Archive for April, 2010

Designs for building a ramp for my backyard shed.?

Friday, April 30th, 2010 at 7:22 pm  
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I have a nice 20 x 20 shed that needed a new strong ramp. I'll be building it myself and want it to have a load limit of 1,000 pounds so I can wheel my motorcycle into it. I'm sure the old ramp got wet and stayed wet, so I'm planning on spacing the 2 x 6 so they will not remain water-logged. The original had the 2 x 6's on their side and I think I'm going to be following that lead, with some water-proofing each year.


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Ever heard of building a machine shed (metal building) and making part of it your living quarters?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 7:27 pm  
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I want to buy a home, but my boyfriend wants to buy land. We can't afford to buy land and build a house. He says it's really cheap and convenient to build a "machine shed" and actually design your home inside the building. I've seen a house that is actually a working barn and the family just lives in a decent sized portion of the barn. It looks totally normal on the inside but from the outside, it's just a barn. Has anyone ever heard of this?


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    I want to build a backyard storage shed. What's the best way to do it?

    Monday, April 26th, 2010 at 7:45 pm  
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    I'd like to build one with a concrete foundation. I've roofed, sawed and hammered as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. I've also laid my own tile without major trouble. But I have only the most basic tools.

    I've considered just buying a kit, but I'd like a shed with some personality, and I like the idea of creating something from scratch. I've browsed Amazon.com for shed book ideas, and there are plenty. "Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build" seems thorough. I'll also visit my library before I decide whether to build on my own.

    Is this a crazy idea? Please share your experiences and suggestions.


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    How do I insure my business which is in my garden shed?

    Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at 9:34 pm  
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    what quotes am i looking for, tradesman, office? Its all very confusing.
    I have a company that design garden areas for children but we also construct designs also, and some are pre-made in the shed.
    Any ideas? Thanks.


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    How can I fix up a shed for a dog?

    Thursday, April 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 pm  
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    What can i do to the shed to make it more warm or like a home? It is a custom shed that WAS designed for dogs but anything I can do to make it better?


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