You can even go to your local junkyard and ask if they have aluminum or metal which you can get for free or buy at a minimal price. Building a shed doesn t mean that you have to burn a hole in your pocket. With a good building plan, you will have an exact knowledge of all the materials that you will need, and with that you can now use your imagination to see recyclable materials to fit in your plans. With any structure, the roof is the most critical part, it should be able to withstand a heavy load, protect against the sun, rain and winds, and equally important, look good as well. If your shed looks like an eyesore, then maybe the convenience it brings is not worth it, especially if your neighbors and guests complain about it. These reasons come to one conclusion though, to store their belongings and to protect them, plus, to provide extra space for their homes. Whether it be for your garden tools or some of the stuff that has been lying round your home for ages, a lean to shed is one of the most effective, and affordable ways of keeping them and protecting them as well. Depending on your budget or creativity, you can just buy prefabricated doors and windows. If you have the skills and the time, you can choose from a wide variety of window shapes and styles. Wood is also a great choice in making shelves inside your shed. Racks and cabinets can also be built using leftover wood. For one, a skid foundation generally using wood is easier and faster to build as compared to a permanent concrete foundation. In building a wooden skid foundation, you first need to select a spot then prepare a bed of gravel which will be able to provide a flat level and stable surface to allow water to drain beneath it and keep your lumber dry. Prepare your plans well and determine its size, consulting first the area where you plan to build the shed. Make sure that the area is free from any underground cables, wirings, or pipes. This will ensure that the shed will not act as a hindrance if there are repairs to be done. Once your plans have finished, make an estimate of the materials and the tools you will need.