Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building: Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Constructing Your Own Shed, Studio, or Tiny House

Author:   Lee Mothes
Publisher:   Workman Publishing
ISBN:  

9781635869606


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   07 May 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building: Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Constructing Your Own Shed, Studio, or Tiny House


Overview

Design and build a simple backyard structure-from a basic garden shed or chicken coop to a fully finished tiny house-even if you've never built anything before! In this inspiring beginner's guide to building, author Lee Mothes illustrates the entire process from start to finish, beginning with site evaluation and ending with a finished building. Using his own detailed drawings and clear step-by-step instructions, Mothes shows how to: - Build one small (6' x 8') structure-suitable for use as a workshop, studio, garden shed, playhouse, or chicken coop. - Use that basic knowledge to build a more permanent structure, such as a tiny cabin, granny flat, or home office. - Modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or adding rooms. You'll end up with an attractive, functional building, as well as construction skills you can use for a lifetime.

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Author:   Lee Mothes
Publisher:   Workman Publishing
Imprint:   Storey Publishing LLC
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.20cm
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9781635869606


ISBN 10:   1635869609
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   07 May 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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""A great building primer to get your hammer swinging. Helpful illustrations and straight-forward examples that are easy to follow.""--Derek ""Deek"" Diedricksen, author of Tree Houses within Reach, Micro Living, and Microshelters


Author Information

Lee Mothes is a carpenter, artist, art teacher, and the author of Keep Out! He studied architectural design, has worked as a full-time carpenter, and has taught hands-on carpentry courses. He lives in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.

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