Showing posts with label Storage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Storage. Show all posts

Monday, August 8, 2011

How to Convert Storage Space to Living Space in Wooden Sheds

Stop putting all your junk out back into your wooden shed and start making it into something more useful - convert it into living space. There are lots of different uses you can get out of wooden sheds. For instance, convert it into an artist studio or into your own wood workshop. They really are as versatile as they are practical.

Start off with a clean slate. When you have everything out of the shed, pick up any debris and vacuum in the corners. Since it is a wooden shed, there may be signs of rot or termites that have to be addressed.

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Wooden sheds have exposed studs on the inside and you can use this to your advantage. If you don't see any signs of insects or rot, brush on a light stain or water sealant to really make your wood more beautiful. A light stain on the wood will give the space a comfortable feel.

You can always paint the walls as well. Try to keep with lighter colors since the space is so small. Be sure to use a primer first, otherwise, the paint will be soaked up by the wood.

Use the same steps as described above if your shed has a wooden floor. If you are fortunate enough to have a concrete foundation, you can leave it as is or you can stain it. Staining is a great solution for revitalizing old worn concrete surfaces. It is best for a professional to stain concrete if the area is large but you should be able to handle it for a wooden shed.

Its just as important to clean up and paint the outside of your wooden shed as well. Keep water from coming in by caulking around any spaces or cracks. This may be fine for storage purposes but since this will be a livable space, you don't want any moisture to come inside.

Once you are finished with the shell, you will be adding your own personal touches depending on what you will be using the space for. Pegboards and shelves are a great place to start and work well for most purposes.

How to Convert Storage Space to Living Space in Wooden Sheds

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Storage Shed Kits

To set up a storage shed or warehouse to store valuable equipment, a wide range of storage shed kits are available. Storage shed kits offer a fantastic solution for storage expansion needs. Storage shed kits are designed to make the task of building a storage shed simple and hassle-free.

Storage shed kits are best suited for the do-it-yourselfer and can be treated as an alternative to frame, brick or block construction. They are available for every budget and can be purchased online. Storage shed kits save the time spent for building storage sheds from a set of storage shed plans. Most of the storage shed kits are engineered to handle the worst weather conditions.

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Storage shed kits include lumber and other building materials precut to exact sizes. Precut materials include floor joists, floor deck, floor plates, roof panels, wall studs, wall plates, angle brackets, stud brackets, prefabricated siding, prefabricated door stock, prefabricated rafters, and more. In addition there are doors, windows, and detailed assembly instructions. To build a storage shed, all one has to do is to assemble the pieces according to the instructions given.

Metal building kits are ideal for the home, farm, and industry. Steel storage shed kits are suitable for garages, workshops, and boat or RV storage. Steel storage shed kits contain steel building package that can be assembled easily. Lowes and Home Depot, Duro Shed of Virginia, Inc., and SteelMaster are some of the places where you find storage shed kits. Many storage shed kits also come with an optional warranty that many may wish to take advantage of, as well.

Storage Shed Kits

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