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Archive for February, 2010


I want FREE blue prints for building a shed where can I get them?

The main place I look for free information that is good would be the public library. Usually there is a help desk that can guide you to any books they may have on the subject

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Developing a Field for Horses?

We have a field that is approximately 3 acres and hope to have 2 horses housed there some day. We will likely have a combination of wood and electric fence. We will have a turnout area with a shelter, as well as a small riding area. We’ll be building a small barn (2 stalls and [...]

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How much should someone charge me to build a shed that is 12 feet by 16 feet?

it will be made of metal Well personally i’d build the shed yourself. Its cheaper and much more customizable, seriously! I’ve build many sheds in my time (Carpenter) There’s a couple of guides you can get on the internet (Shed Blueprints) to help you out with this. Head to this site i think its called [...]

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Garden Furniture?

We have a lovely wooden table and chairs but would they spoil if i left them out permanently for the summer? Theyre treated with something – ie they came like that. We hardly ever use them cos its a pain getting them in and out of the shed, but if i felt safe to leave [...]

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What is the max span of a two by four and a two by six? I am building a shed roof eight feet long .?

well if you mean that the length of rafters are 8 feet then it would really depend on the pitch of the roof, space of the rafters and grade of the lumber. on a roof slope 4 to 12 or higher a 2×4 at 16" oc can span 9 feet if it is grade 1. [...]

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