Ease of use while most ramps are not as large as a barn, you can build a ramp that would make it easy for you to bring out or in a garden tractor or a lawn mower. You may think that having a fairly good slope and enough driving space would be enough, that isn t the case. Many of these machines have an undercarriage and can just as easily ground over the threshold of the door. The problem is, most sheds contain dangerous items that are sharp, pointy, and poisonous or maybe even explosive. Or they may even try to imitate you and try to get the grass cutter and play with it. Whatever reason the child has, these dangerous items should be safely kept away from them. To avoid these accidents from happening, there are some ways that you can do to make your storage shed safer to a child and keep away whatever potential hazard that may occur. If you already have a foundation such as a patio, a small shed may be able to fit on it eliminating the cost for laying the foundation. If you have cut some wood, don t just throw away the bits and pieces left behind. You can use this for trimmings and maybe even for shelves and window sidings. Drive around your town, renovations and demolitions are a good source for reclaimed materials. For one, a skid foundation generally using wood is easier and faster to build as compared to a permanent concrete foundation. 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. Fourth step: Choose the location where you plan to build your shed. It should flow nicely with the other structures in your property and should be easily accessible More importantly it should be on a flat surface. Fifth step: You should now determine the kind of foundation that you will use. There are a lot of options when it comes to this, but when it comes to large sheds it is best to use a concrete foundation. Other aspects that can affect your decision making is the cost, ease of maintenance, its durability and availability. For those who prioritize cost as their concern, then a tin siding is the perfect choice for you. A tin shed is virtually easy to construct. But with the low cost comes with an issue of durability.