STORAGE SHED
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x GARDEN SHED
x SHED (STORAGE)
x TOOL SHED
x UTILITY SHED
xx BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
xx GARDENING TOOL STORAGE & TOTE
xx OUTDOOR SHELTER
xx STORAGE
Photos show two styles of outside storage units, one a small shed and the other an addition to an outside wall. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1971 (v.49#7) pg. L10 (92+)
Photo shows lawn storage closet, 7ft. high, 6ft. wide and 3ft. deep. Est. cost: $65. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1972 (v.50#7) pg. 43
Eleven pages show how to plan your lot for outdoor living and adequate outdoor storage. Lot plans for four conventional lots shown. Seventeen outdoor living area photos and nine outdoor storage unit photos suggest a variety of approaches. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1973 (v.51#6) pg. 52
Drawing of a storage hut with acrylic sheets at the peak of the roof. Can be used as a potting lean-to, for storage, etc. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1975 (v.53#6) pg. 51
Outdoor storage unit is built in modules to accommodate a mower, lawn chairs, etc. with a sandbox nestled against one side. BH&G Project plan available. Est. cost: $57. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1976 (v.54#7) pg. 68
Sketch shows how to build a patio locker and workshelf for storage. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1978 (v.56#6) pg. 124
Sketch shows how to build a storage/trash enclosure behind a greenhouse, with bins for bulk storage and composting. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1978 (v.56#6) pg. 126
Backyard storage shed and deck combination. Deck is 20-ft. wide with an 11x12-ft. shed. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1979 (v.57#10) pg. 74
Backyard shed. Determining what makes a good shed plus construction advice. CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Jun 2000 (v.23#8) pg. 40
Build an L-shaped garden shed with added architectural details that give it a cheerful Scandanavian look, including a cupola and window box. Uses standard house framing techniques. CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1989 (v.12#8) pg. 14
Storage shed features plenty of storage space (96"x96"), double-door access, greenhouse styling, and a low-maintenance exterior. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jun 1989 (v.12#9) pg. 24
Great garden shed (8-ft square) has a barn-style roof and double doors on one end. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Aug 1993 (v.16#11) pg. 15
Transfer station. Weather-proof garbage and recycling shed (52"x29"x48" high) has a hinged top and front access via two frame and panel doors. CANADIAN WORKSHOP May 1997 (v.20#8) pg. 52
Tips on building a pen or shed that is "square, plumb and level." Includes tricks for establishing an elevation and for making a simple plumb bob. COUNTRYSIDE & SMALL STOCK JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1987 (v.71#5) pg. 20
Lean-to storage shed with aluminum framing is set on a 94"x30" concrete slab. Square aluminum tubing forms the framework, which is then covered with exterior plywood. Two large doors provide easy access. Shed attached to an existing building. Est. cost: $135. FAMILY HANDYMAN #99 Aug 1967 (v.17#4) pg. 24
A 10x16-ft. storage shed with large sliding doors sets on 2x6 floor joists above ground level and has a wood fiberboard floor. The 2x4 framing is covered with 4x8-ft. woodfiber panels on the sidewalls. FAMILY HANDYMAN #134 Mar 1972 (v.22#3) pg. 40
Tool shed attaches to the house and is built from Ruf X90 hardboard with fiberglass-paneled roof. Est. cost: $135. FAMILY HANDYMAN #137 Aug 1972 (v.22#6) pg. 32
Shed/greenhouse combination is a 5x10-ft. redwood shed with an aluminum frame greenhouse attached to one side. FAMILY HANDYMAN #138 Sep 1972 (v.22#7) pg. 40
How to build an 8-ft. square wooden storage barn from a kit. Includes photos and step-by-step instructions. FAMILY HANDYMAN #166 Sep 1975 (v.25#7) pg. 36
How to assemble a pre-cut backyard storage barn. FAMILY HANDYMAN #191 Jul-Aug 1978 (v.28#6) pg. 42
Tips on setting up metal buildings. FAMILY HANDYMAN #199 May-Jun 1979 (v.29#5) pg. 28
Tip: How to install a window in a metal utility building. FAMILY HANDYMAN #213 Nov 1980 (v.30#9) pg. 108
Storage shed for firewood and garden tools. 10x12-ft. unit costs $400. FAMILY HANDYMAN #231 Sep 1982 (v.32#7) pg. 92
Build this open-air solar workshop. Use as a shop or a shed. Workspace is doubled by opening the doors and rolling your equipment out onto the concrete apron. Building measures 10x12-ft. FAMILY HANDYMAN #236 Feb 1983 (v.33#2) pg. 22
Mini barn-garage for maximum storage. Basically its sheet lumber and simple framing members. Overall dimensions are approximately 8-ft. sq. and 8-ft. tall. Est. cost: $400. FAMILY HANDYMAN #257 Mar 1985 (v.35#3) pg. 23
Tips on repainting a steel garden shed (storage shed). FAMILY HANDYMAN #271 Sep 1986 (v.36#7) pg. 50
Contemporary storage shed (14x16-ft.) is framed entirely with 2x4s. Features a full-length clerestory window. First place winner in outdoor project contest. FAMILY HANDYMAN #279 May-Jun 1987 (v.37#5) pg. 40
Quaint garden shed (10x12-ft.) features a post-supported wood floor, a metal roof, a Dutch door and shuttered windows. FAMILY HANDYMAN #340 Jul-Aug 1993 (v.43#7) pg. 48
Backyard storage shed (8x12-ft. x 9-ft high) is economical and easy to build using a truss system. Incorporates a secure roll-up steel door and skylights. Est. cost: $1200. FAMILY HANDYMAN #359 Jun 1995 (v.45#6) pg. 68
Stone-and-timber yard shed (13x18-ft.) on a concrete pad has a front porch that shelters the windowed double doors. It has a Dutch roof, shingled with cedar shakes. Walls are constructed from fieldstone below the window level, with board and batten above. Each sidewall has two double-hung windows. Est. cost $3,300. FAMILY HANDYMAN #366 Mar 1996 (v.46#3) pg. 30
Storage bump-out. Small storage shed to build off the back of a garage. Basic design can be altered to create a workshop, greenhouse or car extension. FAMILY HANDYMAN #368 May 1996 (v.46#5) pg. 50
An old-fashioned post-and-beam shed (10x12-ft.) has a roll-up steel door, steel roof panels, cedar trim and plywood siding. Est. cost: $2,250 FAMILY HANDYMAN #379 Jun 1997 (v.47#6) pg. 34
Job-site shack. A modular tool shed that is roomy, well lit, and secure. The shack knocks down quickly and fits in the back of a pickup truck. Est. cost: $700. FINE HOMEBUILDING #21 Jun-Jul 1984 pg. 44
Straw-bale studio. A cheap, sturdy structure with good thermal performance features walls built of straw bales and stuccoed inside and out. FINE HOMEBUILDING #24 Dec 1984-Jan 1985 pg. 70
Choosing storage sheds. How to assess your needs, select a structure and determine the type of flooring. FLOWER & GARDEN Aug-Sep 1994 (v.38#4) pg. 16
How to prepare a form and pour a concrete pad (floor) for your garden shed. HOME MECHANIX #699 Jul 1986 (v.82) pg. 71
Backyard storage building features lots of light and ventilation and a big interior workspace. Some design and construction information for this 8x12-ft. unit are included, but detailed plans may have to be ordered. Est. cost: $1000. HOME MECHANIX #707 Mar 1987 (v.83) pg. 40
Shop and shed. Versatile 240 sq.ft. outbuilding is a great place to work and provides lots of storage. A concrete slab foundation, 24" wall-stud spacing and site-built roof trusses keep costs down. HOME MECHANIX #710 Jun 1987 (v.83) pg. 62
Stylish storage. Build this good looking 8x10-ft. shed in modular sections. It features a gabled roof with fan windows, wraparound deck, plywood siding, etc. Est. cost: $1000. HOME MECHANIX #731 Mar 1989 (v.85) pg. 28
Outer spaces. Enjoy the outdoors and gain extra storage space with one of these four backyard buildings. (1) Gazebo with the floor raised 4-ft. above ground level. (2) Tool shed with a top that serves as a planter. (3) Arbor featuring built-in planters, trellis, and storage benches. (4) Screen house with a false mansard roof and very wide eaves. HOME MECHANIX #736 Aug 1989 (v.85) pg. 44
The ultimate backyard shed (12x14-ft.) plus a surrounding wooden deck. Features include double doors at both ends and extra height. Only limited construction information. HOME MECHANIX #758 Sep 1991 (v.87) pg. 54
Stylish sheds. Three easy-to-build storage structures. (1) Irish garden shed (8x10-ft.) features stacked-log walls. (2) Pool pavilion (4x34-ft.) features storage shed, breezeway and shower stall. (3) Yard shed with angular walls and a steep-pitched roof. HOME MECHANIX #778 Sep 1993 (v.89) pg. 64
Sensational sheds. Four distinctive designs for outdoor storage buildings. (1) Garden shed features a building technique borrowed from pole barn architecture (the entire 7x10-ft. structure is suspended from 4 corner posts). (2) Traditional 8x12-ft. barn style with a gambrel-style roof. (3) Cottage shed kit (10x20-ft.) combines storage and changing room for a swimming pool. (4) Log-cabin kit (10x16-ft.). HOME MECHANIX #788 Sep 1994 (v.90) pg. 37
A look at storage buildings that can end garage clutter. Includes drawing for a barn-style building. Detailed plans are available for free from Georgia-Pacific Corp. HOMEOWNER Jun 1985 (v.10#5) pg. 46
Tip on securely fastening a small metal storage shed to a concrete slab floor. HOMEOWNER Jun 1988 (v.13#5) pg. 12
How to construct a board fence that looks good from both sides and includes sheltered storage. HOMEOWNERS HOW TO May-Jun 1979 (v.4#3) pg. 96
Sequence photos show some of the steps in the construction of a Kit-built storage barn. HOMEOWNERS HOW TO Jul-Aug 1979 (v.4#4) pg. 29
Lean-to toolshed is made from corrugated fiberglass panels over a simple wooden frame. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #491 Apr 1969 (v.65) pg. 96
Build a gazebo-storage shed. Cottage-style shed, 8x16ft., has an octagonal-shaped gazebo as a porch. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #519 Aug 1971 (v.67) pg. 91
Octagon-shaped storage building is built by prefabricating the sides, bolting them to the concrete base and then adding the octagon roof. One side of the unit is a door. Octagon-shaped windows give an added touch to the design. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #566 Jul 1975 (v.71) pg. 38
Super shed. Backyard storage shed is built on a platform to eliminate need for a level site. Occupies an 8x9 ft. ground area. Has a small firewood storage platform on one end. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #623 Apr 1980 (v.76) pg. 74
Utility shed (8x12-ft) is built on a platform so that it may be moved to any location. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #635 Apr 1981 (v.77) pg. 26
Build this combination garden shed and greenhouse. Built on an 8x12 floor plan. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #637 Jun 1981 (v.77) pg. 47
Build a lean-to storage shed against your house or garage. This 2x6-ft. unit features pegboard interior walls to facilitate tool storage. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #647 Apr 1982 (v.78) pg. 88
An alpine-style storage shed features a Dutch door, double doors for equipment and two windows trimmed with shutters. Basic shed measures 8x12-ft. The shed is built on 6x6 sleepers which rest on the ground. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #649 Jun 1982 (v.78) pg. 41
Build an add-on garden toolshed against the wall of another building. Includes a barrel bin for cleaning caked earth from tools and a container of sand and oil that coat tools to prevent rust. MOTHER EARTH NEWS #95 Sep-Oct 1985 pg. 76
How to build using post and beam framing. Includes plans for constructing a storage shed. NEW SHELTER Mar 1980 (v.1#2) pg. 57
Super shed. A hinged attic floor in this storage shed creates extra storage space. NEW SHELTER May-Jun 1984 (v.5#5) pg. 90
Stabilizing a structurally sagging outbuilding. Tips on reinforcing roof, walls, etc. OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1995 (v.23#4) pg. 44
Three-in-one garden shed. Includes storage for yard tools, space for a cord of firewood and a workshop area. Estimated cost: $600. ORGANIC GARDENING Sep 1980 (v.27#9) pg. 48
A 4x8-ft. garden storage shed with mansard roof and two large doors with built-in shelves (on the inside face). ORGANIC GARDENING Dec 1989 (v.36#11) pg. 56
Rustic storage shelter built from logs which you cut yourself using a chain saw. Both nailed and fitted construction. Includes a patio made from log ends. POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1966 (v.125#4) pg. 140
Miniature garages for motorcycles, riding mowers, tractors, etc. POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1966 (v.126#5) pg. 179
Fence includes toolshed section for mower and garden tools. POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1969 (v.131#4) pg. 164
Backyard playhouse/storage shed comes in four styles: Western, Cape Cod, Swiss Modern or Vermonter. Plans must be ordered. Est. cost: $228. POPULAR MECHANICS May 1970 (v.133#5) pg. 110
A two-level backyard storage building has carriage house styling and can be adapted to several uses. Built from available plans costing $4. POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1972 (v.137#3) pg. 55
Storage barn has a Dutch colonial architectural style and is set on a concrete foundation. Plans for this 10x14-ft. structure must be ordered. Est. cost: $400. POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1972 (v.138#2) pg. 64
Plans for three attractive backyard playhouses and/or storage buildings. (1) Storybook cottage, (2) The Southern, (3) A-Frame with loft. Plans can be ordered for $4 each. POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1973 (v.140#1) pg. 162
Three facelifting ideas for metal or wooden storage buildings. Built-in seating, new roofs or decorative trellis-work can perk up the looks of a storage building. POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1974 (v.142#3) pg. 146
Build PM's everything shed. Easy-to-build garden shed uses T-1-11 siding over 2x4 frame. Flat roof unit is 10-ft. long, 6-ft. wide and almost 10-ft. tall. The door has storage shelves and is one entire end of the shed. Shed sits on a wooden deck off the ground. Est. cost: $600. POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1977 (v.147#4) pg. 121
Solar-heated storage shed you can build yourself. Unit shown is 12x11x10-ft. tall. Construction is conventional framing covered with plywood siding and solar collection panels for the roof. POPULAR MECHANICS Sep 1978 (v.150#3) pg. 127
Build PM's backyard utility shed. Good design provides storage for yard tools and 3.5 cords of firewood, plus 48 sq.ft. of workspace. Dimensions: 22' long, 6.5' wide. Four sliding doors provide access. POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1980 (v.153#3) pg. 139
Build this solar garden shed. Barn-shaped storage shed features a built-in greenhouse covered with plastic film. Unit is 8' wide and 10' long. Construction is 2x4 framing covered with plywood siding. Gambrel style roof. POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1981 (v.155#3) pg. 136
Combination garden supply shed and miniature greenhouse. POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1982 (v.157#6) pg. 110
Simple tool shed attaches to the outside wall of a garage or house. POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1982 (v.157#6) pg. 113
All-purpose shed is designed to store long-handled garden tools. The front and sides of the shed itself open out as a single triangular-shaped storage door. POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1982 (v.157#6) pg. 114
A 12x16-ft. storage barn for your backyard. Basic construction is illustrated, but plans must be ordered. POPULAR MECHANICS Mar 1983 (v.159#3) pg. 102
Compact garden shed to store your lawn mower. The top of the shed is a planter box. POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1983 (v.160#2) pg. 80
Build a multipurpose utility shed (12x16-ft.) which can be expanded to store a compact car. Basic construction concept shown, but plans must be ordered to get all details. POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1985 (v.162#4) pg. 60
Build a backyard storage shed (7x9-ft) using traditional construction techniques (2x4 framing, site-built trusses, plywood floor, lapped siding). POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1995 (v.172#6) pg. 90
Nine plans for outdoor storage buildings and sheds. POPULAR SCIENCE May 1965 (v.186#5) pg. 130
Tool shed, dog house combination. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1965 (v.187#2) pg. 128
Store things where you use them. Seven outdoor storage cabinet ideas. POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1966 (v.188#4) pg. 144
Hexagon-shaped storage tower is 6 ft. high and holds garden tools and barbeque equipment. POPULAR SCIENCE Sep 1966 (v.189#3) pg. 152
An 8x12-ft. storage shed shaped like a barn has a concrete floor. POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1968 (v.192#4) pg. 150
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1968 (v.193#4) pg. 150
Storage shed addition to a carport makes space for keeping lawn and garden tools. POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1969 (v.194#6) pg. 130
Outdoor building is based on design of village firehouse with three varying roof designs to compliment your house. Foundation size is 8x14ft. Can include pool dressing rooms, dog kennel and lots of storage (over 500 cubic feet). POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1971 (v.198#4) pg. 106
Simple storage shed with a slanted roof is constructed with 2x2 framework covered with Texture 1-11 plywood. Units can be clustered to form a privacy fence. POPULAR SCIENCE May 1973 (v.202#5) pg. 114
Add a patio cover with a floating shed. A 3.5x14-ft. storage shed sets several inches off the ground on 4x4 post legs. The shed has two pairs of sliding doors for easy access on one side, and a built-in bench on the other side. The entire shed is used to support one end of a patio roof that is attached to the house on the other end. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1975 (v.207#2) pg. 86
Contemporary-style backyard shed organizes storage. Consists of a main shed (6x12-ft.), plus three attached cubicals for tool storage and dog house. Sided with vertically-grooved structural plywood panels over a 2x4 framework with 2x6 roof framing. Attic storage area is reached by a ladder from the outside. POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1976 (v.208#4) pg. 126
Tips on selecting and erecting metal storage sheds. POPULAR SCIENCE Apr 1976 (v.208#4) pg. 132
Barbecue storage shed. One wall of this outdoor storage shed is built of masonry and has a brick barbecue pit and warming oven. Behind this wall there is an 8x8-ft. storage building. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1976 (v.209#2) pg. 96
How to build a small shed for storing flammables away from the house. POPULAR SCIENCE Dec 1977 (v.211#6) pg. 138
Build a cedar-sided yard shed with storage for wood, trash cans and a lockable section for bikes. POPULAR SCIENCE May 1979 (v.214#5) pg. 116
Double-duty stair tower is a play tower for children with storage compartments for lawn tools beneath. POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1979 (v.215#1) pg. 110
Tip: How to repair sliding door sliders on a metal storage shed. POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1980 (v.217#4) pg. 155
4-in-1 backyard center features a cold frame, potting table, barbecue area and storage shed. Constructed of exterior plywood. Plans must be ordered. POPULAR SCIENCE Jun 1981 (v.218#6) pg. 98
Dual-storage garden shelter. Two storage sheds stand high-and-dry on one pedestal deck that includes a built-in sandbox. Deck measures 11x16-ft. Each shed is 88"x67". POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1986 (v.228#3) pg. 87
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Jul 1986 (v.229#1) pg. 6
A shed for all seasons. One wall opens up to provide a 10-ft. wide opening for easy access when needed. Shed measures 10x12-ft. The hip roof has a 16" overhang all around. Outside is covered with cedar shakes. PRACTICAL HOMEOWNER Mar 1988 (v.3#3) pg. 54
A-frame playhouse or storage shelter. SCIENCE & MECHANICS Aug 1964 (v.35#8) pg. 76
Inexpensive swinging doors for storage buildings are made from 3/4" exterior plywood, seal tight, open wide, and are not inviting to vandals. SKINNED KNUCKLES #212 Mar 1994 (v.18#8) pg. 23
Combination garden shed and chicken coop is built on 3 levels. SUNSET Jul 1990 (v.185#1) pg. 82B
Post-mounted shed can be placed next to a garden or flower bed where you need to store shovels, rakes, supplies, etc. Built from three sheets of exterior T-1-11cedar plywood and roofed with cedar shakes. Overall dimensions: 43"x23"x81" tall. WOOD MAGAZINE #123 Apr 2000 (v.17#3) pg. 50, Insert
Basic construction techniques for building a garden shed or outdoor workshop. Covers framing, doors, windows, floors, roofs, etc. WOODWORKER #1037 Apr 1980 (v.84) pg. 220
Tips on constructing a free-standing or attached building suitable for use as a workshop. WOODWORKER #1108 Mar 1986 (v.90#3) pg. 250, 255
Outdoor storage shed with free-standing pergola. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1964 (v.20#3) pg. 46
A 6-ft. square outdoor playhouse or tool shed constructed mostly of plywood. WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1969 (v.25#4) pg. 18
A 10x12-ft. storage shed. Plywood walls have batten strips added for decoration. Dutch-door is 4-ft. wide to accommodate large garden equipment. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1977 (v.33#2) pg. 46
Redwood utility building. Part 1. An 8x12-ft. building that can serve as a small shop, for garden storage, etc. Construction of the platform and framing. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1978 (v.34#3) pg. 113
Redwood utility building. Part 2. How to erect the roof trusses, sheet the roof and sides and finish inside and out. WORKBENCH Jul-Aug 1978 (v.34#4) pg. 46
Versatile storage shed has a porch area for plants or people. A 12x16-ft. wooden platform is built a few inches above ground level on wooden piers. A 12x8-ft. storage shed occupies half the platform and a porch occupies the other half. Est. cost: $500. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1979 (v.35#3) pg. 60
Children's two-story playhouse is combined with storage. This 5x8-ft. unit features a balcony on the second story and "Swiss-Alpine" styling. WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1982 (v.38#5) pg. 22
Back yard storage shed (7x10-ft.) features a wooden floor, shiplapped rough-sawn siding, and two barn sash windows. Design is suitable for a "historic district" neighborhood. Est. cost: $400. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1985 (v.41#3) pg. 9
Outbuilding on a budget. Dog kennel with a concrete slab is converted into a backyard retreat. Some tips. WORKBENCH Mar-Apr 1987 (v.43#2) pg. 40
Build this 8x12-ft. outdoor storage building with a lean-to style roof. Large doors on the front and back open up for maximum access to storage areas. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1989 (v.45#3) pg. 36
A shed to go. This strong, lightweight 10x12-ft. structure requires less material than conventional construction. Est. cost: $500-$700. WORKBENCH Apr-May 1995 (v.51#2) pg. 28
Garden tool shed is constructed on an 8x10-ft. platform of pressure treated joists and plywood. Wall and roof framing is conventional. One end has a large double door. Accessories include a storage loft, built-in workbench and a removable ramp for getting large rolling objects into and out of the shed. Complete instructions included. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1998 (v.54#3) pg. 26, 38
Added Info WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1998 (v.54#6) pg. 10
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