Before building a shed in your backyard make sure to visit your local Lowes or home-improvement retail store to buy a kit for building your shed. Never purchase a shed solely based off a picture you see in a brochure, seeing it in person will give you a much better idea of how it will look.

Be sure to take things such as the thickness of the timber and the type of wood into consideration. Be sure to purchase a shed that has been pre-treated with preservative. Also, make sure the shed's floor is thick enough to accommodate your needs. Don't automatically go for the cheapest, quality and size are the two most important factors.

Before you begin building your shed make sure the ground you're building your shed on is level. If the ground isn't level the walls of the shed won't be aligned properly. Make sure you purchase all the necessary tools prior to beginning the construction of your shed. Also, make sure any necessary permits are filed for if you need a permit to build a shed in your area.

Make sure the land you're building on is 100% dry and clear the area to pour an even concrete layer over it. Wood boards would suffice if you're building the shed above ground. Make sure you properly seal the edges of the windows to prevent any kind of weather damage.

If you choose to insulate your shed glass fiber insulation is suggested. Also, be sure to bury all cables running from your shed to prevent electrical hazards. Call a professional if you don't know how to properly wire your shed.

If you have chosen to build a shed without a kit then follow the same concept; build a box. If you aren't using a kit you have the freedom to make your shed as big, or small, as you want it to be. You also get to pick the shape of your shed, although it's suggested that you stick to a traditional cube unless you have shed building experience.