Building a new structure in your property is no joke. It can be quite costly and if you re building it yourself, time consuming. So if you have found that you really need one for whatever reason, then you would most likely want one that would last a long time and won t require too much maintenance. Using steel is a no-brainer. Build a Steel Shed and Other Types of Storage Structures As the country has experienced a boom in its population and as our needs have increased, many of us has decided that the most practical solution in providing more space for our homestead is to create outdoor storage space. Aside from the outdoor kitchen and dining areas, outdoor storage structures or sheds has also increased in popularities. It seems that even though you have a big home, space is lacking. It s easy to understand why most homeowners would want to have a storage shed. In this economic times, not many of us have the money to either get a builder make a shed for us or get pre-fabricated shed kits to have our own storage sheds. And to many of us who don t have the experience yet, it s easy to succumb to the pitfalls that have plagued many beginner DIY guys. This mistake has led to many half finished projects and frustrations. Like in any project, building a shed, even a small one, would require preparation, and the single most important aspect of preparation that is to have a plan, and the biggest mistake one can do is to not have one. This increasing need for space is not only relegated to the suburbs and for city folk, people from the countryside are also experiencing these and even though they already have farms and barns, they have machineries and equipment that need to be stored as well. These equipment can be quite large and expensive, they need a place where they can be stored so that they are not only protected from the elements, but from intruders as well. In building a wooden skid foundation, you first need to select a spot then prepare a bed of gravel which will be able to provide a flat level and stable surface to allow water to drain beneath it and keep your lumber dry. Atop this gravel you will set wood beams or timber. These beams and timber will act as the skids.