Shed How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our shed step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How to Frame a Shed

General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor and mason Mark McCullough how to frame walls while rebuilding Mark’s chicken coop shed.
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How to Wire a Shed for Electricity

Master electrician Heath Eastman helps Mason Mark McCullough wire his chicken barn for lights and power.
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How to Install Shingles on a Shed

In this DIY Smarts project, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to reshingle an old shed’s roof.
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How to Build a Pallet Wood Shed

Need a place to store firewood in your yard? A pallet wood shed is an easy way to keep wood dry and accessible. Here are the steps you need to follow to build one yourself.
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5 Steps to a Sweet Shed

From "she-sheds" to man caves, sheds have gone from humble storage units to social-media darlings. Love the idea, but feeling daunted? Here’s how to get an outstanding outbuilding of your own
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All About Garden Sheds

Whether you have small or large garden shed plans, we offer an all-encompassing guide on your installing, building, and purchasing options, as well as designing and custom accenting your cozy workspace.
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Design Ideas: 8 Sheds You’ll Love

Dreaming of a gorgeous guest house? A zen yoga den? A drool-worthy workshop? Here are a few ways to turn an ordinary shed into an outdoor oasis!
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How to Run Electricity to a Shed

Electrician Scott Caron shows us how he powers an outbuilding—which takes wiring knowledge as well as lots of digging.
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How to Build a Storm Shelter

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to pour a massive concrete storm shelter. Read on to also learn more about design considerations and guidelines to keep you safe from the storm.
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8 She-Shed Design Ideas With Staying Power

You won't tire of these creative ideas after a season spent in your hideaway
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A Garden Shed That Doubles as a Gate

Using some salvaged materials and a design all his own, TOH reader David Campbell built a great-looking passthrough shed for gardening gear
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Beyond the Basic Shed

These practical yet stylish backyard structures offer more than a place to store the mower.