Popular Mechanics Shed Nation: Design, Build & Customize the Perfect Shed for Your Yard

by Dan Eckstein

Become a citizen of Shed Nation ! With hardworking advice from Popular Mechanics on designing, building, and customizing a shed for any yard, this is the ultimate inspirational handbook for every homeowner.  There are innovative plans for building several sheds, each with a different practical use, as well as contributions from Popular Mechanics readers who share their own designs.   The sheds - Small Is A 6’ x 8’ shed with solid framing, plywood sheathing, and cedar siding. It’s big enough to hold a variety of tools, but won’t dominate the backyard. - The Groundskeeper : This 9’ x 13’ shed with a spacious layout and a crisp, no-frills design is ideal for the beginning DIYer.  - The Big Red Shed : This handsome shed is a multi-purposer’s dream; a 10’ x 12’ tool shed combined with an 8’ x 10’ open bay that’s great for firewood or tractors.  - Classic A stylish, multipurpose garden shed with decorative trim and architectural accents. Includes a 12’ x 12’ general storage space, 4’ x 12’ potting area, and a small loft for seasonal storage. - The Greenhouse : Complete instructions on purchasing a kit greenhouse in a variety of sizes (7’ x 9’, 8’ x 16’, or larger) allows for a big-league growing season.  For additional motivation, beautiful photographs present a wide variety of sheds, from tree houses to eco-friendly buildings

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Annie Oosterwyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for making you think realistically about your project. It takes you through the whole process of shed building and asks all the right questions. All options are explored for getting the just-right end result to fit your shed needs.