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~ Sunset Books (Editor) "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)
Key Phrases: planning your structure, header bracket, wet screed (more...)
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This is a completely new edition of Sunset’s perennial best-seller for backyard buildings. Centered around 15 detailed step-by-step projects for backyard builders, Sheds & Garages gives readers all they need to know to enhance the functionality as well as the beauty of their property. Structures from simple to advanced are covered along with detailed building illustrations and materials lists. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation; 1st edition (August 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0376013753
  • ISBN-13: 978-0376013750
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #835,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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 to design and utility. Read the first page
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planning your structure, header bracket, wet screed, mortar hoe, finishing the exterior, nailing base, trimmer studs, typical garage, king studs, plywood siding, hose bibb, cripple studs, sole plate, collar beams, rough framing
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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent "how-to" book, January 18, 1999
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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.
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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
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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars informative, August 25, 2008
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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.
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