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Building a shed? See how an expert does it. Building a shed is a complex undertaking that involves many different skills and can easily blindside you with questions you didn’t anticipate. To help your project go smoothly, we developed this how-to video to fully prepare you for what to expect and how best to approach the job to ensure success.

Invest an hour and a half to get up to speed. Let Rick Arnold guide you through sixteen nicely paced episodes that show you how to start with the right foundation, measure for a perfect fit, construct and raise the walls, install door and window modules, attach siding, build trusses, and shingle the roof.

Learn additional techniques as you build your shed. Plus you’ll also find additional options for a laying a sturdy foundation and when to use each, how to build your own custom double doors, add interior shelving, construct a handy equipment ramp, and even landscape your shed.

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Visualize critical steps with 3-D plans. Before you begin, you’ll already have a complete overview of the project because demonstrations are illustrated with 3-D diagrams that show you the shed from all angles. Plus you can easily review the video at any time to take another look.

Enjoy this mini-course in home building. With this video guide you’ll gain the know-how and confidence to build a handsome shed to complement your home. And you’ll also master a variety of techniques to help you accomplish other home improvement projects such as: installing flashings, timesaving ways to cut lumber, using a story pole, and more.

Master builder Rick Arnold is a seasoned professional with more than 20 years experience, a contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding magazine, and a nationally recognized seminar leader who conducts demonstrations at trade shows and conferences across the country.


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Important Product Information
Format – H.264 (MP4)
Resolution – 360p, 480p (vary by aspect ratio)
System req. – Windows XP SP2 or later, OSX 10.5 or later, iOS4 or later
Player req. – QuickTime – 7.6.6 or later, iTunes 10.3.1 or later
File Size – 1.32GB


Estimated Download Time

  Internet Connection Download Time (minutes)
  345 MB 1.1 GB 1.8 GB
  DSL 32 100 168
  Cable Modem 7 21 36
  Fiber Optic 3 10 17
Additional Information
Cover 187
Publication Year 2011
Isbn 978-1-60085-525-2
Author Rick Arnold
Format Video Download
Toc No
Intro No

Fine Homebuilding How-To: Build a Shed (Video Download)

  • by Rick Arnold
  • Video Download
  • Product Code: TP-FHB62067115
Availability: In Stock
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