Size

You should start by accessing your storage needs. A small wooden shed isn’t going to work well for you if you fill it completely full just so you can make room for the car to fit into the garage. Try to buy a wooden shed kit that will be large enough to grow into. The amount of space your shed will take up out of your property is also an important consideration.

Location

If your shed kit is strictly for storage, as opposed to a work shed, pool cabana, playhouse, etc., then you should probably locate your shed in a place that isn’t too visible from your porch or deck. Usually, storage sheds aren’t overly attractive as they are made for the specific purpose of storing items in and keeping unwanted intruders out. For the most part, they don’t have any windows or fancy trim.

On the other hand, if your wooden shed is to be used for another purpose, such as a garden shed, then you won’t want to hide it off to the side of your house. It should be located near the garden and have an attractive appearance.

Base

Another consideration will be what type of base your shed will sit on. Typically, this would be a wooden frame that you can purchase separately from the main shed kit or build yourself from scratch. The advantages of a wooden frame base are the ease of building, cost and flexibility. Wooden bases can be used as a skid to make relocation of your shed possible without having to tear it down.

The other alternative is to pour a concrete slab for the base of your wooden shed. This is a great option if you know the location of your shed is permanent.

If you have a few basic construction skills, about one weekend of time and the desire to have an attractive wooden shed in your own backyard, then a wooden shed kit is the perfect solution for you.

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You don’t have to be a pro to build a quality shed.

The next option you have is to purchase a pre-cut wooden shed kit. These kits include all or most of the materials you need to build your shed. And, since the pieces are pre-cut, all you need to do is follow the instructions and put it together – just like a puzzle. This method still requires some basic tools though such as a hammer, screwdriver, and level, but you won’t need as many tools as you would if you built your shed from scratch.

On the other end of the spectrum, you could hire a reputable contractor to build your shed. Contractors are able to handle certain aspects of construction that you may not want (or should not) tackle yourself (such as pouring a foundation if necessary or installing wiring for electrical outlets and lights).

Your decision may ultimately be based on the comfort of your skill level versus the comfort you have with your pocketbook. If you’ve never done any construction before, wooden sheds make a great first-time DIY project. And, as long as you go over safety rules and how to properly use construction tools, you can even get your kids involved.

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