But first things first, you would most definitely need to have a good detailed set of plans available for you. If you don t know how to make one, another affordable and cheap way to get a hold of them is by downloading them from the internet. There are plans that are available for free while some may cost you but not that much. But to those with experience, a shed building kit will be truly easy, all parts are pre-fabricated and it s just a matter of putting them together, but, if you plan to build a shed from scratch, then good for you. Even some pros though would have to admit that even they may stumble on what to some would seem as a small building project. And with storage sheds, the door can vary a whole lot in terms of size and the way it opens. Depending on what you plan to keep inside your shed, you may either need a small sized door or one where a small garden tractor can pass through. Most storage sheds though are used for keeping large tools like a wheel barrow or a grass cutter, so it is inevitable that one day it may either break off its hinges or develop a big hole because of the occasional banging and hitting of your equipment. Most shed roof would use a 5/8 inch roof decking, normally plywood, to hold together the roof trusses. After screwing or nailing the plywood and the trusses, you can then cover it with either tar paper or asphalt shingles. Like in any other roof, any destruction like a strong gust of wind or accidentally dropping a shingle can lead to an accident. Cost Cutting Tips When You Build a Shed Its not uncommon to hear a homeowner complain about the mess they have in their attic and in their garage, sometimes iteven overflows to their very own living area. It seems that even though you have a big home, space is lacking. It s easy to understand why most homeowners would want to have a storage shed. But more importantly, learning to build a storage shed from scratch will not only give you a useful and beautiful shed, but it will also provide you with an opportunity to discover and learn simple carpentry with an easy yet fulfilling project. Any aspiring Do-It-Yourselfer will find this a very enriching experience.