If you don t have much to store, you don t really need a huge shed, the smaller the shed you create the less materials you will need, which means less cost. If you already have a foundation such as a patio, a small shed may be able to fit on it eliminating the cost for laying the foundation. If you have cut some wood, don t just throw away the bits and pieces left behind. To some, just merely placing foundation blocks and covering them with wood flooring would already help in keeping the floor off the ground. But if you really want to protect your shed and make it last, a concrete slab used as a foundation would be more ideal. This though would be more costly and to be honest, not too many homeowners are able to work with cement. To ensure that your shed will be durable and secure and also effective in protecting your belongings inside, try to use lumber that has been pressure treated. If this is not available to you, you should consider using weather proofing stain if you chose natural wood. Another option would be sealing, staining or coating natural wood with polyurethane. With a good set of detailed plans, you yourself will be able to do the construction job. You don t even have to do the plans yourself, plans are easily available whether online or from your local construction shop. If you re getting confused when building your skid foundation, you can just easily refer to the plans. But luckily, vinyl sidings don t just crumble and break and can withstand wear and tear. And because it doesn t require much maintenance, you can get your investment back in a short time. It is important that you are able to assess the pros and cons of all shed sidings that are available to you. Choose one that has more advantages than disadvantages. 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.