Yodolla 8-by-6 Lean-to Storage Shed in Gray, $300 (was $672) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. A freestanding metal shed can be an eyesore in your backyard or require all kinds of pesky permits.

Wooden sheds come in virtually as many styles as regular homes, but the most popular are gable (A-frame), gambrel (also called barn-style or Dutch barn), lean-to, and saltbox.

Costco is selling a ”Haven” barn shed as part of the retailer’s Gorilla line. The shed can store tools, machines, and more. The best part: They’ll build it for you.

Philip did the brickwork for the path, as well as the brick floor of the shed’s 5-by-10-foot porch. The sliding barn door provides the main entryway into the potting/garden shed and, when opened ...