Quick Guide: Storage Sheds: Step-by-Step Construction Methods (Paperback)

~ Jim Barrett Mr. (Author) "The size, shape, and architectural design of the shed will depend largely on what you plan to use it for, or what you intend to..." (more)
Key Phrases: fir door trim, many interior ribs, waferboard sheets, Rib Member, Shed Plans, Finish Work (more...)

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"Light on text and heavy on illustrations with step-by-step instructions, each paperback in the Quick Guide series contains enough checklists, diagrams, safety instructions and tips to make it a useful reference for even novice do-it-yourselfers." --Chicago Tribune
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"If you're looking for at-a-glance repair guides for the home, Quick Guides will prove perfect...pack(ed) with information...exceptional, clear illustrations." -The Midwest Book Review

"Light on text and heavy on illustrations with step-by-step instructions, each paperback in the Quick Guide series contains enough checklists, diagrams, safety instructions and tips to make it a useful reference for even novice do-it-yourselfers." --Chicago Tribune

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Product Details Paperback: 80 pages Publisher: Creative Homeowner; First edition (January 28, 1994) Language: English ISBN-10: 1880029200 ISBN-13: 978-1880029206 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #596,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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fir door trim, many interior ribs, waferboard sheets, roof ledger, rib assembly, spiral nails, stringer joists, doubled header, intermediate joists, header joists, sloping soffit, footing holes, precast piers, lock jamb, full shingle, full studs, pier blocks, rough opening size, rib construction, plywood siding, stud anchors, rafter length, hinge jamb, jack studs, footing trench

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner; First edition (January 28, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880029200
• ISBN-13: 978-1880029206
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #596,298 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book keeps it simple!, January 28, 2005

By	G. W. Grantham (N. California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the better books I've found for the novice builder. The plans are simple with materials list for different sizes. Nothing fancy with this book just downright practical. You won't get lost in lingo. If you've built items in the past and are intermediate in skill, this may be too simple. This is a great first book on construction.