Author: Editors of Creative Homeowner

Brand: Design Originals

Edition: Updated 4th

Binding: Paperback

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 304

Release Date: 13-08-2019

Details: Product Description Build a better backyard! Over 100 outbuilding projects and plans for barns, sheds, and garages Step-by-step instructions for every aspect of the construction process with coordinating full-color photography An overview on planning, tools, materials, and safety tips Detailed chapters on foundations, framing, siding, roofing, wiring, plumbing, and finishing touches Blueprint plan packages are easily ordered, including PDF and CAD files Enhance your property with a new beautiful outbuilding! Adding a backyard storage shed, a new detached garage, an attractive playhouse, or any other type of utility building not only improves the functionality of your home, it also adds value to your property. Whether you want to build one yourself, order a project plan, or you just want to know the basics before you hire the work out to someone else, this updated guide will help! This book contains step-by-step instructions for constructing and designing more than 100 barns, sheds, and other types of outbuildings in a variety of shapes and sizes. Providing an overview on safety, planning, tools, and materials, you'll also learn everything you need to know about foundations, framing, roofing, wiring, and more. Then, choose between designing and building a shed or barn from scratch, buying a kit, or ordering a plan package within these pages. Inside, you can select from dozens of ready-to-build plan packages and order readily available construction blueprints, CAD files, cost estimates, and materials lists. Written with the do-it-yourselfer in mind, Ultimate Guide: Barns, Sheds, and Outbuildings will help you prepare, plan, design, and decide which outbuilding option is best for you! Review Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and landscaping; and grilling. Creative Homeowner's books stand out from other publications with their complete and easy-to-follow instructions, up-to-date information, and extensive use of color photography. Among its best-selling titles are Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement, Updated Edition; Ultimate Guide: Plumbing, 4th Updated Edition; and Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 8th Updated Edition. From the Back Cover BUILD A BETTER BACKYARD Enhance your property with a beautiful outbuilding! Whether you want to build one yourself or order a project plan, this guide contains step-by-step instructions for constructing and designing more than 100 barns, sheds, and other types of outbuildings in a variety of shapes and sizes. Providing an overview on safety, planning, tools, and materials, you'll also learn everything you need to know about foundations, framing, roofing, wiring, and more. Then choose between designing and building a shed or barn from scratch, buying a kit, or ordering a plan package within these pages. This book will help you prepare, plan, design, and decide which outbuilding option is best for you! What's in this book? Over 100 outbuilding projects and plans for barns, sheds, and garages An overview on planning, tools, materials, and safety tips Detailed chapters on foundations, framing, siding, roofing, wiring, plumbing, and finishing touches Step-by-step instructions for every aspect of the construction process with coordinating full-color photography Blueprint plan packages to easily order, along with PDF and CAD files A terms glossary and a list of additional resources About the Author Consumers recognize Creative Homeowner as their leading and trusted source for the best information, inspiration, and instruction related to the house and home. Creative Homeowner is the preeminent publisher of books on all aspects of decorating and design; home repair and improvement; house plans; gardening and lands

Package Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 2.0 inches

Languages: English