Fallen trees can be cut and used for rafters and as foundation, maybe even a door. Recycling doesn t only save you money but its good for the environment as well. Don t worry about the old look of recycled materials, a can of paint and a headful of creativity can make any shed look stunningly beautiful and brand new. Mills and lumberyards are also great sources for wooden pallets. Classified ads and many websites also offer them as freebies; they do these so they can save money from having someone haul the pallets away for them. Once you have enough pallets you now have to get your hands dirty. But first things first, you would most definitely need to have a good detailed set of plans available for you. The Basic Tools That Are Needed When Building A shed A storage shed can be considered as a minor project, not as minor as a stool or table, but if you have some basic skills in woodworking, you can just as easily build one for yourself. Inspiration and motivation is what drives the human spirit to go where they have never gone before, so even if you have never built a shed, you can build one with your own two hands, but an extra pair would not hurt. Also, if you are able to divert potential water flow away from the footing and try to elevate the area where you plan to build your shed to ensure that water won t settle around or beneath it. By doing so, you are not only preventing moisture but also you are making sure that the ground will always stay leveled avoiding your shed from tilting to one side. A vinyl siding is a great option as they are effective in resisting the elements and they don t require much maintenance. This siding can also be purchased in a variety of styles which can emulate different types of finishes, like wood, tin and aluminum. Another great advantage of a vinyl siding is that they can be designed to match your existing home to compliment it well. Once your plans have finished, make an estimate of the materials and the tools you will need. Commonly, these materials and tools are wood, nails, roofing, hinges, cement, sand, hammer, tape, saws, and screws. Start from the ground up. Make sure that your foundation is level. Nail your floor properly to the foundation blocks.