Uses, Ideas & Shed Care
Practical and creative ways Coloradans use their buildings, plus the seasonal upkeep that keeps one looking new.
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Can I build a home gym in a shed?
Yes, and it is one of our most popular uses. Plan a minimum 10x12 for a basic setup or 12x20 for racks and cardio, add insulation and a mini-split, and confirm the floor system can carry the load you intend to drop on it. Equipment layouts and climate control are in our Colorado home gym shed guide.
Read answerWhat are the best ways to use a shed in Colorado?
Beyond storage, the most common uses we deliver for are workshops, home offices and studios, home gyms, hobby and craft rooms, playhouses, garden and potting sheds, animal shelter, and seasonal gear storage for skis and camping equipment. Get started with the top 5 ways to use a shed or barn in Colorado.
Read answerHow do I maintain my shed in Colorado?
Once a year, clear the roof and around the base, touch up paint and caulk, check door hardware and hinges, keep sprinklers off the siding, and make sure the pad still drains away from the building. That is nearly all of it. Our spring shed clean-out and maintenance post has the seasonal checklist.
Read answerWhat is a she shed?
A she shed is a backyard shed finished and decorated as a personal retreat — a reading room, craft space, or quiet spot away from the house — rather than a storage building. Our customer's 8x10 Classic A-Frame in Aurora is a real example, shown in this Aurora she shed project.
Read answerCan I get my shed insulated and finished inside?
Yes. Our interior finishing option adds insulation, drywall, electrical, and flooring, professionally installed, so the building arrives ready to use as an office, studio, or gym. Tell us how you plan to use the space and we price the fully finished build. Finished interiors are shown on our Studio Shed page.
Read answerCan I store a riding mower or ATV in a shed?
Yes, with a large enough door and a ramp. Plan a 10x16 or larger once a mower, snowblower, and workbench share the space, and choose a wide double door so the machine clears. Our floor systems use 16-inch-on-center joists for strength. Sizing examples are in our what size shed do I need guide.
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