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Suggestions on how to use this shed...?

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  1. DarinD

    DarinD

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    Looking for advice on what to do with this covered shed. Currently it is used as a sandbox that no longer gets used by the kids. I'd like to use it for wood storage, but don't want it to look like a mess. I use IBC totes stacked double for my main wood pile in a different location on my property.

    Building is 16' x 12.5'. Floor is pavers. Posts are 6x6, on footings. Has power. Shed is about 75' from my house.

    Thank you.

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    Stack wood around the edges for walls. Use the center for processing wood under cover. Out of the wind and precipitation.
     
  3. Loon

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    Good the kids are done with it.:salute:

    Why not something easy like this? :cheers:

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  4. stuckinthemuck

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    587623B1-B246-4BE1-8A40-C820FD7FE013.jpeg Kind of like this. But leave one end open.
     
  5. jmb6420

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    You copied my shed! [​IMG]
     
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  6. Loon

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    Just a pic off the net jm and the one you have is a dandy.:yes: How old is your pup?
     
  7. Brandon Scott

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    Had a 16 x 24 I finished for my kids’ teenage years. Has a full bath too. They loved having friends over for the weekends.
     
  8. sirbuildalot

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    Just a few ideas. Boat storage, mower storage, tractor storage, motorcycle storage, workshop, man town, she shed, outside bar, potting shed, garden tool shed, repairs shed, patio furniture, grill shed, etc. Some would require closing in the walls and finishing off.
     
  9. Rush Battle

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    Seconded. :banana:
     
  10. Sandhillbilly

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    Move it to my back yard and I’ll see what I can figure out for you :whistle:
     
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    He'll be 3 later this month. Great dog.
     
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    If I were lucky enough to have that shed plus a nice flat area to put it? I might put up 3 walls and park my side by side in it.
     
  13. DarinD

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    Thank you for the ideas guys. I already have a 80' square shop, so storage of toys is not the issue. I'm liking the idea of stacking around the outside and using the inside to process.
     
  14. DarinD

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    Not much air flow going on there...? I'm thinking single file stacks would be better for seasoning.
     
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  16. DarinD

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    Shed looks great! What are the dimensions?
     
  17. billb3

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    needs a nice shiny pole in the center and some exotic dancers
    some warmer weather would help too

    what was I supposed to suggest ?
    stack neatly ?
     
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    12 x 6 x 7 (avg) . Holds about 3 cord. Getting ready to build another 16 x 8 x 8.
     
  19. FatBoy85

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    Shoot if it’s got power, you’ve got a processing area with the potential for good lighting. Hang your favorite beer light signs, install a mini fridge and a neon ‘OPEN’ up, then when the time has come to crack one or a few open, turn on the signs and you’ll maybe get help with stacking.
     
  20. Loon

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    Hell with the wood, just install a couple lazy-boys also and he's in heaven. :cheers: