So you’ve found that beautiful island, a few pristinely virginal acres of island paradise in an overlooked quadrant of the Pacific. Let’s say it’s undeveloped; the price has been paid and any possible logistical headache is behind you. All that remains is to hoist anchor, set your course for the horizon and settle into a life off the grid, past the edge of the world. It’s just that easy, right?

Well, yes and no. You still need to get there and keep yourself sheltered while building is underway.

Considering that your island is undeveloped, you’ve probably squared away everything you’ll need to get set up. Construction materials and irrigation are ready and your modular home is likely a few weeks away in its development. So, in the meantime, what’s an affordable, convenient way to keep yourself and your materials housed until your Xanadu is complete? Read more »

Having a storage shed is an important part of any island home. Modular storage sheds are typically used as garden sheds to store garden tools, lawnmowers and boating equipment. However, modular sheds can also be adapted to be used as a workshop, sleeping cabin, pool house, studio or even as a home office. On islands sheds can also be build near or on the water to store boating or aquatic equipment.

Modular sheds are affordable, relatively easy to assemble and ubiquitous in that modular shed kits are available at most home building stores. Modular sheds come in a variety of sizes and styles making them adaptable to most island environments and island locations. Here are some things to consider when selecting a modular shed for your island.

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