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 ...

Sheds may seem like simple home additions you could even DIY, but things can get complicated if yours requires a permit and ...

Almost all of us need a little place to store outdoor stuff — garden tools, recycling bins, the lawn mower, bicycles or other outdoor gear — and building a shed is one of the best ways to create ...

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 ...

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 been in the construction business, I’ve accumulated used plywood, 2x4s, and other miscellaneous wood. One day, my 9-year-old great-grandson, Aiden, asked me if we could build a playhouse, so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Maintaining a garden can be one of the most rewarding activities, but it often comes with its fair share ...