The actual design of the shed:
This is the shed I ordered from Costco online.
As I mentioned, I am constructing this with the intention of re-building it on a trailer, so I have to forgo the actual instructions that came with the shed and figure out how I need to build the panels so they can be disassembled and re-assembled, relatively easy.
I have also added a few design elements; windows and dormers. I have reconfigured the door; it will now be on the 12' side, rather than the 8' side. And of course, the interior will be a living/creating space, rather than storage.
I purchased 4 48" x 48" aluminum windows, for $100, on Craigslist. Having never installed, or framed a window, I believed this to be one of my greatest challenges, and greatest achievements. Thus far, it has.
I will be painting the studio a sand/light brown color with soft white trim, rather than the red.
So this is a picture of the actual, now on to my vision.....
96 sq.ft. and 300 years. One woman's quest to unearth the lives and times of the Women of her lineage and their migration across America.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Start at the Beginning or The Foundation.
August 1st 2013
While awaiting the arrival of my shed, I spent many a day marking up the brick patio (?) trying to decide on the best spot for the shed to rest (until I put it on a trailer). I lay the blocks and asphalt shingles, the 4 x 4 lumber, leveled and re-leveled, and waited for this day (looking at the picture, I realize, it doesn't look very level, take my word for it....it is).
The day after hauling all the lumber to the backyard I was able to finally begin building. Keep in mind, I've always wanted to build my own house, and I've never built a house before. The biggest thing I've ever attempted, thus far, had been a flight of stairs that led to an apartment above a garage. I feel very confident that I can build this house on wheels, however, I knew there would be a learning curve that could affect the soundness of my time-machine.....onward and upward I go!
Joist Hangers - I am building this so I can disassemble it when I put it on the trailer. So I'm using connectors where I can. Plus, joist hangers are a good idea, anyway.
If you follow the sun in the pictures, you can see how long it's taking me to get through each phase. Also, I have a tendency to stop and 'look' way too much.
There. I finished the floor, sub-floor....Miller-Time (actually, Michelob Ultra Lite time).
It's Bigger on the Inside.
It's arrived! My pre-cut shed (Stockton 8' x 12' Wood Storage Shed - Costco online) was delivered this morning, 1,100 lbs. of wood and nails all ready for me to lug to the backyard, Just me....by myself....did I say lug? I meant Ugh!!!! But I did it, in just over an hour, piece by piece.
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