Construct your shed on a solid foundation that’s a minimum of two inches off the ground. If any part of the floor is in ground contact, it will rot, provide easy access to rodents, and probably won’t ...

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Q: I want to build a deluxe shed. I have just retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I want to stop paying the outrageous offsite storage fees. First and foremost, what do you think of my shed ...

Q. I want to build a deluxe shed. I’ve just retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I want to stop paying the outrageous offsite storage fees. First and foremost, what do you think of my shed ...

Vanessa Henson’s she-shed in Los Osos has a large window built from a salvaged door that sits sideways and opens to create an outdoor bar, with views of Morro Rock. Photo courtesy of Dana O'Brien ...