You may think that having a fairly good slope and enough driving space would be enough, that isn t the case. Many of these machines have an undercarriage and can just as easily ground over the threshold of the door. Six inches of space under both sides of your door opening will allow you to have an easier time to take your machinery in and out. Scour for materials that can be recycled. Old wooden crates can still be used for flooring and for walls. 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. This is very crucial as this will serve as your guide and instructions which will save you time and effort as you build your shed. The internet can provide you with free plans or you can create your own by consulting different books. Third step: Visit your local planning and zoning commission to learn if a permit is required. Many have languished in the fact that many of their tools and belongings, which are not suited to be stored inside the home, have dominated their garage and that their garage has lost its main function, to park their cars safely. This increasing need for space is not only relegated to the suburbs and for city folk, people from the countryside are also experiencing these and even though they already have farms and barns, they have machineries and equipment that need to be stored as well. Most firewood sheds are built with only three sides. Only three walls are provided and the fourth side left open. This is necessary as this allows airflow which in turn allows the firewood to dry properly. But because of this open side, it would also be easy for rain and snow to be blown inside by the wind. Many of them would be just too happy to get rid of their pallets saving them the work of getting rid of these pallets. 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.