Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders 4th Edition

"You'll get the materials lists, estimated costs, and step-by-step illustrated instruction to build a truly attractive outbuilding for gardening, storage and more." - From House to Home on previous edition.

The 4th edition of this classic guide is expanded and updated to include 23 sheds to suit all needs and tastes. It covers all of the issues, from design principles, obtaining permits and safety to basic construction skills, precise explanations of what to buy, how to cut it, where it goes, what to do if it goes wrong and more. By following the book carefully with patience and care, even inexperienced DIY builders can succeed.

The how-to section is heavily illustrated with plans, assembly cutaway drawings, specifications, and finished sheds. The projects list materials, tools, a daily schedule, and step-by-step directions. A primer on construction covers framing, foundations, roofing, insulation, windows, and more. The designs are based on a basic 8x10 shed.