The Mobile Shed Build a Shed on Skids For most conventional sheds, there are two types of foundation that you can choose from, for the permanent sturdy shed, there is the concrete foundation, and for mobility there is the skid foundation. There are many advantages as to why a skid foundation, considered temporary, is chosen by many homeowners. 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. It would be best to have all the basic tools that you will need when working with wood, namely a saw, hammer, drill, framing square, level, nails and screws, and of course your plans. A tin shed is virtually easy to construct. But with the low cost comes with an issue of durability. It is most likely that you will be, after a few years, replacing some of its parts like the door or the roof. Also a tin siding advisable for areas frequented by rain or snow as they rust easily. If you want a more durable shed siding, then wood would also be a good option. 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. Determine the size of the shed you will need. 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. 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. You can now pour in your cement for your foundation; it should be about six inches deep and make sure to level it. Leave to completely dry. When completely dry, lay out your bricks. Lay the bricks around the base and when you are finished on all four sides, lay down some mortar and place the next layer.