How to Build a Garage, Workshop or Small Barn: Do It Yourself Guides from The Family Handyman Magazine

The Editors of The Family Handyman Magazine demonstrate how to build a garage, a workshop, a small barn or just about anything else. Get their best tips on design, foundations, framing, sheathing and more.

How to Frame a Garage: A Do It Yourself Guide from FamilyHandyman.com

How to Frame a Garage  Follow a step-by-step guide, see lists of the typical tools and materials that you'll need, get helpful hints from a building inspector, then follow links to learn how to add roofing and siding.

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Get More Storage with a Bump-Out Addition  Create an economical storage nook for bikes, tools or just about anything else.

How to Build a Cupola  Build a 2'x2' rooftop cupola with detailed drawings and an illustrated building guide. Or, use the guide to help you envision, design and build a larger cupola.

How to Build a Gable Dormer  Here's a project that can add space, light, ventilation and character to any loft or home attic.

How to Wire a Garage, Barn or Shop  Learn how to safely run electricity in any unfinished building.

 

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