Sheds

[Sparky]

Is it cheaper to buy a kit or hire someone to build one. I am looking to get one I can either make into storage or a mini office I can work out of. Something like a 10x10 or 12x12

[rondog]

I'd buy a premade one like a Tuff Shed and have it delivered and set up. Put it on a concrete slab, ours is on dirt and I'm afraid it'll eventually cause problems. If you're going to use it for working in, wire it for power and lights, and insulate it.

Our Tuff Shed came with the house, it's a lean-to shape on the side of the house. Not real big, but handy as hell. It's well-made, we've been here 10+ years and it's still in great shape. No idea how old it actually is.

[ray1970]

I bought two 10x10 Morgan buildings and had them delivered from Arizona and set up. Total cost was right at $2000.

[hatidua]

If you spend the exact same amount on a pre-made shed vs the materials to build it yourself, the one you build yourself will be of much higher quality (assuming you can swing a hammer). I went and looked at all the pre-fab sheds two years ago and for the size I wanted, they were in the $2500-$3K range. I looked at how they were build and just could not bring myself to spend that for the shoddy construction they typically entail. I spent the $3K and built it myself and have a vastly superior product.

[rondog]

If you spend the exact same amount on a pre-made shed vs the materials to build it yourself, the one you build yourself will be of much higher quality (assuming you can swing a hammer). I went and looked at all the pre-fab sheds two years ago and for the size I wanted, they were in the $2500-$3K range. I looked at how they were build and just could not bring myself to spend that for the shoddy construction they typically entail. I spent the $3K and built it myself and have a vastly superior product.

I have no doubt a homebuilt one would be cheaper and probably better quality. I also have no doubt that if I tried to build one, it would never get finished.

[Sparky]

I actually thought about one of these because I rent and want to be able to move it.

http://www.costco.com/Lifetime-Brigh....11650111.html

[drift_g35]

I actually thought about one of these because I rent and want to be able to move it.

http://www.costco.com/Lifetime-Brigh....11650111.html

I have the smaller version sold by home depot of this shed. I think its a rubbermaid. I bought it used and it was probably 2 years old. It works great but the plastic has warped from the constant heat and cold. It still keeps everything dry but it is definitely going to be an issue in the future.

One good thing about these is you can buy "add on" kits to make it longer. That is an awesome feature.

[Marlin]

I actually thought about one of these because I rent and want to be able to move it.

http://www.costco.com/Lifetime-Brigh....11650111.html

Did the HD version a couple three years ago for the gal I do yardwork for. Other than the two long sections it had, where she helped hold, put it up by myself in about three hours.
A few strong guys, it could be moved about the yard with little problem. And I'm sure it could be torn down and moved to another location easily. Have noticed any wrapping to it yet, I did "fortify" it in a couple of spots though.

[Rooskibar03]

I think there was a thread with some Asian guy who can build you a sweet ass shed.

To lazy to look it up though.

[BlasterBob]

I had a 12' X 20' shed placed on a concrete pad. It is a Tough Shed brand and was assembled by the Tough Shed guys 18 years ago. I insulated it, had power installed, has an efficient little window A/C and I installed an air tight wood burner. Has a nice loft and it is very well built and have never had any complaints about this little shed. Don't recall what I paid for this shed but it was extremely reasonable 18 years ago.