DIY Shed Tips – Show Notes

Today’s links: ely.how/episode55

DIY Shed Tips

  • This is a big project – make sure you plant it well!
  • Friends
    • Specific ‘project days’ are very useful
    • Do pre-work
    • Plan ahead, be prepared to lead
    • Walls, roof
  • Get clear on size needs, budget, time
    • Add 10-20% to each
  • Planning
    • Location
      • Access
      • View
      • Ease of use
      • Utilities
      • Easements
    • Base/foundation
      • How well to anchor?
    • Building codes, permits, approvals
    • Utility marking (811)
    • utility needs
    • Drainage planning
      • Pooling area
      • Roof runoff
    • Entrance size & direction
    • Roof pitch/style
    • Shelving/workspace/storage
    • Exterior styling
  • Installation
    • Base preparation
      • Leveling
    • Foundation
      • Digging, post setting, concrete, block, gravel and skid
    • Floor
      • Joists
      • flooring
    • Wall
      • Framing
      • Cladding
    • Roof
      • Framing
      • Roofing material
    • Window & door installation
    • Electrical
    • Siding
    • Interior
    • Entrance ramp/access

Today’s favorite plant

Ozark witch hazel

  • January-March blooms
  • Orange flower clusters
  • USDA zones 4-8
  • Prefers acidic, moist soils with high organic content
  • 6-10ft tall, 8-15ft wide
  • Prone to suckering to form thickets
  • Beautiful fragrance