennial Series 4 Car Woodside Rfr Set US $179.95
|
 LIONEL 6907 New York Central Woodside Caboose 1986 NIB US $139.00
|
 RARE ATLAS 8073 BEER O BELLINGHAM BAY 3 B BEER 36 WOODSIDE REEFER MIB US $125.00
|
 Lionel O Gauge 5720 Great Northern Woodside Reefer Car MIB US $110.00
|
 Lionel O Gauge 17602 Conrail Woodside Caboose Car MIB US $95.00
|
 Lionel Great Northern Woodside Reefer 6 5720 NIB US $89.99
|
 Bachmann On30 Spectrum Wood Side Dump Car 3 BAC29801 US $84.05
|
 Lionel 19528 19529 JLC ACG Woodside Reefers 2pac BuyItNowFreeUPSinCONUS US $79.99
|
 ATLAS O SCALE 40 WOODSIDE REFRIGERATOR CAR ERIE NIB US $79.97
|
 Bachmann Industries On30 Spectrum Wood Side Dump Car 3 US $71.25
|
 6907NYC WOODSIDE CABOOSE US $69.99 |
 Lionel O New York Central Standard Woodside Caboose 6 17611 US $69.99
|
 K Line Lionel Circus RBBB Dining Dept Scale 6 22249 166 woodside Ringling Bros US $69.99
|
 ATLAS O SCALE 40 WOODSIDE REFRIGERATOR CAR ATLAS NIB US $69.97
|
 LIONEL 17618 FRISCO WOODSIDE CABOOSE STANDARD O GAUGE NEW ORIGINAL BOX 1995 US $69.00
|
 NEW Bachmann Spectrum Wood Side Dump 3 On30 29801 NIB US $68.99
|
 Atlas O 101 Mrs Tuckers Woodside Refrigerator Car Limited Edition NEW US $67.00
|
 1989 Lionel 6 17605 Reading Woodside Caboose B3905L US $67.00
|
 1988 Lionel 6 17601 Southern Woodside Caboose L0013L US $67.00
|
 Lionel 52090 Pere Marquette O Scale Tuscan Woodside DD Fully Sprung Trucks LCCA US $65.99
|
 ATLAS 6734 2 MUSSEL BREWING CO SILVER EDGE BEER O 40 WOODSIDE REEFER MIB US $65.99
|
 Weaver U3146LD Maple Donuts Woodside Refrigerator US $65.00
|
 Atlas O 8020 Oppenheimer Woodside Refrigerator Car Limited Edition NEW US $64.99
|
 Atlas 4537 Baby Ruth Woodside Refrigerator Car Limited Edition NEW US $64.99
|
How do you repair wood siding damaged by a pressure washer?
Used a pressure washer to remove loose paint and I damaged some wood siding.
What's the best way to fix it?
Exterior spackle applied with a 6" broad-knife.