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True!! Then again, I'm not sure how much heavy stuff will be going in and out. One can never tell, I guess, until the heavy thing needs to be moved! LOL. I don't like the way a ramp would look, though. Silly, I know. But a step would be so much cuter. :) LOL
Ramps look industrial, steps look homey, totally get it lol! I'm reminded you played with the idea of building your own porch. Given your passion, I definitely see that becoming a reality someday! Best of both worlds, a porch could act as it's own single step. Or a high enough porch would allow for a longer ramp to minimize its typically jutting appearance. :) Congratulations with your work with home depot! I've recommend your channel to friends and family numerous times! Not to mention how much you've taught me. You absolutely deserve that recognition!
You can get aluminum treads that can be stored. We used them for our riding lawn mower to get them in our landscape shed. When done you can pick them up and hang them to store. My suggestion is some decorative stone work to create a step and extend out on both sides. It helps if you have to angle in with large pieces of wood (depends on shop machine layout). The extended steppers will also cut down on what you track in. When you work from a garage, you have the same effect from the drive. Lastly, if you don't have a double door, remember that you don't when building a project. Dismantling something to get it out is a bummer. P.S. Shops are like greenhouses, they are never big enough 😕😁!
It's very easy! I think the first time we installed one, on the front door, it seemed a little tricky. But this one was a piece of cake. The install app helps, too. I wish more installations had such an easy app! Thank you so much for your sweet comments! :)
My vote is for a ramp. Just think how much easier it would make bringing supplies & such in/out. I think you must be in my family's brains! Yesterday, you got my son interested in paint colors & today you answered my questions about how easy it would be to install a smart lock!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Love your videos and appreciate all your tutorials. Out of all the woodworker’s and DIYers I follow, you are the most genuinely honest person among them. If you have a mess you show it! If you are feeling lazy or make a mistake- you show it! Takes the pressure off when I try things myself…and always trying to be a perfectionist right out of the gate. So thank you for that. So awesome you now have a She Shed! You deserve it. I want one too!! 😁💕
Aww, Cindy, thank you! I always want to show the real deal with any project, and not ever try to make myself seem like I know everything. I know what I know, and if there is something I don't know, I'll definitely tell you! 😂 Thank you for coming back each video! I appreciate it!
Nice tutorial regarding the smart lock install. I always use the flush mounted led recessed lights. 70mm cutout into the plasterboard and stuck the lights straight up there.
I just my tuff shed installed this week. Not sure if I'm going as deep with it as you have, but you sure have given me some great suggestions. Power, receptacles, outside lighting, insulation, also drywall vs plywood (maybe). Mine will be used mainly as a mower/tool storage/work area, a He Shed. Great videos, and remember it's easier for others to say what you should have done watching from a chair. You've done some great work, and looks like it will last. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing all that info with us. I live in an old house that needs a lot of improvement.I'm now starting to work on it. You're an inspiration...🙏🤗
This automated lock/app system installation was very informative. Thank you for very clear video!! From this we can weigh the pros & cons in order to upgrade to Ai tech or stay "old-school".
We did the same. Moved our 3yo keypad door lock from the kitchen to the shed. We had to get a new kitchen door, frame and all so just bought a brand new keypad lock. Love it. No losing keys lol
I am so happy your She Shed is still in the works but I’m sorry to hear about all the permits you have to get. I know you will get it all the way you want it!
Yeah, the permits are ridiculous at times. I know that some counties aren't quite so strict, but this county tends to be very "energy conscious," so if you're going to spend money conditioning the place, they want to make sure you have the right amount of insulation so you're not wasting energy. Fair enough, I guess. Another option I didn't mention is extending out the studs a bit so that they're 5.5" instead of the 3.5". That way I can just use regular 'ole fiberglass insulation to get the R-19. I'll have to figure out which was I'll go!
Just a suggestion; maybe a electrical outlet on the outside of the She Shed. Mine has been quite handy over the years. If it’s really hot inside one day you could work on the outside. I’ve used the power tools outside to keep the saw dust outdoors rather inside the garage. 👍🏽
Here we go Yo, here we go Yo!!! So what's so what's.... (finish the rest) LOL!! Let the games begin. Yeah Man who da heck has time or wants to "RTFM"!!!! Honored to watch your shop come alive Serena. Hoping all is well Kid, Dirty Jersey out!!!
Wow you are awesome, i love to see how you have learned how to do so many things and how crafty you are. I can't wait to see the electrical part, good luck!
I think a ramp would be more practical at the double doors. Materials wouldn’t necessarily have to be heavy to maneuver over steps, but just anything that may be awkward that requires a dolly - a ramp would come in very handy. Besides, I’m sure you could make the ramp to look very cute. 😉
Nice job with that lock! I am team ramp. Leading up to an at least three-foot-deep landing so you have a place to transition to the doorway. If you make the landing deeper, say six to eight feet, you can later extend it for a nice porch. Have you considered using a few electric sockets with built-in USB ports? It's extremely convenient. Even if you think you'd never use it, a couple lower down for future use. Also, if you haven't planted out your window boxes, consider drilling holes in the bottom, lining the box with a ground cloth, putting a layer of pebbles on top of this, and topping with individual pots of plants. This allows good drainage and you will be able to switch the plans out if they die or you want something seasonal. Just a few thoughts.
Wonderful suggestions! Yes, I have considered getting some of the receptacles with USB and plan to add a couple at the workbench. I just have to buy those. And the planters in the window boxes, for switching plants easily, love that idea!!! I have to go get some mums, by the way! As for the ramp, I am still deciding in this. I don't want to eat up too much of the yard anymore than I already have. So I'm still not sure about a ramp or a porch. Thanks so much, Linda! I appreciate the advice! ❤️
A friend pute lament step outside her she shed .it was a big Paine for her ,when it came to rolling in big itums like a dresser .she had it changed to a ruff grade cement ramp .she love it, now it's so mutch ezer to get thing in an out .💞
@3:39 "We can go head and... Drop our screws."😂😂 Never fails. I know one thing, I always get inspired after watching ur videos. Im bout to go rewire, refurbished and install something in my house.
Yes, WHY do we always drop at least one of the screws?! 😂 And oh how I love to hear that you're inspired after watching a video! That is my life's goals: create, inspire, and teach! Thank you for confirming that! ❤️
I know it's a little late, and you didn't ask, but... when I redid all the electrical in my shop (primarily woodworking), I used double gang boxes for everything, but have so far only installed a single outlet and a blank in almost all of them. I did this that way if I wanted to have a switched outlet anywhere, I could just add the switch and rewire that one box, without having to use a outlet+switch combo. It also meant I could put 4 outlets in one spot. I also installed the boxes every 4 feet, though, and given I unplug everything when I'm done, that was definitely not so much something I needed to worry about apparently lol I alternated circuits so every other outlet box on two of the 4 walls is on a different circuit, with the front (garage door side) on its own circuit, and the entry door wall on its own circuit (originally intended to be my computer area, so I didn't want to "share" power with big motor power tools). I color coded the outlets/plates for each circuit too, so I could know exactly what circuit I was on by looking at the color (I have black, white, gray, and almond in my shop, but I know exactly what circuit I'm plugging in to every time that way lol). Knowing what I'm plugged in to is nice when I'm running the shopvac+router, or shopvac+bandsaw, etc so I can spread the load. One of the nice things about doing your own electrical is that you can configure the circuits however you want, and it's all just material cost instead of having it double the expense of an electrician because of the extra work with pulling 2 circuits with eachother around the whole thing, instead of just one for half of it, and a second for the other half. The downside to doing it yourself is that it opens up a whole can of "over engineering" worms lol
I got the same tuff shed and whatmi did is go R -19 bats of insuelation and put up burch ply wood at the bottom of the walls and then white peg board on the top half of the walls and man the shelf and tool space i have is great i can reset the shop for my hobies in any way plus i brought the ceiling down all i used is the R-30 foam board and fender washers and deck screws to hold it up and it keep the heat out and i bought a 12oo btu ac window unit and it works nicely. Not to hot not to cold just right and i have just one of the fake wood stove radeant heat. It heat up to 400 sqfeet and it looks like a cozey real fire. Oh nice job on your she shed. And i enjoy your diy projects.
Marty, are you saying you extended out your studs a little bit to accommodate the R-19? If so, that is one option I forgot to mention in the video. What size is your shed? Where do you live? Sounds like your shed is nice and cozy. I love the way you've got it set up!
Recently had a house fire and all of my recessed lights had to be replaced. I had the old thick dome ones. I was super excited when I realized Home Depot has a MD discount for the nicer ones with the trim (come in an orange box at HD. I think the brand is Ecosmart). However, the electrician was like "we don't use those anymore either." Then he pulls out these recessed lights that are as flat as a magazine that he says can even be installed under joists. They have these strong flexible tabs and just hook into the drywall. And apparently they're not expensive either. They're also LED so they last longer and are super bright.
Your area must be strict. I had a new Tuff Shed (10x20) installed 3 days ago. My elecrical/outlets, lights etc are already done (installed next day). And I've painted the outside. Next is insulation, walls and flooring. Probably helps that this is my second shed. Good luck.
Aww, thank you, Phil!! I have lost 14 pounds since April and I have been running and taking care of myself! Sounds like it's working! ❤️ I appreciate you noticing! How have you been?
Yay top 10 likes and top 3 comments. Love your videos. If I had room to do so I would do similar upcycling, thrifty, restoration-type projects just like the things you've done in your videos.
Don't you worry, you will have more space in due time! I used to live in a 2-BR condo with a small balcony, back when life was simple and we only have a 4-year old and a 6-month old. LOL. I never would have imagined I would have space, or even a shed! Then again, some people like having a smaller footprint! In that case, your projects have to be a little smaller, but nothing can stop creativity. :)
Can I just say it sounds so beautiful there at night. I live in Arizona and there is literally no wildlife sounds, maybe a couple crickets, maybe once in a while some coyotes, but usually it’s dead silence. Sidenote can you do spray foam insulation that is rated for residential or whatever the permitting will allow with the Split AC unit?
Awww, I hadn't noticed the sounds but I will pay particular attention now that you've mentioned ti! As for the spray foam, that is what is being recommended to me with the mini split. It would have to be 3" closed cell spray foam. But I am worried about off-gassing, so I think I am just going to do an R-15 Rockwool insulation and then try a portable heater/AC to see if that works well!
Have you explored using spray foam insulation? From my web search I found some products for DYI. I saw a 600 square foot two-component product on Amazon for around $1200. I'm not sure about the R factor, but consider it so you can have the mini-split. Having a heater could be iffy when used solvents, paints, or just making sawdust as a fire hazard. Have you considered installing a smoke detector, we have two in our garage (54'x36' insulated building). You might consider using MDF or another wall covering to add to the R factor of the walls. Definitely use R-40 in your ceiling, it really helps with heating and cooling.
Hi Heather! I did find out that an R-19 can be achieved with a 3" closed cell spray foam. I'm iffy about any potential off-gassing, though, so I am still not sure if I am going to go that route or do the R-15 Rockwool insulation. I am going to consider a portable unit, but honestly, a mini split is so much more efficient. And my shed is in direct sunlight *AND* has 4 skylights! LOL. I need all the AC I can get. ;) I am planning on R-45 in the ceiling! I am still considering what route I am going to take. It's not a matter of cost, but rather, what's going to be more more environmentally-friendly and efficient!
Check on out-gassing for the closed cell spray foam. I don't think that some products have that problem. We live near a community that is super vigilant about green building, and they have used the spray foam for at least a decade. They follow Vedic rules/dictates for any building materials they use.
SO, on the topic of steps vs a ramp, why not make both? You can build a cute step, but have, like, latches or grooves on the side/ the top where you can slide in a ramp to lie over them if you ever need to wheel something in heavy. And if you don't, that'll just be a flat piece you can prop against the wall and not have to worry about!
Good idea! :) I honestly don't think there is much that I will need or want to pull through the yard and go up a ramp. If anything, hubby will help me haul in whatever needs to be hauled in. I think a step would be cuter. :) LOL Thank you, Alex!
That's a good question! I wondered about that too, but I think the slope is so gentle that it will be fine. They do make angled lights that, if this was a steeper slope, I'd want to use those. But, I think these will work!
They last a pretty long time, maybe 6 months or so...maybe more? I never really pay attention, but they don't get changed frequently. I've been really enjoying the lock because I've noticed that I'll go into the house to look for something I need, get distracted, but the shed auto-locks after 3 minutes so I never have to worry about the shed being unlocked!
I just purchased by building 12x20 and I did not think to upgrade the doors. They are just regular double 6x6 shed doors. How to I go about replacing them? Any suggestions?
Hi Sherri! Congrats on your shed!! Yeah, I didn't even realize I could upgrade the doors until I was on the Tuff Shed blog and I kept seeing all these sheds with standard residential doors. I think if you were going to replace them, you can order them from Home Depot and just pay to have HD installers install the new door. I definitely like the upgraded door!
I hate it when people use drill drivers to install finishing screws. You could hear that drill chewing the head of the screw up. Predrill your holes, maybe a little wax on the screw threads for lubrication and use a hand screwdriver. The screw won't snap and you won't damage the screw head.
@@ThriftDiving Particularly useful if installing screws that are not great quality or a slotted head screw. The predrill makes life easier and the wax on the threads will make screwing by hand an absolute breeze and relatively easy to remove at a later date. For OCD its always nice to have all your finishing screws lined up the same orienatation for the extra level of attention to detail.
Really such a smart lock, but expect that I like the other stuff that you bought for your shed especially those gang boxes and LED's Trust me mam you're going to be a DIY'er
so... due diligence didn't occur... sheds can be gotten with 2x6 studs ya know... also, it appears that you didn't drill a through-the-door hole for the upper machine screw to better mount that lock... if not there, the lock can be more easily cranked over and damaged, possibly even to the point of allowing entry... after all, it's not a standard round deadbolt which would reduce the cnance of using channel locks or a pipe wrench to apply rotational force to the lock to break in...
Hi Chris! I got two quotes from electricians. One quoted me $8500 and the other one quoted $7500. With me doing the interior wiring myself (which I am currently working on and the video is coming soon!), I am saving a lot of money. I am having an electrician do the connections to the sub-panel and running the conduit in the ground, and installing a sub-panel in my house, and that will be $3,000.
Since when an inanimate object such a building / a shed has become a gendered item? Is there a she car? A she plate? A she phone? That is ridiculous and it simply stunes me when apparently sane people behave insanely ...
@@ThriftDiving But you didn't answer my questions. What other object are gender specific? I was taught that objects in the English language do not have gender unlike the germanic and Slavic languages.
Did you miss any of the other videos in this "She Shed" series? Catch them here!
PART 1: Building a Concrete Pad
ua-cam.com/video/RxwuwOkxMas/v-deo.html
PART 2: Building My She Shed!
ua-cam.com/video/SdOHSjl1hok/v-deo.html
PART 3: How Much Did My She Shed Cost? (And Other Q&A)
ua-cam.com/video/zanJSTID9uE/v-deo.html
PART 4: Installing a Smart Lock on the She Shed
ua-cam.com/video/9soOQVK7FnI/v-deo.html
I vote ramp! If you ever need to move in a large project you'll probably have a much easier time getting it in and out :)
True!! Then again, I'm not sure how much heavy stuff will be going in and out. One can never tell, I guess, until the heavy thing needs to be moved! LOL. I don't like the way a ramp would look, though. Silly, I know. But a step would be so much cuter. :) LOL
Ramps look industrial, steps look homey, totally get it lol! I'm reminded you played with the idea of building your own porch. Given your passion, I definitely see that becoming a reality someday! Best of both worlds, a porch could act as it's own single step. Or a high enough porch would allow for a longer ramp to minimize its typically jutting appearance. :)
Congratulations with your work with home depot! I've recommend your channel to friends and family numerous times! Not to mention
how much you've taught me. You absolutely deserve that recognition!
You can get aluminum treads that can be stored. We used them for our riding lawn mower to get them in our landscape shed. When done you can pick them up and hang them to store. My suggestion is some decorative stone work to create a step and extend out on both sides. It helps if you have to angle in with large pieces of wood (depends on shop machine layout). The extended steppers will also cut down on what you track in. When you work from a garage, you have the same effect from the drive. Lastly, if you don't have a double door, remember that you don't when building a project. Dismantling something to get it out is a bummer.
P.S. Shops are like greenhouses, they are never big enough 😕😁!
@@ThriftDiving Steps with a portable ramp when needed?
@@ThriftDiving, you could do the stairs with a removable ramp to place over it as needed.
Hello Serena. I love your “She Shed” and it’s not even done. You are a lady of many talents. I wish I knew half of what you do. Amazing!!👍🥰💐
Wow! You made this installation look so easy! You're a great trainer/teacher! You're a Motivator/ and so Inspiring!
It's very easy! I think the first time we installed one, on the front door, it seemed a little tricky. But this one was a piece of cake. The install app helps, too. I wish more installations had such an easy app! Thank you so much for your sweet comments! :)
My vote is for a ramp. Just think how much easier it would make bringing supplies & such in/out.
I think you must be in my family's brains! Yesterday, you got my son interested in paint colors & today you answered my questions about how easy it would be to install a smart lock!! 👍🏾👍🏾
Love your videos and appreciate all your tutorials. Out of all the woodworker’s and DIYers I follow, you are the most genuinely honest person among them. If you have a mess you show it! If you are feeling lazy or make a mistake- you show it! Takes the pressure off when I try things myself…and always trying to be a perfectionist right out of the gate. So thank you for that. So awesome you now have a She Shed! You deserve it. I want one too!! 😁💕
Aww, Cindy, thank you! I always want to show the real deal with any project, and not ever try to make myself seem like I know everything. I know what I know, and if there is something I don't know, I'll definitely tell you! 😂 Thank you for coming back each video! I appreciate it!
Lol I loved when you left the camera inside to record the door locking and unlocking
It's coming along nicely! And don't worry, you will be crafting in there very soon.
I love the idea of a 12’ x 6’ platform deck at the front doors, will give you a nice place to sit outside 🥰
Nice tutorial regarding the smart lock install.
I always use the flush mounted led recessed lights. 70mm cutout into the plasterboard and stuck the lights straight up there.
.... it's coming along .... so much to learn .... best wishes
Pure admiration for serena appriah who I consider an extremely talented woman. Respect from the UK. Pure talent
Nice locking mechanism. It will be interesting how well the fingerprint portion performs in Winter...
I just my tuff shed installed this week. Not sure if I'm going as deep with it as you have, but you sure have given me some great suggestions. Power, receptacles, outside lighting, insulation, also drywall vs plywood (maybe). Mine will be used mainly as a mower/tool storage/work area, a He Shed. Great videos, and remember it's easier for others to say what you should have done watching from a chair. You've done some great work, and looks like it will last. Thanks for sharing
Serena you're awesome! Good job.
Definitely ramp. You will be so glad you put in a ramp, I guarantee. Plant flowers for cuteness.
This is an awesome process to watch. I have keyless entry too.
You should do a ramp. That will be easier to move full sheet of plywood in the shed.
I love the Smart Lock.
Stay fancy! 👑 We love it and we’re learning so much from you! Thank you 🙏🏾
Haha, thanks Gabriel!
LOVE your SHE SHED!!!
Thank you for sharing all that info with us. I live in an old house that needs a lot of improvement.I'm now starting to work on it. You're an inspiration...🙏🤗
This automated lock/app system installation was very informative. Thank you for very clear video!!
From this we can weigh the pros & cons in order to upgrade to Ai tech or stay "old-school".
We did the same. Moved our 3yo keypad door lock from the kitchen to the shed. We had to get a new kitchen door, frame and all so just bought a brand new keypad lock. Love it. No losing keys lol
I am so happy your She Shed is still in the works but I’m sorry to hear about all the permits you have to get.
I know you will get it all the way you want it!
Yeah, the permits are ridiculous at times. I know that some counties aren't quite so strict, but this county tends to be very "energy conscious," so if you're going to spend money conditioning the place, they want to make sure you have the right amount of insulation so you're not wasting energy. Fair enough, I guess. Another option I didn't mention is extending out the studs a bit so that they're 5.5" instead of the 3.5". That way I can just use regular 'ole fiberglass insulation to get the R-19. I'll have to figure out which was I'll go!
Just a suggestion; maybe a electrical outlet on the outside of the She Shed. Mine has been quite handy over the years. If it’s really hot inside one day you could work on the outside. I’ve used the power tools outside to keep the saw dust outdoors rather inside the garage. 👍🏽
You are such an amazing young lady. I so admire your ambition and drive. Learning to do your own electrical work is awesome! 💝
Great work! I' d set a calendar reminder to change the batteries every 3-6 months.
Here we go Yo, here we go Yo!!! So what's so what's.... (finish the rest) LOL!! Let the games begin. Yeah Man who da heck has time or wants to "RTFM"!!!! Honored to watch your shop come alive Serena. Hoping all is well Kid, Dirty Jersey out!!!
GOD BLESS YOU N THE FAM...
I love your videos! So empowering 💕
Wow you are awesome, i love to see how you have learned how to do so many things and how crafty you are. I can't wait to see the electrical part, good luck!
I think a ramp would be more practical at the double doors. Materials wouldn’t necessarily have to be heavy to maneuver over steps, but just anything that may be awkward that requires a dolly - a ramp would come in very handy.
Besides, I’m sure you could make the ramp to look very cute. 😉
Fantastic it will be great thanks for sharing....
You could have a ramp outside first then on another/later date, have a porch 😁 you can sit outside and have a hot drink on your breaks 😊
Had a custom shed built (home gym and WFH office) in April with the intent of moving into it 2 weeks later. Two weeks turned into 2-months.
Very impressive 👍❤
Nice job with that lock! I am team ramp. Leading up to an at least three-foot-deep landing so you have a place to transition to the doorway. If you make the landing deeper, say six to eight feet, you can later extend it for a nice porch. Have you considered using a few electric sockets with built-in USB ports? It's extremely convenient. Even if you think you'd never use it, a couple lower down for future use. Also, if you haven't planted out your window boxes, consider drilling holes in the bottom, lining the box with a ground cloth, putting a layer of pebbles on top of this, and topping with individual pots of plants. This allows good drainage and you will be able to switch the plans out if they die or you want something seasonal. Just a few thoughts.
Wonderful suggestions! Yes, I have considered getting some of the receptacles with USB and plan to add a couple at the workbench. I just have to buy those. And the planters in the window boxes, for switching plants easily, love that idea!!! I have to go get some mums, by the way! As for the ramp, I am still deciding in this. I don't want to eat up too much of the yard anymore than I already have. So I'm still not sure about a ramp or a porch. Thanks so much, Linda! I appreciate the advice! ❤️
A friend pute lament step outside her she shed .it was a big Paine for her ,when it came to rolling in big itums like a dresser .she had it changed to a ruff grade cement ramp .she love it, now it's so mutch ezer to get thing in an out .💞
Wayfair sells prefab ramps in many different heights - and some are adjustable…..🙂👍🏽
@3:39 "We can go head and... Drop our screws."😂😂 Never fails.
I know one thing, I always get inspired after watching ur videos. Im bout to go rewire, refurbished and install something in my house.
Yes, WHY do we always drop at least one of the screws?! 😂 And oh how I love to hear that you're inspired after watching a video! That is my life's goals: create, inspire, and teach! Thank you for confirming that! ❤️
I know it's a little late, and you didn't ask, but... when I redid all the electrical in my shop (primarily woodworking), I used double gang boxes for everything, but have so far only installed a single outlet and a blank in almost all of them. I did this that way if I wanted to have a switched outlet anywhere, I could just add the switch and rewire that one box, without having to use a outlet+switch combo. It also meant I could put 4 outlets in one spot. I also installed the boxes every 4 feet, though, and given I unplug everything when I'm done, that was definitely not so much something I needed to worry about apparently lol
I alternated circuits so every other outlet box on two of the 4 walls is on a different circuit, with the front (garage door side) on its own circuit, and the entry door wall on its own circuit (originally intended to be my computer area, so I didn't want to "share" power with big motor power tools).
I color coded the outlets/plates for each circuit too, so I could know exactly what circuit I was on by looking at the color (I have black, white, gray, and almond in my shop, but I know exactly what circuit I'm plugging in to every time that way lol). Knowing what I'm plugged in to is nice when I'm running the shopvac+router, or shopvac+bandsaw, etc so I can spread the load.
One of the nice things about doing your own electrical is that you can configure the circuits however you want, and it's all just material cost instead of having it double the expense of an electrician because of the extra work with pulling 2 circuits with eachother around the whole thing, instead of just one for half of it, and a second for the other half. The downside to doing it yourself is that it opens up a whole can of "over engineering" worms lol
I got the same tuff shed and whatmi did is go R -19 bats of insuelation and put up burch ply wood at the bottom of the walls and then white peg board on the top half of the walls and man the shelf and tool space i have is great i can reset the shop for my hobies in any way plus i brought the ceiling down all i used is the R-30 foam board and fender washers and deck screws to hold it up and it keep the heat out and i bought a 12oo btu ac window unit and it works nicely. Not to hot not to cold just right and i have just one of the fake wood stove radeant heat. It heat up to 400 sqfeet and it looks like a cozey real fire. Oh nice job on your she shed. And i enjoy your diy projects.
Marty, are you saying you extended out your studs a little bit to accommodate the R-19? If so, that is one option I forgot to mention in the video. What size is your shed? Where do you live? Sounds like your shed is nice and cozy. I love the way you've got it set up!
Recently had a house fire and all of my recessed lights had to be replaced. I had the old thick dome ones. I was super excited when I realized Home Depot has a MD discount for the nicer ones with the trim (come in an orange box at HD. I think the brand is Ecosmart). However, the electrician was like "we don't use those anymore either." Then he pulls out these recessed lights that are as flat as a magazine that he says can even be installed under joists. They have these strong flexible tabs and just hook into the drywall. And apparently they're not expensive either. They're also LED so they last longer and are super bright.
Good job 👏👏👍👍☺️☺️👍👍
Thanks for sharing 👍
Your area must be strict. I had a new Tuff Shed (10x20) installed 3 days ago. My elecrical/outlets, lights etc are already done (installed next day). And I've painted the outside. Next is insulation, walls and flooring. Probably helps that this is my second shed. Good luck.
Ramp... with a handrail. 😊
Great shed Serena it's looks stunning and that lock is very cool,,, and may I say you look incredible this fine day best wishes Phil 👍
Aww, thank you, Phil!! I have lost 14 pounds since April and I have been running and taking care of myself! Sounds like it's working! ❤️ I appreciate you noticing! How have you been?
@@ThriftDiving your welcome love. And iam ok thanks Hun 😘
Yay top 10 likes and top 3 comments. Love your videos. If I had room to do so I would do similar upcycling, thrifty, restoration-type projects just like the things you've done in your videos.
Don't you worry, you will have more space in due time! I used to live in a 2-BR condo with a small balcony, back when life was simple and we only have a 4-year old and a 6-month old. LOL. I never would have imagined I would have space, or even a shed! Then again, some people like having a smaller footprint! In that case, your projects have to be a little smaller, but nothing can stop creativity. :)
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I and you should be FANCY LADY YOU DESERVE ALL YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!! and more happy for you 😊 blessed
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Can I just say it sounds so beautiful there at night. I live in Arizona and there is literally no wildlife sounds, maybe a couple crickets, maybe once in a while some coyotes, but usually it’s dead silence. Sidenote can you do spray foam insulation that is rated for residential or whatever the permitting will allow with the Split AC unit?
Awww, I hadn't noticed the sounds but I will pay particular attention now that you've mentioned ti! As for the spray foam, that is what is being recommended to me with the mini split. It would have to be 3" closed cell spray foam. But I am worried about off-gassing, so I think I am just going to do an R-15 Rockwool insulation and then try a portable heater/AC to see if that works well!
Never click so fast before .... hehe #sheshed 🥰
I forgot to mention, as someone else said, maybe adding a ramp outside your door. I can’t wait to see the finish product.😊
Have you explored using spray foam insulation? From my web search I found some products for DYI. I saw a 600 square foot two-component product on Amazon for around $1200. I'm not sure about the R factor, but consider it so you can have the mini-split. Having a heater could be iffy when used solvents, paints, or just making sawdust as a fire hazard. Have you considered installing a smoke detector, we have two in our garage (54'x36' insulated building). You might consider using MDF or another wall covering to add to the R factor of the walls. Definitely use R-40 in your ceiling, it really helps with heating and cooling.
Hi Heather! I did find out that an R-19 can be achieved with a 3" closed cell spray foam. I'm iffy about any potential off-gassing, though, so I am still not sure if I am going to go that route or do the R-15 Rockwool insulation. I am going to consider a portable unit, but honestly, a mini split is so much more efficient. And my shed is in direct sunlight *AND* has 4 skylights! LOL. I need all the AC I can get. ;) I am planning on R-45 in the ceiling! I am still considering what route I am going to take. It's not a matter of cost, but rather, what's going to be more more environmentally-friendly and efficient!
Check on out-gassing for the closed cell spray foam. I don't think that some products have that problem. We live near a community that is super vigilant about green building, and they have used the spray foam for at least a decade. They follow Vedic rules/dictates for any building materials they use.
SO, on the topic of steps vs a ramp, why not make both? You can build a cute step, but have, like, latches or grooves on the side/ the top where you can slide in a ramp to lie over them if you ever need to wheel something in heavy. And if you don't, that'll just be a flat piece you can prop against the wall and not have to worry about!
Good idea! :) I honestly don't think there is much that I will need or want to pull through the yard and go up a ramp. If anything, hubby will help me haul in whatever needs to be hauled in. I think a step would be cuter. :) LOL Thank you, Alex!
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Looking forward to the electrical! Question; the inside ceiling has an angle (open trusses) will the can lights be at weird angles too?
That's a good question! I wondered about that too, but I think the slope is so gentle that it will be fine. They do make angled lights that, if this was a steeper slope, I'd want to use those. But, I think these will work!
Hi. Based on daily use of the front door lock, how long do the batteries last?
They last a pretty long time, maybe 6 months or so...maybe more? I never really pay attention, but they don't get changed frequently. I've been really enjoying the lock because I've noticed that I'll go into the house to look for something I need, get distracted, but the shed auto-locks after 3 minutes so I never have to worry about the shed being unlocked!
I just purchased by building 12x20 and I did not think to upgrade the doors. They are just regular double 6x6 shed doors. How to I go about replacing them? Any suggestions?
Hi Sherri! Congrats on your shed!! Yeah, I didn't even realize I could upgrade the doors until I was on the Tuff Shed blog and I kept seeing all these sheds with standard residential doors. I think if you were going to replace them, you can order them from Home Depot and just pay to have HD installers install the new door. I definitely like the upgraded door!
this has better security than my whole house....rethinking my life rn lol
ramps can be a pain if you are in an area with ice.
YAY pt 2
I'm making progress, Samantha! Slowly, but surely! I am so excited to start running wiring next week! More to come!!!
@@ThriftDiving AAAH I love all your videos!! Can’t wait for more!!😆
@@samanthams0824 You are so sweet! Thank you for making me feel like what I do matters. :) Mwaaaah!
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I hate it when people use drill drivers to install finishing screws. You could hear that drill chewing the head of the screw up.
Predrill your holes, maybe a little wax on the screw threads for lubrication and use a hand screwdriver. The screw won't snap and you won't damage the screw head.
Thanks for the tip, Chris. I'll keep this in mind for next time, but it's totally fine this time around.
@@ThriftDiving Particularly useful if installing screws that are not great quality or a slotted head screw. The predrill makes life easier and the wax on the threads will make screwing by hand an absolute breeze and relatively easy to remove at a later date.
For OCD its always nice to have all your finishing screws lined up the same orienatation for the extra level of attention to detail.
200$ lock on a door with a giant window👍
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Really such a smart lock, but expect that I like the other stuff that you bought for your shed especially those gang boxes and LED's
Trust me mam you're going to be a DIY'er
Thanks!
so... due diligence didn't occur... sheds can be gotten with 2x6 studs ya know... also, it appears that you didn't drill a through-the-door hole for the upper machine screw to better mount that lock... if not there, the lock can be more easily cranked over and damaged, possibly even to the point of allowing entry... after all, it's not a standard round deadbolt which would reduce the cnance of using channel locks or a pipe wrench to apply rotational force to the lock to break in...
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How much is it if electrician installs everything
Hi Chris! I got two quotes from electricians. One quoted me $8500 and the other one quoted $7500. With me doing the interior wiring myself (which I am currently working on and the video is coming soon!), I am saving a lot of money. I am having an electrician do the connections to the sub-panel and running the conduit in the ground, and installing a sub-panel in my house, and that will be $3,000.
Where are you located? What state?
I'm in Maryland!
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Steps for your front doors and ramp for your side door? 🤔🤷🏻♀️
The ramp would extend too far out off to the side, I imagine. But it's something to consider!
Since when an inanimate object such a building / a shed has become a gendered item? Is there a she car? A she plate? A she phone?
That is ridiculous and it simply stunes me when apparently sane people behave insanely ...
HA!!! I literally have to LOL at your comment. You obviously know nothing about Cheryl....HAHA!
@@ThriftDiving But you didn't answer my questions. What other object are gender specific? I was taught that objects in the English language do not have gender unlike the germanic and Slavic languages.
she shed. ... Like man cave, she shed is a term used to describe a place a woman can escape to, usually a small building placed in the backyard.
@@traceybradshaw ridiculous ... for both examples.
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