So, how to build a shed? Preparation is crucial..this involves getting your hands on a good set of shed plans that are commensurate with your diy abilities and are realistic.

The second crucial decision to make is where to locate your shed.

Most sheds are built in an area that is easily accessible from the house or garage.

You must ensure that you are building your shed on a good level surface, particularly not in a hollow or dip in the ground.

Be very careful about any underground cables or wires or pipes or drains or water sources. Generally a garden shed does not need planning permission but it is always a sensible precaution to check with local governement or planning department..just to be safe, especially if yours is an elaborate shed.

Charting out how much space the shed will take up and its dimensions is essential. Most of this can be studied from books or on-line. Allocating extra space at the outset in the construction of the shed will allow for any extra items that may be added in the next few years and allow for growth in your family.

Once the plan is decided, the next thing is to get the materials and tools that are required to build the shed: tape, hammers, nails, saws, door hinges and materials for the roof.

In actually building the shed you should start from the ground up by fixing the floor, making sure it is secured properly to a good solid, level base.

Once the floor is done, the walls are the next step, followed by the windows. The roof should be left until last. Its frame is nailed to the side walls of the shed. Pre-made-up kits can be bought to eliminate all wood cutting costs, but these can be expensive and so you should consider building your own shed with a decent set of plans and drawings.

In summary I would recommend the 2 'P's-preparation and plans which you can access and download immediately from the internet.