The Complete Guide to Sheds: Design & Build a Shed, Complete Plans, Step-by-Step How-To

by Black & Decker

Black & Decker The Complete Guide to Sheds has the perfect plan for anyone who is building his or her own tool shed, habitable shed, and many more.

The most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors, to kit sheds, to contemporary utility sheds with a dramatic flair. This new edition delves into new styles that are drawing strong interest today, including tiny sheds, miniature tool sheds, and even small habitable sheds that are designed to function mostly as a quiet retreat for practicing a particular hobby or activity. As with all of the hardworking, practical sheds from earlier editions, the new varieties include full-color step by step photos, complete building plan drawings with cutting lists, and clear how-to instructions.

Shed-building, like any other building process, starts with good techniques. That's why the general skills section has been updated and improved. With this complete guide, you can build just about any shed you dream of. Plus, you'll find information on new tools and products that will make your project go faster and more smoothly. Rounded out with helpful information on important considerations like siting and zoning, Black & Decker Complete Guide to Sheds 3rd Edition truly is a complete guide to this very popular DIY activity.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published February 15, 2017

About the author

Black & Decker Corporation is an American manufacturer of power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products and technology based fastening systems headquartered in Towson, Maryland.


Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Alicia Bayer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough book filled with detailed plans and step by step photos. There are lots of plans. Not for the beginner and way above my skill level but a fantastic resource for those who want to build their own sheds of all types and sizes.

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[OneDayI'll · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to build a shed of any size and requirements form the ground up. Literally. Cinder block base or pouring concrete, all the way to roofing styles. Ideas for tool sheds, storage sheds, big enough for mowers, bicycle sheds, kid's playhouses, installing solar panels and wiring, party room sheds, work room sheds, pool house sheds, extra bedroom space sheds, band jam sheds, literally every type of space you may need outside your home there's ideas for. Basic enough for beginners who don't have a lot of building experience.

[Phillip Lanum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Building the Convenience Shed. The 2x6 blocking as diagramed in "Overhead Door Header Detail" is flush with the outside wall. This is not possible as the attic joists are flush with the outside wall. Looking at the pictures, it appears that the blocking is attached to the outside wall so as to cover up the attic floor joists.

[Maura Muller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thorough , with great supply lists and diagrams and photos but way above my skill level. BUT, it is something I can aspire to as I get better at smaller projects.