The door consists of two layers of 3/4-in.-thick boards that overlap at the corners to add strength. Rip 1x6 boards to 4-1/2 in. on a table saw for the outside layer.

The design of your garden shed can take any form, from a simple lean-to to a large free-standing building. Ours occupies a modest 6 x 8-ft. area—enough for a variety of tools, but not so large ...

Hold the door in place, and, allowing for a 3/16-inch clearance, screw the trim and the door to the shed. Add the pent roof and the 2-1/4-inch casing to the doorway. Install door latch hardware of ...

Q: I want to build a deluxe shed. I have just retired and have plenty of time on my hands. I want to stop paying the outrageous offsite storage fees. First and foremost, what do you think of my sh… ...

Frost heave can lift the shed unequally and contort it so much you can’t open a door or window. Don’t build the shed too close to the ground. It’s best to have at least a 6-inch air space ...

These kits include all the angle and stud brackets needed for a 7-by-8-foot shed. The brackets are made of galvanized steel with all of the nail and screw holes included.

Don’t go back over an area a second time with more heat. Shrink-wrap tape reinforces welded seams, covers any holes cut by sharp edges, and repairs the few burn holes that are bound to appear. Hinged ...