Home Depot Shed or stick built off grid cabin

[shankldu]

Cost adantanges or disadavatages ,shipping whole building vs the lumber etc .

[Ozz]

depends how handy you are....for me, I am not handy (nor do I have time to build a shed).

I went with Tuff Shed for my past two sheds. At the time (20 yrs ago and 8 yrs ago) they were much better quality than anything HD offered.....all I had to do was provide a relatively level space....

I am not sure if they have an option for just shipping the prefab parts that you assemble, but you should check them out.

[jmoore]

Cost adantanges or disadavatages ,shipping whole building vs the lumber etc .I'd say stick build but I like building stuff, so would be a fun project.

Assembling a premade shed is an excellent option if you are time crunched, or don't know how to build a shed.

Having someone come out and build a shed for you is easiest, but most expensive.

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[45K10]

I would go with a Yurt.

https://www.coloradoyurt.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi43oBRDBARIsAExSRQHTTRc2BTGcAY_STaS _PuVeSSghTgIbxXNrfPaTJzeraweUcgOeORcaAsQ3EALw_wcB

[Spaceman Spiff]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-zA6xCS2Hk/ScLGRk2bh3I/AAAAAAAAAps/j4g8BQEPceA/s320/Bike+Barn+003.jpg

Back when we were in a little two bedroom townhouse and our first baby was arriving, I moved the bikes into a Rubbermaid shed. It was great: super easy to put together, low profile so it wasn't visible from the street, double doors with a sliding roof to allow easy access, sturdy, lockable. I think it was designed for riding lawnmowers. I could fit 5-6 adult bikes with a bit of tetris-ing. It was just for bike storage but, for us at the time, it was perfect.

[cnighbor1]

better options than tuff Shed
do a google search

[MattTuck]

I don't understand. Are you looking for a shed (for storage) or a cabin (for spending the night)?

[marsh]

Buy a trailer or camper? I wouldn't get a pre-fab shed for dwelling.
By the time you factor in insulation, heating, and other things necessary for
living (water? toilet?), it will end up costing you more than just getting plans and
a cut list.

[Dino Suegiù]

Cost adantanges or disadavatages ,shipping whole building vs the lumber etc .

Since you listed Home Depot, this would be only for storage, and for not for living, correct?
"Home Depot" implies storage, but "cabin" implies living, even if rudimentary, so your title isn't very clear.

Steel shipping containers are great for storage, very good value/cost, if one can find one nearby and the dimensions work for the site.

(Of course shipping containers can be made completely livable, there are even entire apartment complexes made of them, but that is a very different discussion.)

[54ny77]

Where do you live?

If Northeast, look into something from an Amish building company. You can Google search for a variety of companies that build sheds on site. It all depends on budget and site prep, of course.

[djg21]

Where do you live?

If Northeast, look into something from an Amish building company. You can Google search for a variety of companies that build sheds on site. It all depends on budget and site prep, of course.

My in-laws just did this. They live on Lake Champlain in the Adirondacks. A handful of Amish families recently moved into the area and started a business building sheds and furniture. Their stuff is very price competitive and of really good quality. The company hired a trucking company to drive the shed to my in-laws property (they can’t do it themselves).

[kramnnim]

I work for a shed building company. The ones from HD/Lowes are awful.

[rwsaunders]

My business partner and his wife purchased a used, fully equipped tiny house on CL for about $20K...complete on a trailer bed for easy relocation. They parked it at their farm and they rent it out on AirBNB. It actually would make a nice off-the-grid housing unit if you and your SO or roommate get along pretty well.

[pasadena]

Unless you have building construction experience and tools, buying a Tuf Shed is the best way to go.

It will still take time and money to finish the inside either way, if you want to make it a live space.

DIY is pennywise/pound foolish unless you have a lot of time, building experience and patience. It's not hard, but that's why so many people have jenky builds that fall apart and leak or are replaced with a prefab. Money and time down the drain.

I have a tufshed that is about 20yrs old. never an issue with it.

[Louis]

No need to get fancy. If there aren't too many birds around just get one like this:

https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/55e76382302ba71f30163c26/16:9/w_1280,c_limit/dam-images-architecture-2012-09-glass-house-philip-johnson-glass-house-h670-search.jpg

[Idris Icabod]

No need to get fancy. If there aren't too many birds around just get one like this:

https://media.architecturaldigest.com/photos/55e76382302ba71f30163c26/16:9/w_1280,c_limit/dam-images-architecture-2012-09-glass-house-philip-johnson-glass-house-h670-search.jpg

Looks like a shed built to house a Peloton exercise bike.

[Louis]

Looks like a shed built to house a Peloton exercise bike.

#7 here: https://www.boredpanda.com/twitter-peloton-bike-ads-memes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

[Ralph]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z-zA6xCS2Hk/ScLGRk2bh3I/AAAAAAAAAps/j4g8BQEPceA/s320/Bike+Barn+003.jpg

Back when we were in a little two bedroom townhouse and our first baby was arriving, I moved the bikes into a Rubbermaid shed. It was great: super easy to put together, low profile so it wasn't visible from the street, double doors with a sliding roof to allow easy access, sturdy, lockable. I think it was designed for riding lawnmowers. I could fit 5-6 adult bikes with a bit of tetris-ing. It was just for bike storage but, for us at the time, it was perfect.

I have one of those in my back yard. Put my yard equipment and fuel in it. But around here....bikes would rust and corrode real fast in it. My bikes go in garage.

[azrider]

#7 here: https://www.boredpanda.com/twitter-peloton-bike-ads-memes/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

omg.........hilarious

[Bisquik]

I did a lifetime plastic shed 2 years ago and it's pretty mediocre. It serves its purpose and could be knocked over in 30 seconds. I don't like my sheds like I like my lugged frame bikes.

[Nomadmax]

I routinely use Home Depot and Lowes display sheds (in the parking lots) as motels when I travel on my motorcycle. Check in after closing and check out before opening, bang, I'm 70 bucks richer ;) Google Maps helps with street view, I can pull up potential locations on the phone and see what they have in the lot, albeit it's not real time.

They work well as is, with a little work I can't see why they wouldn't make a nice off the grid hooch.

[paredown]

I routinely use Home Depot and Lowes display sheds (in the parking lots) as motels when I travel on my motorcycle. Check in after closing and check out before opening, bang, I'm 70 bucks richer ;) Google Maps helps with street view, I can pull up potential locations on the phone and see what they have in the lot, albeit it's not real time.

They work well as is, with a little work I can't see why they wouldn't make a nice off the grid hooch.

Genius! Wish I had thought of it!

For the OP--years ago I stayed at a family cabin that was a simple deck structure, and they had purchased a double garage kit from a building supply place. They laid out their walls, put down sheathing for their subfloor, and they trimmed out and put sliders in the garage door openings. It was pretty nice! If you are in a market with Menards, check out their kits too.

[unterhausen]

there is a local building supply that will sell you a "kit" from a plan. My neighbor has one, it's solid, mostly because it's stick built. But at least you don't have to think about the materials. The prefab sheds at the big box lumber stores just don't seem worth it.

I build my shed out of reclaimed 2x4, t11 siding (actually Smartsiding) and metal roofing. Saved the 2x4 from going to a landfill. It has a foundation made out of 6x6 landscape lumber. I suppose I could move it if I ever really felt like it. I had to modify the walls because the siding requires 16 inch on center 2x4 and I failed to read the instructions before I built. But the actual time building wasn't too bad. Calendar time, otoh, wasn't good.

[jh_on_the_cape]

I routinely use Home Depot and Lowes display sheds (in the parking lots) as motels when I travel on my motorcycle. Check in after closing and check out before opening, bang, I'm 70 bucks richer ;) Google Maps helps with street view, I can pull up potential locations on the phone and see what they have in the lot, albeit it's not real time.

They work well as is, with a little work I can't see why they wouldn't make a nice off the grid hooch.

holy **** that's genius! NEVER heard of this before. do you tip the store manager? I wonder if they would let me do this in the winter. Do you just use the store bathroom in the AM (I'm very regular). I sleep in my car sometimes when skiing, but the moisture management is an issue.

I recently went to HD for a shed and they are pretty crappy for the price. Across the street was this shed place that sells 'Old Hickory Buildings' Sheds and they were MUCH better quality for the same price. They are made to order and the buy scooted it off the flatbed like an artist onto the gravel I had put down. They had some bigger ones that people purchased as cabins.

https://oldhickorybuildings.com/home/

[fourflys]

I just bought one of these as the house we bought doesn't have a garage (yet...) and I needed someplace for garage stuff... I got the 10x20 Lofted Barn as 200 sqft is the largest you can have here without a permit. It's really nice and delivery was included in the price. There were pretty competitive with HD/Lowes and, I think, a bit better built. If there is a location in your area, you should check them out.

https://www.oldhickorybuildings.com/

[fourflys]

I recently went to HD for a shed and they are pretty crappy for the price. Across the street was this shed place that sells 'Old Hickory Buildings' Sheds and they were MUCH better quality for the same price. They are made to order and the buy scooted it off the flatbed like an artist onto the gravel I had put down. They had some bigger ones that people purchased as cabins.

https://oldhickorybuildings.com/home/

totally missed this part of your post... agree on the better build quality and the delivery was amazing!

[alancw3]

not sure where you are located but these guys use to have a stellar rep for a quality built shed at a competitive price years ago. I think they actually built a nationwide business out of:

https://tedsshedsusa.com

[adampaiva]

this is my current favorite for inspiration for my workshop/shed/guest house to build at my cabin
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GBPDNtXBe4FXk1Bcz9rAtRRZ1-8=/0x0:1656x1180/1200x800/filters:focal(696x458:960x722)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/54439749/hut2017_mainimg02.0.jpg

https://www.muji.com/jp/mujihut/en.html

but built myself, roof orientation flipped, and about twice the size.

[RFC]

I live about two miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and have toured the grounds more times than I can count.

The original curriculum required students to design and build their own shelters out in the desert. The resulting designs are fascinating.

https://www.google.com/search?q=taliesin+west+student+shelters&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS774US774&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp8NXYlcvjAhVlMH0KHbNFAq4Q_AUIESgB&biw=1620&bih=884

[Louis]

I live about two miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West and have toured the grounds more times than I can count.

The original curriculum required students to design and build their own shelters out in the desert. The resulting designs are fascinating.

https://www.google.com/search?q=taliesin+west+student+shelters&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS774US774&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjp8NXYlcvjAhVlMH0KHbNFAq4Q_AUIESgB&biw=1620&bih=884

I guess they've moved on from the "Prairie Style" (as had FLW, by the time he built Taliesin West).

In a related matter, years ago I visited the "first" Taliesin in Spring Green, WI, and as I drove there I kept thinking how nice the riding would be in the area. (At the correct time of year, of course. I suppose that's what Wright had in mind when he moved out to AZ - winter in Scottsdale, and the not-so-horribly-cold seasons in Wisconsin.)

https://franklloydwright.org/event/tour-du-taliesin-cycling-event/

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