Tim Carter demonstrates how to place the concrete piers for his DIY shed. You have to take into consideration how the posts and hold-down anchors will rest on top of the pier. Both must have solid bearing and not be at the edge of the concrete. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and Read More »
Shed Foundation Layout Video Tim Carter demonstrates how to layout a foundation for a DIY shed. The outer dimensions of this shed will be exactly 16 feet wide and 24 feet deep. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED Read More »
Tim Carter demonstrates how a laser level sensor works while trying to get ground level for the shed building. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: http://test.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: http://test.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: http://test.askthebuilder.com/garden-sheds SHED RAMPS: http://test.askthebuilder.com/shed-ramps/ ACTUAL Read More »
Tim Carter talks about how easy it is to rent an excavator to use for leveling ground and digging holes for a DIY shed. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: http://test.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: http://test.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: Read More »
Tim Carter demonstrates in his DIY shed project how to level the ground. Making the ground level before you start helps make the project go faster. Level ground also helps to make adjustments so the drainage around the shed is good and there's no ponding water. You can level the ground by hand or used Read More »
Tim Carter demonstrates how to get things level while building a shed using a modern laser level and a traditional optical builder's transit.
Granny Pod House Tips Occupant must be involved in planning Single story is best, but you may want an attic for future use Watch helpful videos below When occupant moves out, rent space on Airbnb CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I believe I need a granny pod. My mother-in-law Read More »
Joe is an inventor / tinkerer who lives in Wisconsin. He loves to ice fish, but sometimes the fish move around. He thought he'd make a Bob House that moves with the fish. This video was featured in the January 25, 2015 AsktheBuilder Newsletter.
Bob Monninger had a shed built at his Antioch, Illinois home. Let him finish the tale. "I had a shed built this summer by a company called Tuff Shed. It's a very good one, 10 X 14, all wood. It sits on a concrete slab. I have installed insulation on all four walls, the ceiling, and the Read More »
John Sneddon, who hails from Glasgow, Scotland, in the United Kingdom, just purchased a metal shed and realizes he could have an issue with condensation. "Hi there, I have just purchased a Yardmaster 10ft x 13ft Metal Shed but have just found out that these are prone to condensation inside. What I am looking to do Read More »
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