Extra Room for Little House

Submitted by masmith38 on Tue, 01/21/2014 - 13:57

I have a tiny house and for additional storage I've been drooling over building this for a good long time. I finally got some extra money that I could dedicate to it. Having to have a major surgery at the end of last summer I knew I couldn't do a garden because of how every day I didn't know how I would feel. I did know that I could work a little at a time when I felt I could and get as much done as possible on a shed. By the end of the summer I had an awesome shed thanks to Ana and her plans. I had to do my own research for the base and how to sit it on the ground. I chose to dig 2 trenches in the dirt, put small gravel in and put 2 pressure treated sleepers to rest my bottom deck on. I also primed the plywood floor to try and help with less moisture through the different cycles of the year. Checked on it last week to put the Christmas decorations away and dry as a bone inside and all looking as good as I had hoped on the outside.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$450-$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Be sure to glue as you are attaching the cedar pickets or whatever material you use to the frame. I chose not to at first and my nail gun staples ended popping out. I went back and glued after the fact. Not a great use of time, but live and learn. I also used on the fir stripping, front and side pickets some 'natural' color BEHR wood treatment. It doesn't have to be removed or treated in order to apply another coat in the future. Gives the wood some good moisture and a tiny bit of color to help it not turn gray.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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