Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders

Review
Complementing the step-by-step instructions, materials needed and plans are lots of illustrations along with some colour photographs... While I haven't made any decisions yet regarding a shed in my future, I am enjoying perusing the pages in this book and discovering sheds - and features of sheds - that look promising. -- Glenn Perrett ― Toronto.com Published On: 2021-04-29
[Review of earlier edition:] Covers all project parts from the foundation to the crowning cupola with everything in between. -- Joy Kraft ― Cincinnati Enquirer Published On: 2007-04-28
[Review of earlier edition:] Even if it's never before occurred to you to build [a shed], reading this book may provide a sudden rush of inspiration. -- Carolyn Leitch ― Globe and Mail Published On: 2007-08-24
[Review of earlier edition:] Procrastinate no more: Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders will get you fired up and hammering before you're even back from a lumber-shopping spree. -- Shari Kulha ― National Post Published On: 2013-06-13
[Review of earlier edition:] Step-by-step advice on planning and building shed, from a simple home for tools to an elaborate Japanese boat shed with a veranda. ― Staten Island Advance Published On: 2007-04-05
[Review of earlier edition:] Step-by-step advice on planning and building sheds ... along with dozens of hand-drawn illustrations, safety tips, advice on tools and materials and a labor schedule. ― The Modesto Bee Published On: 2007-04-08
The humble, and not so humble, shed is one of the most convenient ways of expanding the area of the home. The authors have again revised, updated and expanded their guide in this 4th edition. Most Highly Recommended ― Fire Reviews Published On: 2021-01-25
Procrastinate no more: Sheds: The Do-It-Yourself Guide for Backyard Builders will get you fired up and hammering before you're even back from a lumber-shopping spree.
--National Post
Even if it's never before occurred to you to build [a shed], reading this book may provide a sudden rush of inspiration.
--Globe and Mail
The fourth 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.
In addition to the new designs are the basic sheds (e.g., gardening, firewood), and the more elaborate ones like the Irish Garden Shed, Japanese Boat Shed, a shed on posts and special-use sheds like a pool shed and a wood shed. The authors help the DIY builder think through all of the issues involved in the project, including intended use, size, cost, placement, degree of difficulty and much more.
This new edition will inspire homeowners to create the ideal functional addition to their property. It will help them decide on the right plan, finesse it for their needs and tastes, shop for materials, organize their time, and put together their one-of-a-kind shed.