Sheds & Garages: Building Ideas and Plans for Every Shape of Storage Structure (Paperback)

by Editors of Sunset Books (Author) "For many people in the past, garages and sheds were almost an afterthought-something quickly erected when the house was finished, with only a quick nod..." (more)
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Product Description
Expand your storage options, add visual interest, enhance your property, and save money--all with one book, Sheds & Garages. This completely new edition of a perennial Sunset best-seller gives readers everything they need to choose and build the perfect structure to store all their accumulated stuff. Plus a bonus 32-page catalog section of mail-order building plans.

Combining design inspiration with construction how-to, Sheds & Garages features 12 projects for backyard builders, from simple to advanced, that complement a variety of architectural styles. Sheds & Garages explains in layman's terms the necessary tools and materials, as well as basic building techniques, to take your shed from foundation through the roof. Each project offers detailed instructions, materials lists, photos, and illustrations to guide you every step of the way.

Features:

12 shed projects in a variety of architectural styles

More than 175 color photos

More than 160 illustrations

Detailed step-by-step building instructions & materials lists

Bonus feature: 32-page catalog section of mail-order building plans

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House; Second Edition edition (January 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 037601377X
• ISBN-13: 978-0376013774
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "how-to" book, January 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sheds & Garages (Outdoor Buildings) (Paperback)

This book covers all aspects of building structures, including planning, site prep, roofing, siding, tools, etc. Lots of well-drawn pictures and diagrams make for a clear understanding. The book doesn't include any plans, but has a section in the back where you can send away for any of 33 plans for a small fee. All-in-all a good reference, especially in conjunction with other books.

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Cover states plans--book contains NO plans, April 10, 2004

By	Steve Libby "slibby16" (Tower, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheds & Garages (Outdoor Buildings) (Paperback)

If you do not know what a plumb bob is, or how to mark a chalk line, this book will be of great value. If you are looking for plans to build a shed, buying this book is similar to paying for an order form.

This will show you from the ground up how to build a shed, yes. However, one must pay another 15-30 dollars for the actual plans, despite the covers boast of "special section: 33 Great New Plans!". Reason #298 why to look at the book at a real bookstore before buying, too.

If you know how to build anything, you may see this as a waste of time/money.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars informative, August 25, 2008

By	Pam F "Pam F" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This book gives good step-by-step instructions that are useful for building a shed, as well as for any framing or repair work. Amazon's price is well below Home Depot's.