Would you like to create more storage space for garden tools by building a cheap tool shed yourself with wood? Here is a guide!
Garden maintenance requires the use of various tools, and if you build a tool shed yourself, you can make optimal use of the space. Early fall is an ideal time for this because the weather is ideal for working outdoors. This is a convenient and affordable way to store all of your outdoor equipment and supplies at the end of the season. This way, you won't have to put your garden tools back in a garage or basement that may already be overcrowded. Follow a few simple steps to create a sustainable, mobile and space-saving DIY storage unit for your own garden or yard.
What should you consider before building a tool shed yourself?
Although the DIY project presented here allows for flexible positioning of the shed, it is important to plan a suitable location for it. Therefore, first consider where you will place yourStore equipment and toolswant to position the shed according to your needs. At first glance, this seems like a pretty simple task, but you should also consider the effects of weather when choosing a location.
Also make sure that someone can help you with the construction, although you should also have basic craftsmanship skills and a few tools. For more mobility, you can also mount the storage unit on wheels and reposition it if necessary. Otherwise, you can stick to the following example building instructions and old onesRecycle wooden boardsif you build a sustainable tool shed yourself. However, since wood is delicate, you should either waterproof the material or ensure that it remains protected during severe weather. This means your garden equipment or tools will always be sorted and ready for use.
How to assemble a compact and mobile storage shed on wheels?
This is not a complicated project, and building this DIY tool shed shouldn't take more than a few hours. In addition, you can adapt the design to your individual needs. Such a practical element is suitable for use in a sheltered location such as a larger garden shed, a workshop, a covered terrace or a garage.
Materials needed
- Lumber or recycled fence boards
- Reclaimed wood for attaching wheels
- Various sizes of lid screws for attaching boards and hardware for hanging tools
- 4 wheels that match the weight of the shed
- Electric saw, cordless drill, screwdriver
- Sandpaper, wood preservative, cans, and staples to hold tools
Follow the step-by-step instructions and build your own tool shed
- Check the actual dimensions of the lumber first before finalizing your plan.
- It would be easier to waterproof the boards before assembling the shed.
- First build frames for the top and bottom by considering where you will attach the frame screws. This will make them fit the individual boards better.
- Then simply screw all the boards together with the drill/driver for the base and for the ceiling to create a stable structure.
- Next, you can attach the wheels to the base unit, which will also protect the shed from moisture. You can also use a piece of scrap wood to attach the casters to the bottom of the base frame.
- Now add the floorboards that you previously cut and stained to the base unit. Your base frame should form the floor accordingly if you build such a tool shed yourself.
- Next, you can create a support frame from vertical boards using, for example, a jig. This allows screw connections to be made. Otherwise, a few support corners would be sufficient.
- You can then attach all of the vertical wooden boards to your base frame using screws. Either add the roof boards first or the side and back boards, although you can also place the frame on the ground, all easier to reach.
- Afterwards, you can frame the front of the shed by adding some additional wooden boards around the opening.
- If you wish, you can then install doors with hinges on the sides, or simply leave your shed open.
- Then use wood screws, pegboards, or hangers to hang your tools.
- You can first attach the cans to a few suitable places to store smaller items such as brushes, secateurs, knives or spatulas.
Can you build a garden shed yourself out of pallets?
Another simple and inexpensive idea is to repurpose a wooden pallet as a holder for garden tools. You don't have to disassemble it at all, just polish it with sandpaper. Basically, your job is to clean up the wooden pallet and remove any unwanted nails and splinters.
- Once you're done, you can easily attach the pallet to any wall using wood screws.
- As can be seen from the photo above, any small tools can easily be stored in the cavities in such an open tool shed.
- Store everything by sliding it in from the top.
- Other gardening stuff and equipment such as rags, towels or gardening gloves would easily fit in and simply hang from the slats.
