I built this garden shed to hold potting supplies and lawn tools for my bonsai garden. It was a fun exercise playing with the nail gun and I didn’t even stab myself. The shed definitely is not plumb or square, but it hasn’t fallen over yet so I’m pleased.

  • @SpaceNoodle
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    221 month ago

    As a recent shed connoisseur, I am pleased to inform you that you have a very nice shed there.

  • gimpchrist
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    141 month ago

    Well gosh darn it that shit is really fucking pretty congratulations good job

        • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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          41 month ago

          No plans per se, because much of it was conjured up from my imagination, but I could send you a few reference videos that I learned from and a list of the materials that I used.

  • ChaoticNeutralCzech
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    111 month ago

    If it’s as sturdy as it looks, you’ve got an excellent shed for years to come. This is way better than what people in my country usually build for similar purposes. You should not compare your DIY work with the mass-produced designs.

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      31 month ago

      Thank you. It’s framed with 2x4s and placed on ground treated lumber, so I hope it’ll last five or six years.

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      51 month ago

      Thanks, it took me ages to settle on a design and pick out some hardware for it.

  • @[email protected]
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    81 month ago

    As someone who’s naturally anal retentive I would say repeated DIY projects have convinced me minor deviations are usually unimportant given everyone, even the honest asshole, seems unable to spot them w/o my assistance. Even then it’s 50/50 whether they think they’re obvious.

    Long story long… Your shed looks great, it’s simple yet has some interesting details, & I’m sure it’ll stand for many years to come!

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      41 month ago

      Agreed to this. Also, when showing it off, don’t follow the instinct of needing to point out each flaw!

    • @[email protected]
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      21 month ago

      Everyone often overstates their little mistakes, but you’re right, they’re rarely noticed. Just think of every blemish being a lesson you’ll remember for next time.

  • @fleabomber
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    61 month ago

    What’s in the shed buddy? Surely not garden tools?!

        • @fleabomber
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          51 month ago

          CIA weed was the idea that I thought was a joke.

  • PP_BOY_
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    61 month ago

    Very nice. It can sometimes be difficult to balance utility and anesthetics without one impacting the other, but it looks like you’ve pulled it off really well

  • Gorgritch_Umie_Killa
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    41 month ago

    That is so cool! Here i am dreaming of a stock standard sheet metal shed, when i could be planning something like this!

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      51 month ago

      It was a challenge, and cost me about $1,800 for all the materials and tools. It took longer than expected, but in the end I’m very happy with it. Plus I learned a lot.

  • rustydomino
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    41 month ago

    My brain read that as “learn to shred”.

  • NataliePortlandM
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    41 month ago

    Amazing work! You made that whoever thing yourself? What an accomplishment!

    I’m interested in making doors. How is it built?

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      31 month ago

      The door is just a sheet of half inch plywood with some fence boards screwed and secured from the back inside. I used to jigsaw to cut a circle roughly the size of that window, which I bought on Amazon. The small lattice is just made from cedar planks that I glued and Brad nailed together.

  • AwkwardLookMonkeyPuppet
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    31 month ago

    It looks beautiful. Did you design it yourself, or purchase some plans? Did you make that awesome door?

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      31 month ago

      I looked at about a dozen different designs and YouTube videos before drawing this one. The door is custom, and my wife helped me design the little lattice accent. God bless you YouTube academy.

  • @[email protected]
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    31 month ago

    I love the way the paint color and wood finish compliment eachother! The shed is super cute. Looks like a good size too.

    What’s the inside like? Any built in shelves or other cool things?

    • @PlantDadManGuyOP
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      31 month ago

      Nothing too fancy yet. I’m looking at getting a little solar light to hang inside. I did put up a little pegboard and some basic shelves.