12X16 Shed Built From Dumpster Scraps (round 1)

After a bunch of dumpster diving, I was able to accumulate a mountain of scrap wood and building material. This project has been in the works for at least three years now. I’m so glad this thing is finally coming together and I can take it off my list of things to do. Now as far as out-of-pocket expenses go, of course I had to pay for all of the screws and nails and other hardware but as far as the lumber, most of that was all free. 


Total cost for round one lumber was $307

$100 4 4x4x16

$15 1 2x6x16

$142 13 2x6x12

$50 2 OSB Subfloor


The whole purpose of the shed for me was to help clear out my garage. I’m going to be filling the shed with all of my lawn equipment and any tools used for yardwork and outside related stuff. So if you have any storage ideas for this go ahead and leave them in the comments.