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Sun 14 Mar 2010

Building Outdoor Storage – Simple Carport Plans

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Simple Carport Plans

carportani Building Outdoor Storage Simple Carport Plans After moving into a smaller house, between me and my wife; we managed to clutter up our living space pretty quick.  Continuing to use the garage as a storage den for about a year, I decided it was time to draw up some simple carport plans.

Living in the country brings a lot of bird droppings. Having a carport would not only protect my restored 65 Ford 4×4 from things dropping from the sky, it would be a good looking addition to the property.

Drawing up the plans from scratch sounded like a good idea.  Now that it was already 2010, I knew some new building codes were going to have to be met. I built a small fence in 2009 and the building department issued me a small fine for my fence being to high.

Every year there is usually updated codes due  to new city ordinances, earth quakes and various other destructive natural forces. I ended up buying a set of detailed diy (do it yourself) plans. The carport seemed like it was an easy project and I wanted to make sure everything was up to code.

Having a perfect materials list will give you the insurance that you will get the right quantity as well as the right materials. More than a couple projects have been a banded half way through due to poor budgeting and improper planning. This usually happens because of not buying enough wood.

Building a quality outdoor carport will keep your new project protected from heavy storms. A firmly anchored design prevents your new structure from blowing away under extreme winds.  There is no walls to prevent the wind from picking up the carport and carrying it away so a sturdy foundation is a must.

In the end, although building  a carport seems like a simple project,  having a set of plans when building it is priceless.

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Fri 5 Mar 2010

Tools Needed to Build a Shed

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Outdoor Storage-Tools Needed to Build a Shed

toolani Tools Needed to Build a ShedSee yourself with the most important building tool of all. A good set of detailed plans is at the top of the list. When Reading this entire article will get an informed decision on the tools you will need when building a shed.

If you don’t have a detailed set of easy to follow plans there is a good chance your project will end up feeling like a bad dream. After you get your plans, you will see what kind of hardware and lumber that you will need, then you can gather up all the correct tools.

At the very minimum you will need an assortment of tools. You will need a circular saw, power drill, a good sturdy hammer, and a variety of small hand tools including pliers, wrenches and screwdrivers. You will want a framing square, level, and a good chalk line.

If you plan on using a permanent foundation for your shed, having a post hole digger will save you a lot of time when digging the holes. Also, this will help you make your holes the perfect size. Get a good shovel and something that you can easily mix the concrete in. A wheel barrel works great.

A good pair of work gloves is a smart investment and will pay for themselves in the long run. Putting a nice finish on your shed is very important. You will need paint brushes, or a paint sprayer.   You might have some pieces that were odd cuts. If this happens, a reciprocating saw works great.

With proper planning you do not have to worry about odd cuts.  The great thing about a well drawn out detailed set of plans is that it will list all the cut sizes. For a small price, you can take the list to a lumber yard and they will cut the pieces for you. This will save you a lot of time.

The advantages of pre cut wood are priceless; you will not only save hours of work, there will be no need to buy as many power tools.  Hence, the best tool of all is a good set of step by step plans!

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