Treasures: Placka Storage Building

Whew, time flies. It seems that I am behind in everything - especially blogging - but I wanted to share my newest treasure. My Placka Storage Building is another step in my journey toward my homesteading dreams. I can't begin to explain how much I love this little shed.

I love this shed for tangible reasons. I need a place to store my camping belongings. The color is gorgeous. And it provides a roof over my head when I go camping on my land.

Why would I need a shed to sleep in when I have The Shack? That question brings me to other reason I am so thrilled about this shed.

I love this shed for emotional reasons. I am moving forward in the building process !!!!!!!!!  The Shack will be torn down soon. A new home will be built. I have been dreaming of this day and over the past five years my plans have changed a million times. But I am finally at the point of moving forward.

As plans to remove The Shack begin, I needed a place to store my items. I chose this shed from Placka Storage Buildings, Burlington, WV. I love the color and the shape (A-Frame).  And the 8 x 10 size holds all of my important belongings: Jeep bench, old woodstove, and camping supplies. It is also just big enough to provide a place for me to hang out and to sleep securely.

It looks a little precarious, parked on the top of my hill, doesn't it? On my land there are no flat spots. 

Mr. Doug came to my land to talk to me about where I eventually want the shed. That spot would require excavation and a pad to sit on. We brainstormed and discussed options. I chose a spot where the shed could be dropped temporarily - until the excavation for my driveway and new home are complete. Then the shed can easily be moved to the spot next to the flower bed. 

Mr. Doug and Ms. Jane are wonderful people. I enjoyed their friendly customer service and Mr. Doug's expertise in shed placement recommendations. Ms. Jane immediately felt like finding a long-lost family member. 

The shed arrived when they said it would and it was delivered quickly and easily.

I will say that living in a metro area has caused me to be all too familiar with instant gratification. I initially thought it would be a matter of choosing a shed one day and having it delivered the next. That was not the case. Placka Storage Buildings is a small family business. Very small. Things such as weather can throw off their delivery plans. In my case, I wanted a shed during the heat of summer with afternoon thunderstorms popping up nearly every day. Even so, Mr. Doug kept in close communication with me and arrived on my land when he said he would.

Things in West Virginia move at a slower pace than in Baltimore. And while it is sometimes an adjustment for me (reminding of my time in Costa Rica) it is not a bad thing. In fact, I'm more than ready for a more relaxed way of life. And this shed is a step toward that goal.

Perhaps you are capable of building a shed. That is awesome. I do not currently have those skills. If you need a shed in the Hardy county area of West Virginia, I highly recommend checking out Placka Storage Sheds. 

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You can find Placka Storage Buildings on Facebook and on their website.  They are located in Burlington, West Virginia (Hardy County) on route 50. They have many styles and samples on their lot. You can do as I did, browse the sheds to get a feel for what size and shape will best meet your needs. 

As a side note, if you visit their home page you will see a 2-story, red monitor barn in their photo. Initially, my plans were to have that barn as my home. But it turned out that the square footage and square footprint was not what I wanted. Isn't it a beautiful barn though?