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To those of you that have a workshop/shed....what would you do differently?
Posted on 5/23/24 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 5/23/24 at 1:05 pm
Looking at building one for storage and for a small work station for minor repairs, woodworking, etc. behind our house in south Louisiana.
I was thinking of an 18' wide by 10' deep shed/workshop. That should give me enough space for storage, parking a subcompact tractor, and a small work station for hobbies/woodworking. I want to have covered parking on one side that can double as an outdoor living space later on. This will be pretty close to the house (40' away), so we are going to do a stick frame and attempt to match the exterior finishes and roof pitch of our home.
For those of you that have had one on your property - any suggestions as to what I should include/exclude from my shed? What did you add that you regret including in your design? What did you not include but wish you did?
I was thinking of an 18' wide by 10' deep shed/workshop. That should give me enough space for storage, parking a subcompact tractor, and a small work station for hobbies/woodworking. I want to have covered parking on one side that can double as an outdoor living space later on. This will be pretty close to the house (40' away), so we are going to do a stick frame and attempt to match the exterior finishes and roof pitch of our home.
For those of you that have had one on your property - any suggestions as to what I should include/exclude from my shed? What did you add that you regret including in your design? What did you not include but wish you did?
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Posted on 5/23/24 at 1:24 pm to goofball
The best and most universal advice is go bigger. Whatever you had planned. Go bigger. Then, 5 years down the line, you will regret not going even bigger. 
I built an outdoor office and mower/storage shed. Both I should have gone larger. The office was going to be a huge challenge to add sewage, so it's really just a one room office. I do kind of regret not digging deeper into adding plumbing so the space would have been 10x more usable in the future.
I built an outdoor office and mower/storage shed. Both I should have gone larger. The office was going to be a huge challenge to add sewage, so it's really just a one room office. I do kind of regret not digging deeper into adding plumbing so the space would have been 10x more usable in the future.
This post was edited on 5/23/24 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 5/23/24 at 1:40 pm to goofball
Go bigger.
When I bought my house I could fit pretty much everything I owned on a 5x8 trailer. Part of mu reasoning for what i got was because I didn't need more space at the time and part was that I'm a cheap bastard. 4 years later I wouldn't miss the extra money I would have spent on bigger. I bought an 8x12 Tuffshed and put a workbench in it. Now I can't even get to the work bench. I plan on building a 16x24 in the next year or so.
When I bought my house I could fit pretty much everything I owned on a 5x8 trailer. Part of mu reasoning for what i got was because I didn't need more space at the time and part was that I'm a cheap bastard. 4 years later I wouldn't miss the extra money I would have spent on bigger. I bought an 8x12 Tuffshed and put a workbench in it. Now I can't even get to the work bench. I plan on building a 16x24 in the next year or so.
This post was edited on 5/23/24 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 5/23/24 at 2:08 pm to RaginCajunz
Would anyone be willing to share pictures of their setup?
This is my first "real" house and I'd like to do this properly. Could use some ideas.
I'm seriously thinking about building a structure with an unfinished second floor that could be built out later.....just for storage or possibly a future office.
This might get expensive....
This is my first "real" house and I'd like to do this properly. Could use some ideas.
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The best and most universal advise is go bigger
I'm seriously thinking about building a structure with an unfinished second floor that could be built out later.....just for storage or possibly a future office.
This might get expensive....
Posted on 5/23/24 at 2:17 pm to goofball
This picture isn't the greatest, but I had it handy. It shows the outdoor office and the mower shed out further in the yard. My sunshade is kind of blocking the roof line on the office.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 2:29 pm to RaginCajunz
What is that line and plant growing along it? Or multiple lines?
Posted on 5/23/24 at 2:37 pm to RaginCajunz
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The office was going to be a huge challenge to add sewage, so it's really just a one room office. I do kind of regret not digging deeper into adding plumbing so the space would have been 10x more usable in the future.
Whatever you think plumbing would’ve cost, triple it and you’re still probably underestimating.
I’m in the process of adding on/renovating my patio currently. I picked the 3 highest rated plumbers in my area. I’m looking at $4500 to move the sink to a new location, and this was the lowest bid out of 3 estimates (others quoted me $5500 and over $7000).
This post was edited on 5/23/24 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 5/23/24 at 2:47 pm to goofball
quote:Bigger. Always go bigger. Once the bill is paid you will never regret it.
what would you do differently?
Posted on 5/23/24 at 3:51 pm to meeple
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What is that line and plant growing along it? Or multiple lines?
At the time of that photo, I had a climbing rose going up there. That has since been moved.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 3:52 pm to goofball
Put tractor or boat/ four wheeler parking in one building and shop stuff next door in a separate building. Easier to keep vehicles clean.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 4:48 pm to goofball
I have a 12x20 for reloading, woodworking, repairs and storage of lawn equipment. It’s incredibly too small. I need at least 20x30. As others have said…..go as big as you can afford.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 4:51 pm to Loup
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Go bigger.
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Posted on 5/23/24 at 5:32 pm to goofball
Consider a drain in x
Case you want to clean something in the shop or wash down.
Run a sewer line for a sink and toilet. Maybe even a shower.
If you want a shop for woodworking you need a lot of outlets and a 240 outlet or 3 would be a good idea.
And always go a little bigger.
Case you want to clean something in the shop or wash down.
Run a sewer line for a sink and toilet. Maybe even a shower.
If you want a shop for woodworking you need a lot of outlets and a 240 outlet or 3 would be a good idea.
And always go a little bigger.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 5:58 pm to RaginCajunz
quote:
Whatever you had planned. Go bigger
yup...wish I had...
Posted on 5/23/24 at 7:28 pm to magicman534
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. I need at least 20x30. As others have said…..go as big as you can afford.
I'm planning on a 15x32 and a separate small shed just for yard equipment storage. Should give me enough room to store and work with my tools, I have a personal office for my reloading bench upstairs plus storage of sensitive equipment.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 8:46 pm to goofball
Put as many windows as you can, you want it to be bearable to go into.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 9:29 pm to goofball
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This post was edited on 5/29/24 at 10:05 pm
Posted on 5/23/24 at 9:56 pm to goofball
Mine is 50x60 and it’s plenty enough shed. Eaves are 14’, red iron building fully insulated. 20x20 of it is a full kitchen, bath & storage room with central AC in there. Building is not climate controlled but I am adding gas heat this season because winters can suck.
It has full plumbing (incl gas) & electrical in the building. My wood shop takes up about 16x20 area and has full dust collection in it. Awesome space to work in. It’s overkill but it’s my slice of heaven! My bay boat stays inside so it takes up a good bit of space.
My original shed was 16x24 with 8’ ceilings and it was small. I had to pull my tools out to do wood working and put it all up when finished. God forbid it rain while I was trying to complete a project.
It has full plumbing (incl gas) & electrical in the building. My wood shop takes up about 16x20 area and has full dust collection in it. Awesome space to work in. It’s overkill but it’s my slice of heaven! My bay boat stays inside so it takes up a good bit of space.
My original shed was 16x24 with 8’ ceilings and it was small. I had to pull my tools out to do wood working and put it all up when finished. God forbid it rain while I was trying to complete a project.
Posted on 5/23/24 at 10:20 pm to goofball
Keep your wife from turning your dream workshop into a storage shed.
Thats all I’m going to say about that.
Thats all I’m going to say about that.
Posted on 5/24/24 at 6:47 am to Clames
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separate small shed just for yard equipment storage.
I was actually looking at a Rubbermaid shed that’s 7x10 just for lawn equipment storage, crawfish boil set up etc. would definitely free up a whole wall in my tiny shop
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