For anyone looking for a little more space to store excess gear, the obvious choice is often to build a outdoor shed at the bottom of the garden that is out of the way, yet secure and can protect it's contents.
  At first, this always seems to be an easy option and for those will a little diy experience, it is often the best option, but knowing what shed is best for your needs is somewhat more complicated.
The things that you want to be looking at when you first decide to build an outdoor shed are the location, amount of space you have and the materials that are going to be best for the job.
Before you even begin this process, it is very important to know exactly what you are going to be using your outdoor shed for so that you can find the best plans for the size you want.
The variety of stardard shed plans on offer include:-

• 10x12, 10x16, 12x8, 6x8 and 8x8  Sheds as well as some custom sized ones
• Log cabin rooms and bathrooms
• Outhouses
• Pent Sheds
• American Style Roofed Shed
• Greenhouse Sheds
• Storage Towers
• Storm Shelter and
• Firewood Storage Units

Once you have decided what you are going to use the shed for, location is a very important factor.
  You need to take into consideration how much direct sunlight the shed will get in order to ensure that you make it for the right materials.
  If you require a large amount of space to store gear, it is sometimes better to utilize an existing wall to construct your shed against if the area permits it.
After making all the relevant decisions on size, location and material, it is time to get started.
  Remember always to measure twice and cut once.
  However, if you have tried this method and have still not managed to construct a professional looking shed, then it may be time to call in the professionals.