2 Weeks + $2,000 = 1 Savvy Storage Shed

Who knew reclaimed redwood siding, clerestory windows and pegboard walls could look so good? In just two weeks, Joseph Sandy built this garden shed from the ground up in the backyard of his Petaluma, California, house. This 8-by-10 shed's design packs a punch and provides the necessary space for garden tools and accessories — all for under $2,000.

Sandy could have designed a simpler shed for his tools, but he also wanted to enjoy his backyard from here. So he added clerestory windows at the top and a large swinging door to let in plenty of light and a clear view of the yard.


Deck piers created a clean, level foundation off the ground, preventing any rot or water damage. With the shed floor in place, Sandy was able to build and sheathe the walls himself, using the floor's surface to hold them straight and true.


Sandy extended the plywood down past the wall framing by 6 inches. The extra piece of wood also helped him raise the walls on his own.


Redwood fencing from a local reclaimed-materials yard makes up the siding. A big windstorm earlier in the year meant that there was plenty of old redwood available, and it worked well with the existing redwood fence in the yard.

A sloped corrugated metal roof pays tribute to the industrial and farming buildings in Petaluma.


Sandy cut the salvaged redwood boards down to 2-foot segments so they'd align with the clerestory window framing. This size also eliminated any rotted and cracked pieces while preserving as much of the material as possible.


To waterproof his shed, Sandy installed a vapor barrier of roof felt and furring strips on top of the plywood walls before attaching the salvaged siding. Rainwater filters through the redwood siding rain screen, but the barrier protects the plywood structure from water damage.


Mixing the boards together randomly during installation created a subtle pattern of different tones and textures. The redwood is unfinished and will continue to age naturally.

Sandy removed one section of the exterior siding on this side of the shed, replacing it with tool hangers screwed onto a 2-by-6 piece of redwood.


A pegboard inside provides infinite organization options for tools that need protection from the elements.

The shed has a pleasant and open feel for 80 square feet. Sandy's father often uses the little building to watch birds from — more than 60 types of birds visit this backyard, including herons, robins, turkey vultures and eagles. The unobtrusive shed is just the right spot for observing them.

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