Synopsis

Storage and garden sheds can add value to any property. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds helps readers make the decisions necessary to obtain maximum value from a new shed. The book covers general principles of selecting a shed style and picking a site for the building. Inspirational photo galleries display the many types of sheds available today. The construction of five different styles of sheds-gable-end potting shed, attached tool shed, gambrel yard shed, salt-box garden/tractor shed, and shed/studio kit-are explained in full detail, step by step. Readers will learn key construction techniques, including how to build and install foundations, floors, walls, roofs, doors, windows, and accessories through easy-to-follow photo sequences. Ultimate Guide to Yard and Garden Sheds is a valuable resource for anyone planning on building a shed or having one installed on a property.

Library Journal

A shed is perfect structure for added storage, workshops, or living space, and Wagner, who has written many books on building constructions, supplies expert instruction on building one. But while the book has the fantastic layout and organization expected of the "Ultimate Guide" series, it is a cheat. There are designs and instruction to construct three not terribly interesting sheds, but the publishers would like you to buy 12 shed blueprints via a tear-out form. Sure, the chapters on foundation, framing, and construction are good, but this information can be found with many more building projects in Wagner's previous book, Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings. Not recommended. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Biography

John D. Wagner has been involved with the construction trade for over 20 years. His work has appeared in numerous magazines, including Journal of Light Construction, Builder, and Today’s Homeowner. Wagner is the author of three other Creative Homeowner books: House Framing; Drywall: Pro Tips for Hanging & Finishing; and Barns, Sheds and Outbuildings. He lives in Montpelier, Vermont.