Building a backyard shed is a way to add an extra room for hobbies or increase a property’s storage capacity for tools, seasonal items, or gardening supplies—especially when there’s no garage. Sheds ...

Dear Jenni: It doesn’t take long for a garage, no matter how large, to fill up with garden and yard tools, lawn mowers and various “necessities” to keep a house and yard looking good. It’s almost as ...

If you're like most homeowners, you likely own a bunch of things that help you stay on top of the maintenance that comes with owning a house. From lawnmowers and edge trimmers to gardening tools, ...

Construct your shed on a solid foundation that’s a minimum of two inches off the ground. If any part of the floor is in ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

As you start planning to fit your tools, gardening gear and outdoor decor into a small space, a new shed can be a tempting option as a late fall job or a plan for early spring. With proper planning, ...

I'd like to build a wood shed to hold firewood. I'd like to build a raised structure supported on concrete blocks or some other kind of foundation, if possible. Traditionally, people either just throw ...