6x8 Scooter Shed

Stephen from England wrote ...

I'm planning to build a shed for 2 scooters in my rear yard. Space is at a premium. I only have 6 foot by 8 foot. Could you advise me on plans-building ... any tips at all.

Finding the room, the cash, and the time to build a shed can be a real trick. A 6 x 8 shed is likely to be a tight fit for a pair of scooters. The first thing you should do is mark out a 6x8 patch on the ground and make sure that everything you need to fit in the shed will fit in that space. Then, you need to determine which wall is best used for the doorway. You'll need to make sure that the shed's doorway is wide enough to accommodate the scooters' handlebars and that it's positioned to eliminate as much maneuvering as possible. A clear shot rolling in and out is optimum, but may not always be possible.

Once you know that you can fit all your goodies into that space, it's time to find the right shed plans. I can go on and on about it, but I'm a big fan of tall sheds. You want plenty of headroom in your shed so you have the space to work on your scooters. There's a good chance you'll want to go extra tall, to accommodate a small lift or workbench to make it easier on your back. (You want to turn that wrench, not wrench your back!)

Give some thought to how much overhang you want over the shed's doorway. This is more important than you might think. With such a tight space, that doorway is likely to be open most of the time you're working in the shed. A good-sized overhang will help to keep things more dry on those rainy days. Shed ventilation is important, as well. Proper venting will allow any gas or exhaust fumes to promptly exit the structure. Build your storage shelves into the structure, as a 6x8 shed isn't likely to have sufficient floorspace to accommodate conventional garage shelving.

Don't overlook the shed ramps and last but not least, be sure to check out my storage shed tips video.