Guide to Building Sheds
We've compiled our favorite articles and videos to help you build your own shed, from setting a solid foundation to installing the roof, and everything in between.
When built well, a shed can be both practical and aesthetically appealing, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking to try your hand at everything, building a shed is great project that incorporates all sorts of construction techniques such as laying a foundation, framing, and roofing. And depending on your skill level, you can scale the level of detail up or down.
Whether you’re looking to build a no-frills tool shed or a decorative structure, this collection of Fine Homebuilding articles will help you build one perfect for you and your home.
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Build a Budget-Friendly Shed
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Build an Antique-Style Post-and-Beam Shed with Modern Construction Details
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Build a Timber-Frame Shed
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How to Build a Foundation and Frame a Floor for a Garden Shed
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Video Series: How To Build a Simple but Sturdy Tool Shed
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Shortcuts to a Shed
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Build An Heirloom Garden Shed
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Video Series: How to Build a Garden Shed
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Simple, Elegant Trim for a Shed
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The Sky’s the Limit With These Flat-Packed Modern Sheds
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Begin With the End in Mind: Shed Layout and Floor Framing
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Building a Shed? Get the Site, Footings, and Floor Frame Right
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Shed Floor Framing Basics
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Traditional Sheds
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Build a Modular Modern Woodshed
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Garden Sheds With Style