Storage sheds are perfect for keeping your yard and garage stuff organized and storing all of your gardening supplies, mowers, weed trimmers, bikes, pool equipment, kid’s toys and other outdoor accessories.
Outdoor storage sheds are key to keeping your yard looking neat and tidy. Sheds are great to use in pool areas, backyards along side your garden or any other location where you want your stuff to be secure and protected from the elements.
Storage sheds are typically a simple, single-story structure for a backyard or garden and are used for tool storage, hobbies, or as a gardening workshop or studio. Storage sheds are sometimes referred to as tool sheds.
Shed Kit Construction Materials:
Storage sheds are made from three basic groups of materials.
- Wood Sheds ~ pine, hemlock, cedar, spruce, etc…
- Metal Sheds ~ steel or aluminum (painted or vinyl coated)
- Synthetic ~ molded plastic or vinyl sheds
Most do it yourself storage shed kits come with all the parts cut and labeled. The only things required to build most shed kits are a few hand tools. Most storage building kits can also be easily assembled by a novice carpenter or handyman as a weekend project. Some storage sheds such as panelized kits and other larger storage buildings will require more than one person for assembly. It is a good idea to have a team of at least two persons to assemble the kits in a safe manner. Storage shed kits are easy to build, but if you feel it is beyond your ability, you might consider hiring a local carpenter or handyman.
The larger storage sheds can be used as cottages, camps, hobby barns, workshops, farm stands, a small retail business, or even attached to another building as an addition.
Recent Posts
Metal Sheds
Metal Storage Sheds: Steel and aluminum do it yourself storage shed kitsMetal storage sheds are commonly made of aluminum or galvanized steel and are often coated with a baked enamel or vinyl finish. Metal storage sheds are some of the least expensive sheds you can buy. The do-it-yourself metal storage shed kits are also easy to assemble. Steel sheds are very affordable, but over time they will rust, check if the manufacturer offers a warranty against rust. Aluminum sheds are less likely to corrode, but are more expensive than the steel sheds.
Wood Sheds
Wooden storage sheds are the best looking, easiest to design, build and customize.Wooden storage sheds are the easiest to design, build and customize, especially on the inside. The interior of a shed made of wood can be altered to suit any purpose by adding interior framing for walls, shelving, bunk beds, work benches, etc…
Lifetime Sheds
Lifetime sheds feature double-wall, steel-reinforced construction and steel roof trusses.Lifetime offers popular polyethylene storage sheds. They offer a wide ranges of sizes from a small 8’ x 2.5’ shed to the Sentinel 11’ x 21’ shed. If you are looking for fully customizable storage shed kit, Lifetime storage sheds are expandable, visually appealing and durable.
Duramax Sheds ~ Steel Reinforced Vinyl Sheds
DuraMax Sheds are strong, durable and low-maintenance. High quality materials and a superior warranty.Duramax vinyl sheds and garages range from the 4’ x 8’ Sidemate all the way up to their 10’ x 30’ garage. They offer a broad range of storage solutions from small storage sheds to a large garages and workshops. Exterior is vinyl panels with galvanized steel framing in the floor kit, wall studs and roof structure.
Rubbermaid Storage Sheds, Deck and Patio Boxes
Rubbermaid storage sheds. Horizontal and Vertical sheds, deck and patio boxes.Rubbermaid storage sheds are built from a high strength polymer resin (plastic). They are some of the most popular small storage sheds on the market. The smaller horizontal models can also be used as patio boxes and deck boxes Rubbermaid is a well known brand and their products have long been trusted by many for durability and strength. The Rubbermaid models come in a wide variety of sizes, in both horizontal and vertical models, ranging from a few square feet to larger full size storage sheds.
Buy a Storage Shed Kit on eBay
Storage Shed Kits and Shed Plans for sale on eBayThe online auction site eBay is a good place to comparison shop for a storage shed kit or storage shed plans. Browse and comparison shop the popular shed brands like Arrow, Rubbermaid, Suncast and Lifetime as well as Amish built and several other style storage sheds, portable office buildings, carports and garage kits. There are also dozens of different shed plans available for you to build a wide variety of storage buildings, sheds and garages.
Pine Harbor Wood Products
Quality storage and garden sheds, outdoor storage buildings, barns and garages since 1980.Do it yourself pre cut post and beam pine wood storage shed kits. Our building kits are not your run of the mill storage sheds, they have a nice “pine smell” inside with the rugged, rustic, look of post & beam (or timber frame) construction. Unlike metal, aluminum, pressboard, plastic, steel, or conventional “stick frame” sheds, these outbuildings have a rustic finished look inside. The larger storage buildings can be used as cottages, camps, hobby barns, workshops, farm stands, a small retail business, or attached to another building as an addition.
Carport Kits ~ Wood, Aluminum, Steel. What’s the Deal?
Carports and Carport kits. Metal, Steel, Aluminum and Wood. A Buyer's Guide.Carports are an affordable solution for protecting your vehicle, trailer, boat, RV, van or car. Instead of building a garage or barn, a carport or carport kit is the only other affordable option. They are available in different styles and sizes. If you are planning on building a carport, there are many building material and style options to consider. The most popular carports are made of steel.