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Shed shopping

Congratulations! You finally made that move to the country. If you are lucky, your property has outbuildings to handle your outsized storage need; if not, it's time to go shed shopping.

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Shed shopping

First, consider why you need a storage building. Will it be used solely as a place to park large equipment? Will you hang smaller tools in it? Does it need to function as an overflow workspace or potting shed?

For basic storage, an 8x8 shed will handle most smaller equipment needs. If you plan to hang shelves or want wall space for long-handled tools, choose a shed with a gable roof and taller walls. If headroom is more critical, barn-style buildings with gambrel roofs have shorter walls but higher ceilings. For large equipment or multitasking needs, there are 12x24, 14x21, and even 26x26 buildings.

The most direct route to getting extra storage is with a prefabricated unit -- either a kit you assemble on site, or one you order from the manufacturer that is delivered ready-to-use. The difference is time and money: the latter costs more, but you won't have to do it yourself.

Shed shopping
This wood storage building is the
Huron model, made by Handy Home
Products.
 

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