Synopses & Reviews
Storage and garden sheds can add value to any property. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds helps readers make the decisions necessary to obtain maximum value from a new shed. The book covers general principles of selecting a shed style and picking a site for the building. Inspirational photo galleries display the many types of sheds available today. The construction of five different styles of sheds–gable-end potting shed, attached tool shed, gambrel yard shed, salt-box garden/tractor shed, and shed/studio kit–are explained in full detail, step by step. Readers will learn key construction techniques, including how to build and install foundations, floors, walls, roofs, doors, windows, and accessories through easy-to-follow photo sequences. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds is a valuable resource for anyone planning on building a shed or having one installed on a property.
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Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds
“Packs in project ideas…” “A wide range of plans and sizes for different yard and garden purposes…” “…step-by-step color photos and directions on construction techniques.”
California Bookwatch
June 2007“...includes detailed instructions and color photos, a materials list and easy-to-read diagrams.” The Columbian
April 2008
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...includes detailed instructions and color photos, a materials list and easy-to-read diagrams.”
The ColumbianApril 2008
Synopsis
Provides all the information needed to add a shed to a property. Shows the step-by-step construction of five different shed styles. Over 450 color photos.
Synopsis
Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds Increase storage and enhance livability by adding a shed to your property. The Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds provides the information you need to build the shed that is right for you.
• Step-by-step guides to building five popular shed designs
• Over 415 color photos and 130 color illustrations
• Basic construction techniques, plus blueprints you can order to build any of 12 great designs
About the Author
John D. Wagner has been involved with the construction trade for over 20 years. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Journal of Light Construction, Builder, and Todays Homeowner. Wagner is the author of three other Creative Homeowner books: House Framing; Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing; and Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings. He lives in Montpelier, Vermont.