For many livestock owners, wood is the preferred choice of building material. Lumber is very versatile and is easily customizable. With the right plan and design, a wooden loafing shed can be very durable. You have to make sure though that your roof is weather tested and is capable of enduring heavy weather conditions. Slope of the ramp when choosing the location of your shed, you should put into consideration the space where your ramp will be placed. The length of your ramp is dependent on the slope that you have chosen. Choosing the slope of your ramp is very critical as this will be the determinant on the ease of use and its safety. In this economic time it s just not advisable to pay someone to build a shed for you. A storage or garden shed can be a simple do it yourself project that would require only the minimal carpentry skills plus it can also be source of pride and joy as this is a creation of your own two hands. Here is a step-by-step guide that can give you an overview on how to build a shed. The Basic Tools That Are Needed When Building A shed A storage shed can be considered as a minor project, not as minor as a stool or table, but if you have some basic skills in woodworking, you can just as easily build one for yourself. Inspiration and motivation is what drives the human spirit to go where they have never gone before, so even if you have never built a shed, you can build one with your own two hands, but an extra pair would not hurt. Building your own shed will allow you to customize its size and the storage space inside, like shelves and cabinets for optimum storage. Most storage sheds are created with wooden walls and sometimes concrete foundation. You will also require certain tools to do the building project. Sheds are not overly complicated so if you know the basics of handling your tools and building, it will be easy for you, it s also one of the best projects to learn about building stuff. If you have the skills and the time, you can choose from a wide variety of window shapes and styles. Wood is also a great choice in making shelves inside your shed. Racks and cabinets can also be built using leftover wood. It would be best to have all the basic tools that you will need when working with wood, namely a saw, hammer, drill, framing square, level, nails and screws, and of course your plans.