But pre-built sheds aren't usually the cheapest or most durable option. The average cost of a prefabricated shed can range between $1,500 and $4,000, not including delivery or installation labor.

But for those who don’t like the taste of sawdust or the rhythmic sound of bang, bang, bang, squish (when the 16-ounce hammer meets a fleshy thumb), pre- built sheds or kits are a nice alternative.

Should I just buy a pre-built shed or is it possible to build my own with limited skills and tools? I’m up for a challenge, but I don’t want to find out I bit off more than I can chew.

Based on the email that I get, I'd say the biggest mistake you might make when building or buying a pre-built shed is that it's going to be too small. You may look at an 8-by-10-foot shed thinking ...

Should I just buy a pre-built shed or is it possible to build my own with limited skills and tools? I’m up for a challenge, but I don’t want to find out I bit off more than I can chew.

Most metal sheds come in a range of yard-friendly colors, but if you decide to paint yours, there are a few things to know. First, clean the shed thoroughly and buff out any rust spots.

This will minimize material waste. It’s not happenstance that the sizes of pre-built sheds or shed kits conform to this standard. The next two steps are mission critical.

Vanessa Henson — for ‘me and the dogs’ Vanessa Henson’s Los Osos she-shed was a gift from partner Pete Riolo. It was a pre-built shed by A Place to Grow.

Should I just buy a pre-built shed or is it possible to build my own with limited skills and tools? A: I’m a big fan of addressing challenges.