Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures of How to Build a Garden Shed Addition

By Jeff Gorton
Storage for outdoor tools and toys, a step away from your back door. Read an overview on how to build a garden shed addition.
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How to Build a Garden Shed Addition-Step 1
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1. Establish the size of the shed by laying out and cutting the treated 2x4 bottom plates. To accurately space and mark the posts, use as patterns a 2x4 cut to the width of the window sash plus 1/8 in., and a small section of 4x4. Drive reference stakes along the house or garage to mark the corners and establish the floor height. Then lay the plates on the ground to establish the approximate perimeter.
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