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If you have a lot of important “stuff” piling up in the corner of your garage, wouldn’t it be great to have a better place to store it? The solution – a wooden shed. And, the good news is it only takes two days to get it done (that’s assuming you have the materials purchased already from the local supply store.) Here is a quick overview:

Day 1 – A Solid Foundation and Framework

Site preparation is the first item on the list. Its OK if the site isn’t perfectly level as a slight downward pitch towards the back of the shed is optimum for water runoff. Make sure you now remove all large rocks and debris from the site where the shed will rest. Since this is only a one weekend project, instead of pouring a concrete floor, you will need to make a wood floor. If you really want or need a concrete foundation, allow a couple extra days for drying. Not only is a wood floor faster to build, it requires less skill, is less expensive and even portable. For this shed, rest the frame of the floor on cinder (or patio) blocks – making sure they are level.

Now, lets get started on the actual building. Once you have the first floor joist cut, use it as a template for the rest ” its way easier and faster. Here’s another tip, for strength, use deck screws instead of nails. A power drill makes screwing boards together very quick work. Once the frame of the floor is finished, make sure its square by measuring two corners diagonally, then the other two. The measurements should be the same. If not, take one of the corners with the longer measurement and adjust it by pushing in towards the opposing corner. Make small adjustments at a time. Nail on the plywood subfloor by staggering the boards (much like bricks). You don’t want four corners of four different pieces of plywood to end up in the middle of your shed.

Building the walls is pretty much the same process as building the skid for the floor. If you want any windows on the shed, frame them accordingly. To cover the sides, use T1-11 plywood. T1-11 has vertical grooves cut into it to give the appearance of tongue and groove siding but since it comes in sheets, the amount of time to put on the siding is cut way down. Take one of the wall frames and place the T1-11 on top (outside facing down). Use the same method to make the walls square that you used for the floor. Now nail the siding to the frame. If possible, buy, borrow or rent a router to use to trim the siding to the studs all the way around the walls. Once you have the walls put together, you can now attach them to the floor. Use temporary braces to hold the walls up until you have them screwed together. Make sure you use a level to plumb the walls (they should be perfectly vertical). This is a good place to stop for the day.

Day 2 – Roof, Door, Windows and Trim

Today, you’ll start off by building the trusses. Assemble all the pieces of the first truss by following the plans but don’t nail it together at this time. If all the pieces are fitting together correctly, use the pieces as templates for the rest of the trusses. You can now go back and screw (or nail) all the trusses together and attach each of the trusses to the top of the shed walls. Now you can cut and attach plywood sheeting for the roof. Next comes the installation of the asphalt shingles which is done exactly as they are on a house. Start by rolling down roofing felt. Place the first row on the bottom and overlap the rows as you work up to the top. Apply a second layer across the top ridge for extra strength. When you apply the shingles, make sure to offset the seams and work your way from the bottom to the top. Now all you have left is the ridge cap which is made by cutting down single shingles. Shingles are usually made with slits on the bottom half to look like three shingles on a single sheet. Overlap these single pieces of shingles to form the ridge cap.

You should use a door on your shed that is prefabricated which will save you a huge amount of time since all you need to do is attach it with hinges. You will want to finish off the door with trim.

There are a few details that have been passed over in this short article but the intent is to show you how possible and simple it is to build a wooden shed in the matter of only a couple of days.

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Finding what you need for your garden is much easier these days. Whether you want garden furniture, garden gates, garden fencing or perhaps plants and turf; you’ll easily be able to find it online and in most home and garden retail stores.

Whatever you’re looking for, it shouldn’t be a problem to find items that are worthwhile. There is so much available on today’s market that you’ll be spoilt for choice. It can sometimes be hard to decide on what is right for your needs though.

There are lots to choose from and you may find it difficult to make up your mind. Well, if that’s the case then you should read on to learn how to choose the right products for your needs. You will also need to set yourself a budget so that you don’t overspend.

If you’re buying garden gates then you’ll need to think about the space you have available. You may need to consider measuring properly to make sure that you have enough space for what you want. Measuring is easy; just remember to measure the height as well!

You will then need to do some research to find the items that you like. The style you decide on may be different to what you’re used to but you should be able to see a range of options on the internet. Searching online can really help the decision making process.

If you spend some time doing research on the internet you’ll probably find that it’s easier than you think to find cheap items. Do some Google searches to find items that you need and you’ll need to make a note of what you’re interested in.

Have a pen and paper with you so that you can note down the prices of each item you like. Do some price comparison and this should help you find the budget you’ll need as well as giving you a clearer idea of the items that you want to see in shops.

Once you have done your research and found a few garden gates that you’re interested in, you should head down to your local store and have a good look at the product before you buy. It’s always a good idea to take more than one trip so that you’re not tempted by impulse.

It’s probably best to start with the most obvious stores such as Homebase and B&Q. These stores will stock a large range of items and they will definitely be suitable for what you need. Remember that you’re only there to look at the product in real life – you can get better deals online.

In terms of choosing the right styles, that’ll be up to you – just go with your first instinct. If you like something then, stick with that style and see what else is available in terms of different colours and sizes.

Overall, buying garden gates or any other garden items or furniture should be easy. As long as you have done your research and you take your time you should be fine.

Just remember to make sure you’re armed with information when you head to the shops. It’s easier to find what you’re looking for when you know what’s available on today’s market.

Writer Maisie H Bird talks over selecting garden gates for your household. www.gardenoasis.co.uk has brilliant information on garden gates, you’ll easily be able to purchase what you need.


Many of us create works of art every year with our gardens. Gardens maintenance is something that they require throughout the course of the summer. It is not difficult to do, but it can be something that is time consuming.

Making sure that your gardens get an adequate amount of water is an easy thing that can be done. There are times that the summer can appear to have almost drought like conditions and when this is the case the watering becomes even more important.

Night time has been known to be the best time to do this. The water will take a bit longer to absorb then it would if watering is done during the hotter times of the day.

Weeding is another important thing that needs to be done when it comes to gardens maintenance. You don’t want to have the weeds overtake the flowers and plants that you have spent so much time in planting.

It only takes a little bit of time to do this if you do it regularly. If you do not do it this way then it can become a huge job for you to tackle when you decide that you are finally going to tackle it.

Having the appropriate tools can help you get this chore accomplished in no time at all. Hand held tools are great for those that find larger sized tools awkward. These can be purchased at many different stores throughout the country and are relatively inexpensive when it comes to cost. Department stores also carry these items, but they are often only found during the season for which they are intended.

The internet is the perfect spot for finding hints and ideas when it comes to gardens maintenance. Take a bit of time to look at some of the things that people have found to be useful to them. You may want to try some of them yourself.

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To ensure your success at having an organic home garden it is very important to start small. This will allow you to learn and become comfortable without being overwhelming.

Begin Small

Use Your Existing Landscape – Placing starter plants in your existing landscaping is an optimum option for beginning enthusiasts.

Small Beds – A small area no larger than 10 x 10 feet is the easiest to care for.

Container Planting – Placing your vegetable starter plants in containers allows you to have them close by as they can be on a porch, balcony or near your bushes.

Map Out Your Location

Water – Having an easily accessible water source close by will alleviate heavy lifting at long distances, thus eliminating frustration.

Close to Your Kitchen – While this is not necessary, it sure is nice to step out of your kitchen to grab your own freshly grown produce.

Compost ” Having a compost pile at hand or at least a good wheel barrel will cut down on your labor.

Grow What You Want

Take Note of What You Buy – When you shop for produce, make a mental note of what you buy. This will give you a list of what your personal garden should contain.

Grow what is expensive ” Are there certain vegetables you love to eat, but are very expensive in the store? If the plants will work in your climate zone, try growing them yourself.

Choose Variety – Having your own organic garden gives you the freedom to explore and experiment with many different plants.

Keep it Easy

Plants rather than seeds ” When you first begin, starting seeds can be frustrating. Encourage early success by buying starter plants from trusted nurseries instead of buying seeds.

Amend the Soil – Making sure to mix your soil with peat moss, compost or other amendable materials will allow for a better mixture that will provide your plants with proper moisture and nutrients. Compacted soils constrict plants from receiving much needed nutrients while soggy, clay can result in root rot. In addition, dry soil should be covered with at least two to four inches of mulch. This thick layer will promote moisture retention as well as fend off pesky weeds that steal plants much needed nutrients.

Use mulch ” Especially in dry hot weather, mulch will conserve water to your plants. A thick, 2 to 4 inches will discourage weeds that compete for water and nutrients.

Rhonda Abrons has been in love with organic gardening for many years. She loves to share her knowledge with fellow gardening enthusiast on Clivir.com… where you can find her lessons about Organic Garden Pest Control and Permaculture Organic Garden.


You have plenty of landscaping Cambridge companies to choose from but many of them have some disadvantages, such as not being able to tailor their plans to your exact individual needs. Since had is your garden, you obviously want to do exactly what you want to do and you might be one of these sorts of people who are totally uncompromising and want to have everything your way.

They should be able to do almost all the work for you with regards to your garden. However, if you prefer to some of the work yourself, then this need should be able to be accommodated.

Firstly, you will want to come up with some ideas. You should visit the website of the companies in question online which will hopefully give you some inspirations of what such companies can do for you. You will get some detailed plans and images which will hopefully include some 3D virtual walkthroughs of proposed designs.

So whether you just don’t want to do it, or you are busy with work or something else, a Cambridge landscaping company can take all this work off your shoulders. However, if you prefer to do some of it yourself, then everything indeed can be catered for.

In order to get a better idea of what the landscaping company can do for you, they should have a website with various images of past projects and even better, 3D virtual walkthroughs or something similar which will give you a much better idea of what they can do.

However, nothing is better than actually meeting the people who are going to be working for you in advance. This will give you a much better idea and help to give everything that personal touch.

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