DIY Shed Building - Practical Tips in Pictures

I am not a carpenter but I enjoy tackling new challenges. I've been wanting to build a shed/garage in my backyard for a few years and finally had the time and money to do so. I spent many hours online and in magazines researching and planning. I knew I would be working alone so I had to plan things a bit differently than if I had helpers. I stole some great ideas from others before and during this adventure and I hope someone will be able to steal something from me here.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• Shed
• 16 x 12 Shed
• DIY
• Backyard Shed
• Garage

[davislaughlin]

If you insulate it, I'd buy some R-13 or maybe even R-11 insulation that comes in rolls or 'batts,' 16 inches wide (if you build your walls with 16 inch centers like mine. You could get by with 24 inch centers too. Get the insulation that has the facing (paper covering) on one side. Cut the pieces to fit and shove it into the spaces between studs. It should fit snug or you could also staple it onto the studs. You'd have to put in an interior wall to cover the insulation.

[davislaughlin]

Angie - Thanks. The floor is concrete. The pictures of the foundation being poured for the 'slab' also became the floor. There are other ways to do a floor but I wanted something for finished and solid. For something your size you easily just put together a deck-like floor, using treated 2x4's as a base and laying deck boards over them. I'd really look into the concrete though. So much nicer. I didn't insulate this shed, but it would be easy to do.

[jw200]

Very nice work you have done there. Looks very professional and fits perfectly to the house.

[houstonexxx]

Very Nice Job ! I love to do projects by myself even if sometimes i break even on it if had a contractor do it . But i would like to know ,"and im sure some future you tubers too" , how much did you save doing this project vs paying a contractor? Great job again .

[BreakfastBentoBox]

great work, and planning. nice execution.

[angiemicn]

This is the best video i've seen on the subject! Thank you very much for your time and effort. I'm building a 6x8 playhouse right now, this is so helpful.

I appreciate it.

What kind of insulation did you use, if you don't mind. Having a hard time deciding, I'm in Southern Ca. And the floor. The playhouse is a modified doghouse. thanks in advance, love your work, angie b

[vlineguy]

very nice job!!!!!

[tconrad1510]

I like your organized, methodical approach. The end result - looks very professional! Thanks for sharing.