| So you want to build yourself a shed and you | | | | There might be someone with extra building |
| want to save some money. After pricing the | | | | materials that wants to get rid of them for cheap |
| building supplies at your local home improvement | | | | or even give them away for free. |
| store you realize the investment it will take to | | | | 3. Place a wanted ad in Craigslist for your area. |
| build your new shed. It can get expensive very | | | | Placing an ad in the wanted section is free. Just |
| fast. | | | | write a list of the items you are looking for and |
| Here is a list of cheap ways to build a shed. | | | | how much if anything you are willing to pay. Like |
| 1. Construction Site Dumpsters sounds a bit | | | | the suggestion above some people may see your |
| disturbing right? Drive around your neighborhood | | | | ad and have some of the things you need, or |
| and look for construction sites. Sometimes these | | | | even know of other people that may be able to |
| companies throw away brand new building | | | | help you. |
| supplies. Some material may be slightly used, but | | | | 4. Check family and friends. You never know |
| you might find what your looking for. Do not ever | | | | what project someone has just finished and has |
| take materials that are stacked or piled for future | | | | extra lumber or other building materials laying |
| construction. Also I would suggest getting | | | | around waiting to be taken to the dump or other |
| permission from someone that is in charge of the | | | | disposal sites. |
| building site. Do not do anything that may be illegal. | | | | 5. Recycling centers could have some of the |
| Check the laws in your area to make sure you | | | | supplies you are looking for. You might want to |
| can, before you actually do go dumpster diving | | | | make a phone call first to see if they have |
| for building supplies. | | | | anything you need and if they are willing to part |
| 2. Check out Craigslist and your local newspapers. | | | | with it for the amount you both agree to. |