How To Build A Carport: The Basics

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Protecting our vehicles from the elements has always been a concern of car owners. Fortunately, bricks and cement are not always necessary ingredients if you decide to build a carport to keep your car in. If you want some initial pointers on how to build a carport, carry on reading… Carport vs Garage. A carport [...]

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How To Build A Pole Barn: The Basics

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A pole barn is the simplest form of shed. It is constructed using poles onto which a roof is placed. They are traditionally used to shelter cattle or store agricultural equipment, but there’s no reason why you shouldn’t use one in your yard as they can be whatever size you want. Here are some tips [...]

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Shed Blueprints: Are They Necessary?

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In a word, “yes”! Shed blueprints do sound rather dramatic. Aren’t they what builders use to build houses? However, one of my early mistakes was not planning one of the sheds I made sufficiently well. I had made plenty before, so I thought I had it worked out. I didn’t factor in that the design [...]

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Shed Designs: An Overview

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When I am planning a shed, I sometimes get carried away and want to start straight away. Experience has shown me that I need to apply the brakes to ensure the shed I build is what I really need. After all, it’s my money. With this is mind, the key aspect of your shed that [...]

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How To Build A Shed: The Basics

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Over the years, I’ve invested a small fortune in tools for woodworking and the garden. I could keep them in the garage, but I prefer to keep them in a separate shed because I like to keep sharp objects well away from my car! When building a shed, there are various things which I need [...]

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Build A Shed: The Launch!

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Welcome to my new blog! My fondest boyhood memories are of the hours, days and weekends that my pop and I spent doing woodwork. Pop was a carpenter by trade and by passion. As such, our house was filled with tables, chairs and cabinets all made with his own hands. They’re a great legacy now [...]

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