Their sizes also vary. Types of sheds: Tool shed as its name suggests, the tool shed is where a respectable DIY handyman stores his hardware. This also may serve as his shop. A tool shed would typically have shelves, benches, hanging areas, cabinets and storage chests. With much work being done inside the shed, it is necessary to have good ventilation and a strong foundation. 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. Your motivation in this case is an attic bursting to its seams and a garage that can t fit in a car. Like in any other roof, any destruction like a strong gust of wind or accidentally dropping a shingle can lead to an accident. Make yourself stable or get some help. If you live in an area where there is heavy snowfall and frequent snow storms, building a steep pitch will help remove excess snow as it can slide off easily. After the floor, make the frame for your walls and then for the roof. Make provisions for your windows. Pre-fabricated kits can make the job easier, but it can much more costly. There are many books and websites which can help you do your plans, there are even ready made plans which you can just customize to achieve the desired size. It is important for you to remember that if you are using wood, you should purchase them when they are already dry. Or else, they have the tendency to shrink when the moisture is gone. If this happens, the strength and durability of your shed is greatly reduced. Another option for a shed siding is vinyl. Designing your won farm shed would be easy enough if you know what you need it for. You have to consider the size of your farm shed depending on what you plan to store inside. The materials you re going to use will also be dependent on the weather in your area and how much you can afford. You should also be able to first determine your resources so that you wont have a hard time knowing where to get the materials you will need.