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Storage Shed Plans with Porch – Build a Garden Storage Shed with Porch
Without a doubt a really useful addition to your garden is a garden storage shed and by adding a porch you can really make an attractive feature of it. My wife and I recently moved into a new house that had a medium sized garden. I wanted a shed to store my gardening equipment and decided to build my own from plan.
While deciding on the design my wife, a keen amateur gardener, said that she would also like it to double as a potting shed and whilst doing a search online we came across a good set of plans that included a porch.
Before building or buying anything it is important to check that your garden storage shed plans conforms to local building codes and if applicable you may need to consult with the tenants association. By having a good set of plans you can easily demonstrate to these interested parties what it is that you wish to achieve.
Your set of plans will enable you to order everything needed in one shopping trip instead of buying piecemeal. In my case I opted to have all my timber cut to size at the timber yard which in effect gave me a ready to go shed building kit.
Before putting everything together I had to decide on the foundation. As the shed was to be used for storage I decided on a hardcore base which was spread on a heavy polythene mat to stop rising damp. I laid five weather treated beams on top of the polythene and spread the hardcore between them leaving the beams 3 inches above ground level to support the shed and allow it to ‘breathe’.
With a little help from a good neighbour our storage shed complete with porch was built in just one weekend ready for the wife to paint during the week.
By adding a porch to our storage shed we have a potting shed workshop that is not an eyesore in the garden but actually an asset to our property. We are extremely pleased with the result, I have room to store the lawnmower, garden tools etc and I have fitted a workbench for the wife to do her magic with her flowers. On hot days she likes to work outside in the shade of the porch which now boasts two DIY rustic chairs – and I got those from the plans too!
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Our storage shed porch plans saved time and money, the finished result is an asset to our property and with the addition of the porch we have a great place to sit during the hot summer nights. For a free set of plans visit: http://www.buildashedplans.info
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Step2 5A0000 Garden Hopper Mobile Garden Stool and Storage $24.00 As any gardener knows, even the best-laid plans for spending a day with the soil can be ruined by the necessity for repeated trips to the house or shed for the proper equipment. With the Step 2 Garden Hopper, however, it’s possible to pack everything you need for a full day’s gardening and take it all wherever you go. The Garden Hopper features an extremely sturdy seat that’s just high enough to o… |
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Suncast SS1000 Storage Seat $33.50 Suncast Storage Seat is ideal for you apartment – dwelling green thumbs! When you don’t have a lot of space, organization is key. The Suncast Storage Seat is an ideal way to keep your gardening tools easily accessible when working on your balcony flower boxes, potted herb garden or tomato plants. And here’s a bonus… this Storage Box also gives you a spot to sit while you’re getting you hands dir… |
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Suncast RTC1000 Rolling Tool Cart $33.74 Suncast’s rolling yard tool cart will hold up to 20 large and 17 small tools, and it’s designed for stability and mobility. A sturdy steel core and heads-down tool storage give it a low center of gravity, and the cart comes mounted on four casters. Storage slots are mounted back to back so you don’t have to move one tool out of the way to get to another. This cart lets you take the storage to the … |
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