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Building a Back Yard Shed

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Building a shed is fun and easy. My husband and father built this shed for our back yard with a shed kit from Home Depot. They completed the project in 2 days.

Here are pictures of our shed going up. Visit the Links List for more detailed instructions.

 

The Shed Building Link List 

Hometime - How-To - Project Help - Shed
Do-It-Yourself Project Help. Sheds.
Storage Shed Garden Shed Kits - Pine Harbor Sheds
As a service to our customers outside our set up area, we now offer our sheds in kit form.
Storage Shed Plans - HomePopular
Easy to read storage shed plans & materials list all plans can be download in minutes.
Just Sheds Inc.
Answers questions about shed building plans.
Shop HomeDepot.com for Appliances, Patio Furniture, Hampton Bay Lighting & Fans, Power Tools & much more
Whether remodeling your kitchen or purchasing new appliances and power tools, The Home Depot provides products and services for all your home improvement needs.
Lowe's Home Improvement
Home Improvement at Lowe's. Your source for appliances, tools, home decor, lighting, kitchen cabinets, ceramic tile and kitchen design.
Sears
Sears.com

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

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

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $19.95

Laying the Foundation 

You have to find a nice flat spot in your back yard. To lay the foundation you need cement feet to lay the pre-cut flooring on.

Raising the Walls 

Put up the back wall first and secure.

More Walls 

The Front wall goes up next. 2 x 4's are used to secure these walls. Last the side walls go up.

Side Walls and Roofing Paper 

The side walls are up and the roofing paper is applied.

Shingles 

My father is on the roof putting on the shingles.

Almost Done 

The shingles are almost done.

Finished Product 

The finished shed. It just needs painted.

More Shed Building Books 

 

Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings: Plan, Design, Build (Ultimate Guide)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $19.95

 

Sheds & Garages

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $19.95

 

Backyard Idea Book: Outdoor Kitchens Fireplaces Sheds & Storage Play Spaces Pools & Spa (Idea Books)

Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $19.95

Shed Buidling Tools 

Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch compound miter saw

Amazon Price: $139.95 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $263.34

 

Bare-Tool DEWALT DC390B 18-Volt Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only, No Battery)

Amazon Price: $49.49 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $129.99

 

Panasonic EY6432GQKW 15.6-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

Amazon Price: $189.00 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $360.00

 

Porter-Cable 7812 10 Gallon 1-1/2 Horsepower Tool-Start Wet/Dry Vacuum

Amazon Price: $279.11 (as of 10/13/2008)
List Price: $522.14

Guestbook 

ThomRichards

Very informative lens....you should do very well with it. Super job! 5stars!
Thom
Blue-ray Players

Posted October 11, 2008

ThomRichards

Very informative lens....you should do very well with it. Super job! 5stars!
Thom
Blue-ray Players

Posted October 11, 2008

rose08

I totally agree with you, it's a great fun to create a shed by oneself and plant some vegetables and flowers in rest time. Can see that you are living a leisure life. Thank you for giving us such well organized information on building a backyard shed with great resources. I would like to share with you an interesting and informative site about sheds, which is plenty of stuff including carports buildings and barns buildings.

Posted July 23, 2008

thomasa

Great Lens, I love the pictures of each stage as you are building the storage shed. May I suggest a site for other readers who do not have the time to build a storage shed? Please visit Used portable buildings There is a large list of inventories to choose from. Different styles, colors and sizes.

Posted May 17, 2008

StevenC

Sounds like a good project to do the long weekend with my three kids.

Posted May 15, 2008

 
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