Sheds

Add a little space to your yard by building your own DIY shed and have the perfect place for storing all of your outdoor equipment and tools.

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8 Fall Landscaping Myths You Need to Stop Believing

When the air turns crisp and the leaves turn brown, many people's thoughts turn to bonfires, apple cider and Halloween. But hardcore gardeners know that it's not quite time to lock up the garden shed! To help you get the most out of your late-season chores, here are 8 landscaping myths that have the potential to derail your autumnal bliss. Get set for winter the right way, and you'll thank us in spring!

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How to Build a Game Day Shed

A wide-open design perfect for work and play.


Reader Project: Cedar Garden Shed and Fire Pit

The Family Handyman reader Kurt Schmatzhagen sent us photos of the shed he built in his backyard using our Ultimate...


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15 Shed Building Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The Family Handyman editors have decades of experience building sheds. Here, they share their top lessons learned, so you can...


How to Build a Post and Beam Pavilion

Does it seem like whenever you want to spend your day off outside, the weather foils your plans? Rain and...

Finally Build Your Dream Shed

Build your dream shed with easy access, storage galore and a private porch for lounging. Here's how to do it:


11 Ideas for Organizing Your Shed

Looking for ways to clean up your garden shed mess? We've got the best projects for organizing your shed and...


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10 Awesome DIY Cabin Projects

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have to give up your home improvements! Here are 10 DIY...

Reader Project: Cover-Worthy Shed

A few years back, I saw this article in the magazine and decided that one day I would build one,...


Reader Project: Amazing Yellow Shed

I built this Dream Shed with help from my son for a client and they absolutely love it. I used...


Reader Project: Modified Dream Shed

Based on Dream Shed plans from The Family Handyman’s 2013 issue, reader Alan Luebs put a creative spin on his...


Reader Project: Shed Plus Shelter

This version of The Family Handyman’s Shed Plus Shelter, originally published in the July/August 2012 issue, looks amazing in its...


12 Ideas for Turning a Storage Shed into a Relaxing Space

Who said a shed can only be used for storing tools? You can turn it into an inspiring and comfortable...

Severe Weather Guide: How to tie big items down

You've probably seen the photos of plastic drinking straws driven into telephone poles during a hurricane. If high winds can...


2016 Shed

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the Multipurpose Shed in the July/August 2016 issue.


2015 Shed Drawings and Material List

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the Perfectly Practical Shed in the July/August 2015 issue.


2014 Shed

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the 2014 Ultimate Garden Shed


Dream Shed Made Easy

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the 2013 Dream Shed Made Easy


How to Build a Shed With a Front Porch

Materials List and Shed Construction Drawings for the 2012 Shed With a Front Porch