If I was ready to put up my garage in the back yard, I'd contemplate this. After paint, shingles and drywall it'd still come out cheaper than an Amish prefab.
Wonder how much extra it would take to turn it into a semi livable space...
Insulation, a little electrical, cold water (maybe with an instant propane heater for a shower), and a composting toilet would make it pretty decent for a cottage. Wouldn't cost too much and would only require basic skills. Maybe pay an electrician if you didn't feel comfortable with that aspect..
Insulation, a little electrical, cold water (maybe with an instant propane heater for a shower), and a composting toilet would make it pretty decent for a cottage. Wouldn't cost too much and would only require basic skills. Maybe pay an electrician if you didn't feel comfortable with that aspect..
+$3000 for concrete foundation, gutters/drainage, interior floor and windows/ventilation/HVAC unless you want to live in mold pit.
Last year, I built a 12x16 shed (192sqft), largest I could go without needing permit from city. Spent right around $2,000 which included all materials (all wood, siding, shingles, 3 windows, and I re-purposed french doors). I used "concrete deck blocks" instead of pouring a foundation to cut back on the cost.
Last year, I built a 12x16 shed (192sqft), largest I could go without needing permit from city. Spent right around $2,000 which included all materials (all wood, siding, shingles, 3 windows, and I re-purposed french doors). I used "concrete deck blocks" instead of pouring a foundation to cut back on the cost.
Are the plans you used online? Would love to do something similar.
Wood? LP® siding ("engineered wood", aka particle board). It is wood framed and should be reasonable durable if painted correctly. Not a really bad deal, but you could also consider just building from scratch with locally purchased treated lumber frame and plywood paneling. I'd use a metal roof, but that's just me liking to have stuff that lasts a loooong time. And you could put it on a concrete slab as well.
As the owner of a ministorage facility I strongly discourage the use of privately owned storage sheds in people's own back yards. And boat/RV parking in their driveways. 😁
Never mind the fact that I have a 26x30 storage shed and 5 trucks parked in my (7acre) yard because I don't want to pay storage fees--- 😁😁
This does look like a decent deal for many people.
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+$3000 for concrete foundation, gutters/drainage, interior floor and windows/ventilation/HVAC unless you want to live in mold pit.
Last year, I built a 12x16 shed (192sqft), largest I could go without needing permit from city. Spent right around $2,000 which included all materials (all wood, siding, shingles, 3 windows, and I re-purposed french doors). I used "concrete deck blocks" instead of pouring a foundation to cut back on the cost.
Last year, I built a 12x16 shed (192sqft), largest I could go without needing permit from city. Spent right around $2,000 which included all materials (all wood, siding, shingles, 3 windows, and I re-purposed french doors). I used "concrete deck blocks" instead of pouring a foundation to cut back on the cost.
Are the plans you used online? Would love to do something similar.
As the owner of a ministorage facility I strongly discourage the use of privately owned storage sheds in people's own back yards. And boat/RV parking in their driveways. 😁
Never mind the fact that I have a 26x30 storage shed and 5 trucks parked in my (7acre) yard because I don't want to pay storage fees--- 😁😁
This does look like a decent deal for many people.