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My husband wants to build a garden shed, he wants it to hold our garbage cans, recycling cans, winter shovels and some garden tools. He figures he can build it for under $700, is he being realistic or not? I have no idea.

What size is he planning?
If you make it small enough $700 will be no problem...
I usually suggest to anyone building anything like that, 'build it larger than you think you need... You will use up whatever space you have... :smile:KennyV

I agree. Plan on a thousand dollars. At some point in our lives, we all hoard just a bit more than we plan on. Garden sheds end up being catch-alls at my house.

I also agree. My husband built his for about $1,200. It houses much more than he intended it to. The extra cost might have been because of all the shelving he put in. Nothing's wasted though.

Homesteader said:

I also agree. My husband built his for about $1,200. It houses much more than he intended it to. The extra cost might have been because of all the shelving he put in. Nothing's wasted though.

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Great job plus excellent photo's. I personally would love to have the time to create such a lovely garden shed, but don't at the moment. Maybe in a few years i will. For now i took the easy way out and got my garden shed and a carport from isheds here in Australia.
If anyone is time short like me, check out isheds.com.au.
Keep up the great work.

Cheers


LanceMassenburg

Build as large as you can afford because it will be TOO SMALL whatever size you build. :biggrin:

You can even create a small storage shed, if you do not have much room to build a new ship. You can store whatever you want in your storage building. It can be a garden shed for gardening supplies. Maybe you want a tool shed - a tool shed. Or a shed to store your lawn mower - a tractor shed. Or his new ship, it can even be an office for his business. Sheds have many uses and offer the benefit of a much-needed income - more storage space

Bessy said:

My husband wants to build a garden shed, he wants it to hold our garbage cans, recycling cans, winter shovels and some garden tools. He figures he can build it for under $700, is he being realistic or not? I have no idea.

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You can easily buy a brand new shed for under $500, let alone $700.

I pretty sure most DIY stores sell shed kits from $700 and up

I've had a look, and over here (Scotland), you can buy a brand new shed that is big enough to store a mower, gardening tools, and a few other small things for $130.

If you were building it yourself, you could get it even cheaper.

:biggrin:Tin (metal) sheds are cheap, but they typically sweat. All the different construction methods have their pros and cons, but my experience is just like everyone else's; get the largest one your lot size, budget, and talents allow.:licking::wink:

i like the thought of your husband .its nice and uniqe idea. its gives a new look to your garden.

To avoid some building codes ... My yard is fenced in by 6 foot tall solid PVC fence . I parked all my machines in spot . I purchased six sections of fence and made a box around the machines . I used 4x4 posts cut at an angle at the top and made a slanted roof with plywood
Granted it is not stand up height but it is NOT a taxable structure & it is an enclosure .... No building ordinance violation - matches the yard fence . Not 100% water proof but much better than machine covers that promote rust
Mold mice nests .... costs under 400.00

Bessy said:

My husband wants to build a garden shed, he wants it to hold our garbage cans, recycling cans, winter shovels and some garden tools. He figures he can build it for under $700, is he being realistic or not? I have no idea.

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I added 12x12 ft to my shed, and finished it inside for $800 so one big enough for what you are needing should be well under $700..

If you build it you will fill it........lol..my 12x14 is used as the off season storage site...the garage is for in season