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You can get a good sized shed in your yard with some well written, simple plans.  Having a solid complete plan is the most critical part of your project. Don’t skimp or it can cost you later!

Not a small garden shed with barely enough room for a mower and a few rakes, but a shed large enough to expand your work and leisure space into something substantial. Using one of the many 12×20 shed plans available, you could realize these possibilities.

Sheds today are more than just storage buildings. They expand your living space, without the need for expensive additions to your home.

Some Possibilities Include:
•    Garden retreat house
•    Pool house
•    Artist’s studio
•    Home office
•    Guest house
•    Workshop

Choosing a larger shed allows you to get double the use from the building. It can still provide garden storage while fulfilling a much more enjoyable function at the same time.

Most prefabricated sheds come as an unfinished shell, requiring extensive interior finishing turning them into something more useful. After the cost of the initial building, finishing it can be prohibitive in cost. One way to overcome this issue and save money is by building your own shed from purchased plans.

A simple rectangular 12×20 shed requires no special skills beyond what the average backyard handyman already possesses. There’s also no need for special tools. A circular saw, drill and a few basic hand tools are all that’s necessary to turn a pile of lumber into a useful outbuilding. A miter saw, table saw and nail gun are helpful, but not necessary.

Kits and premade sheds often use inferior wood, turning your backyard getaway into a money pit. This is yet another reason to build your own shed from plans. When choosing lumber, you can ensure that pressure-treated lumber makes up the base of the building, which prevents insect and moisture damage to the shed. You can also opt for sturdier framing materials, such as cedar as opposed to the weaker pine and spruce normally used for framing.

When it comes to choosing shed plans, the options are endless. You can keep the building simple, or add dormers, gambrel roofs and other design options to make the building an attractive addition to your landscaping. Most plans come with a materials list and cutting guide, so there is no guesswork when you get ready to build. Some shed designers even include information for interior finishing. With a few tools and a good set of 12×20 shed plans, you can turn your backyard retreat into reality.

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