If you have some extra space in your backyard, and your garage always seems to be cluttered with your tools and various other garden utilities, check out how building a garden shed can benefit you.

There are several different types of garden sheds, but there is a basic design shared by all of them. A four sided building with a high roof, and various add-ons inside for shelving storage. The only real difference between the various garden sheds is the material the shed is made out of, and the size in proportion to square feet.

If you are looking to build a shed you have two basic methods to go about the process. If you are well adept at woodworking and design then you can build it from scratch and make the design as you go. If you are not as skilled at woodworking, but you want to save money by building the structure yourself, you can check into purchasing some design instructions for the shed, or even a precut one that only requires self assembly. Both methods could utilize the various materials that garden sheds are made out of, but the most common material is wood. Once you decide whether you are going to build the structure from scratch, or with precut wood you can go about the building process.

If you are building the shed from scratch it is a good idea to check around at the various lumber yards in town to see which one can offer you the best deal on the wood you require to build it. The amount of wood you need to purchase all depends on how large you want the shed to be, and the type of wood you purchase is also subject to your bias, but the most common type by far is oak. Once you have you wood purchased, you can gather your tools and go to work on the design of the shed, and put your woodworking skills to use.

If you decide to purchase a precut designed wood one, all you need to do is gather the correct tools and follow the instructions to the best of your ability. Premade wooden garden sheds can also be purchased, but you will save money by purchasing a self assembly kit through either a local hardware store or through an internet source.

Overall if you are in need for some extra storage for your garden tools, clearly building your very own shed will be a great solution for you.