Ever feel like your home is missing something? Or maybe there are some days when the walk down to the local bar with your friends feels like too much effort. Enter the shed bar.
This DIY project will give you a great reason to stay at home, impress your family, and have all your friends wanting to stop by for a drink or two. It’s a win for everybody – what’s not to love?
Plus, the finished product isn’t the only benefit of building a shed bar. During building, you’ll be physically active, learning new skills, and living in the present moment. So, this fun DIY project could help your mental wellbeing too.
Best of all, it’s a relatively simple project. Below, we’ll explore the steps you need to take to build your own shed bar at home.
• Make a budget
First things first, you need to know what you’re working with. Not only will your budget determine what features you can include in your design and the materials that you can use, but it also helps you stay on track financially and meet your other responsibilities. So, make sure you put one together before starting anything else.
• Think about safety
It’s important for you to think about the outcome that you want from this project: a lovely shed bar in your backyard. Yet it’s just as important for you to consider what you don’t want – any of the myriad injuries you could get while building. To help you stay safe, consider any hazards and read up on DIY health and safety tips for guidance.
• Find your design
You need to bear in mind that any DIY shed bar guide is going to be tailored to the space the original builder had available. And yours should be too. So, instead of copying someone else’s, try to take what you like and adapt it into your own.
• Pick materials
Of course, the particular materials you’ll need to bring your shed bar to life will depend on the exact details of your design. That being said, there are some general bits of kit that will likely feature somewhere in your plan.
Consider which of the following you’ll need:
• Wooden beams
• Decking boards
• Railings
• Plywood
• Power tools
• Spirit level
• Measuring tape
• Hinges
• Screws and nails
• Pencil and paper
5. Get to work
All your preparation has been leading to this stage. It’s the best part, so try not to stress about the outcome. Instead, simply enjoy the process no matter how long it takes.
What has been your favorite DIY project? Share your experiences with us in the comments section.