Storage Building Kits

Storage Building Kits for The Novice or Hobbyist

Storage building kits have become popular over the past few years as people look for an easy solution to their outdoor storage problems. Many homeowners are looking for a way to add storage space to their yard, garden or other outdoor areas.

Storage building kits or shed plans, as some call them, are actually in the form of plans or blueprints and they help you with the easy process of building. There are many different types of storage building kits you can buy - storage building kit, storage barn kit, storage shed kit, mini storage building kit or portable or other outdoor storage building kit.

Most are simple, easy to assemble and you can easily follow along with the storage project plans. Always good how-to assemble a storage building - plans. You'll have a list of easy-to-assemble directions. The companies that make the kits have had many years to refine the process so you're getting the best storage building kits and the best directions too. All ready for you to assemble. And there are many cheap and low cost storage building kits for sale online where you can really save money.

Large or mini, wood or metal storage building kits usually come with a list of the tools and all the materials you'll need the step-by-step DIY (do-it-yourself) directions or instruction, lots of drawings, pictures and photos and many assembly tips to help you construct the best storage building.

Storage Building Plans and Kits

Storage building plans and kits are designed for beginners and those who have never put together a storage building or storage shed. Plans don't include any of the kit items. (Free storage shed plans have none of the materials needed for the project and are missing lists of tools needed etc.) And the storage shed kits or building kits are for the novice as well as the home handyman and woodworking hobbyist. One can easily put together a custom storage shed whether it's a small unit or a larger steel building or barn.

A storage building kit is a good alternative to constructing a small shed or building with limited knowledge, ability and time or hiring a carpenter or someone to do it.

If you don't have the ability or knowledge to sketch out your own plans, specs, measurements and dimensions and put together the exact materials you'll need, then shed or building kits are the way to go. You'll have a complete list of materials or the materials themselves.

You can buy storage building kits in many sizes and shapes. You can buy wood storage building kits, steel, metal, vinyl and plastic. What you choose will depend on how much storage space you need, what you'll use the space for, what space is available in your yard or outdoor area and the size of your yard, backyard or outdoor space. Make sure to buy a kit that is big enough. You don't want to short yourself on storage space. Build a little bigger than what you think you need.

A storage building or shed can also be used for playhouses, potting sheds, workshops and many other uses, not just storage.  If you get an extra large storage buildings kit you could actually convert it to a small guesthouse.

As we buy and collect more and more lawn furniture, lawn mowers, lawn care and maintenance tools and equipment, garden equipment, lawn toys, bikes, and tools it becomes necessary to find a good way to store them rather than clutter up the garage. If you have a carport or no carport and don't have a garage, a storage building is even a better idea.

A 10 x 12 storage building or shed is a popular size as is 12 x 12.  This can be an ideal size if you don't need a lot of storage space.

You can buy large storage kits with shelves and a door that locks.

Extra large metal or steel storage buildings can be used for hay bales, farm equipment and even for RV storage.

Other considerations are; do you need it heated and if so how to heat the storage shed.  You can build a storage shed with temperature control.  Do you need noise reduction? These are just other possibilities.

Decide on the size building you need. Figure out the specifications and measurements by staking out the area you have in mind where you want to install the storage building or shed. You don't want any shrubs, bushes or trees to get in the way. You don't want it anywhere near your neighbor's property where there could be a property line issue.

Decide on what material you want - vinyl, wood, pre-cut wooden, steel, other metal or plastic storage building kits. The low maintenance shed kits are made of vinyl.  Wood settings are nicer looking and fit into well landscaped areas or where you have a lot of trees and shrubbery.

Metal and steel storage buildings and sheds are durable and sturdy and good for larger storage too. Wood storage buildings cost more to build, vinyl and steel buildings cost less - are cheap compared to wood, because of the materials used. Get metal if price is an issue.

A small storage building or shed will have an entry.  A medium sized building kit or shed plans will have plans for windows and double doors.  Decide whether you need double doors or a single door.  You can buy the large kits or plans if you want lofts, porches or overhangs.

To make the storage shed building look less commercial or industrial you can add shutters to it or barn siding.  And shelves can be added to all sizes.

Brands, Manufacturers and Dealers of Storage Building Kits, Storage Shed Kits and Sheds 

Handy home Products, Columbia, Handy Home Products Somerset, Fast Framer Universal, Discount Arrow, Duramax, Lifetime and Walthers are some of the manufacturers. You can buy shed or building kits online cheaper than you can at Home Depot or Lowe's and I've never seen any at Costco, Walmart or Target.

Popular models for reviews, rating or comparison include the Handy Home Products Sequoia 12 x 20 ft storage building kit, the Handy Home Products Somerset 10 x 14 ft, 2x4 Basics Shed Kit, Peak Style Roof by 2x4 Basics, Walthers Cornerstone Series Kit Co-Op Storage Shed by Walthers, Inc, Handy Home Products 18423-9: Berkley - 10' x 18' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products., Handy Home Products 18419-2: Berkley - 10' x 10' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Handy Home Products 18416-1: Somerset - 10' x 18' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Handy Home Products 18421-5: Berkley - 10' x 14' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Handy Home Products 18222-8: Columbia - 12' x 24' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Handy Home Products 18208-2: Sequoia - 12' x 24' Sorage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Walthers Cornerstone - Co-op Storage Shed Kit N by Walthers Cornerstone, Handy Home Products 18201-3: Sequoia - 12' x 12' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, Handy Home Products 18400-0: Somerset - 8' x 10' Storage Building Kit by Handy Home Products, see pictures of storage buildings from kits on this page.

Storage Building Kits Accessories

Arrow Interior Shelving System for Storage Sheds (SS404) Category: Arrow Foundation Kits and Accessories by Arrow, Arrow Foundation Kit for 5'x4' & 6'x5' Storage Sheds (FB5465) Category: Arrow Foundation Kits and Accessories by Arrow, Ground Anchors (6) by Improvements

Wood - Wooden - Vinyl - Plastic - Steel - Metal Storage Building Kits

Are you planning to assemble the building or sheds yourself (diy) or hire someone to build it?  Consider your woodworking or home handy man skills.  If you're not inclined to work with kits then you might hire someone to do it but the kits are really easy to put together, especially the smaller kits.  The simple vinyl sheds are easy to put together too and you can do it pretty fast.  The wood storage shed kits have all the parts pre-cut and are ready to build.  If you plan on a larger steel building you may need to lay a concrete slab and hire a few carpenters or other workers to help you put it together. All in all, buying and assembling a storage building kit is really an easy process. Storage Building Kits

Not our storage building! But made from a storage building kit!