DIY Shed | Budget Homesteading Project

Want to know how to build a DIY shed? Whether you need a shed for your tools or just extra storage for the homestead, I’m sure you’ll find this easy and practical. So we’ve broken down the free video series of iCreatables so you can learn the process of building your very own cheap shed.

An Easy To Build DIY Shed For Your Homestead

I have to say a shed is an important part of any farm. I can’t imagine ours without one. So when our old one started to show signs of deterioration, instead of repairing, I thought ‘Why not build a new one?’ And that’s how it started. If you’re also planning on building a shed on a budget, then this shed project is for you.

Before you build a shed here are some pointers you have to keep in mind:

Determine your needs.
Check if you need to ask for a permit.
Look what shed is available in store.
Create a plan which will benefit you in the future.
Plan what shed you want.
Determine what type of shed you will build (wood or metal).

Here Is What You Need To Build A Cheap Shed:

Hammer
Clamps
Air compressor
Air hose
Nail gun
Drill
Tape measure
Circular saw
Caulk gun
Chalk line
Level
Drill bit set
Hearing protection
Jigsaw
Stepladder
Pocket hole jig
Router
Sawhorses
Speed square
Tin snips

Step 1: Foundation

Make sure to check that the foundation of your shed is a perfect square. Install wood rails where the storage shed floor can rest on. Thus keeping your wood floor from touching the dirt and moisture, prolonging the lifespan of your shed.

Check out the full video on how to build the shed foundation to ensure that your own shed foundation is durable and sturdy.

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Step 2: Floor Frame

Grab your boards and start measuring. Once you’re done, you can now cut the pieces and start building your floor frame.

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Don’t miss checking out the full video on how to create the floor frame it’s just with 5 easy steps.

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Step 3: Flooring

Now that you’ve completed the floor frame, time to install your floor sheeting. Be sure that it’s the right fit before you cut, glue and nail your sheet.

Watch the full video and learn the steps on how to install floor sheeting of the shed.

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Step 4: Building The Roof Rafters

Be sure that you have all the angles of your roof rafters aligned properly. You wouldn’t want them to end up uneven.

Check out everything you need for building the roof rafters in the video below or watch it here:

Step 5: Wall Framing

Set your roof rafters aside and start working on your wall frame next.

Make sure to watch the full video for wall framing, it will show everything about building the shed wall.

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Step 6: Install The Siding

Once you have the wall frame up, it’s now time to cover it up with the siding of your choice.

To properly install the siding take some time to watch the full video below or watch it here.

Step 7: Roof Framing And Sheet Application

After you have all the sidings attached, next up is roofing your shed. Remember the roof rafters you built earlier? You’ll be installing that along with the roof sheet.

Check out the full video below and learn the steps for roof framing and sheet application or watch it here.

Step 8: Attach The Shed Trim

Can you see it’s starting to look like a shed now? Don’t forget to install the trims.

Don’t miss checking the full video in installing exterior shed trim. It’s just 5 easy steps, then you’ll be all set.

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Step 9: Install The Asphalt Shingles

Before attaching the asphalt shingles, it is recommended that you check the instructions from the manufacturer. We wouldn’t want anything going to waste due to the wrong installation, do we?

For the most common way to install it, check out the full video below or watch it here.

Step 10: Door building

You’re almost done! Now that you have the roof and the walls up, next thing you have to worry about is the door.

See the full video on how you can build the door shed below or watch it here.

Step 11: Paint The Shed

Congratulations! You’ve just built yourself a cheap shed that’s ready to do the job. You do have the option to leave it as is, but I’m sure you don’t want an unfinished project. So let’s start painting. Before you do though, here are some reminders:

Make sure to clean the surface, use caulk to help make a fine surface.
Prime the trim and wall before applying your desired paint.
And don’t forget to check out the full video below to get all the steps on painting the shed or watch it here.

And that’s it, my fellow homesteaders! Enjoy your new shed. You earned it!

For many of us, sheds are here for shelter and protection for our valuable things. Whether it’s for our business, farm, or home, sheds are there to help us keep our important possessions safe and sound. This cheap shed that we’ve learned to build today is a great project for your homestead. Tell you what, I am already enjoying the comfort and security it provides here in my homestead.

What do you think of this DIY shed? Let us know how it went and share your experience with us in the comment section below!

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