Simple Sheds & How to Make Them

Construct straightforward, attractive outbuildings—and build them to last, using old school methods. Forgo the plastic garden tool hut from a big box store and instead try your hand at a stone foundation, lumber walls, and a pitched roof. Or build a sod house—a cooler-climate version of adobe. Got boggy ground? Don't worry, there are instructions here for building your shed on an elevated platform, a perfect location for a picnic. There's even a guide to building a house on stilts in a body of water! Grow your small world by building a long-lasting structure to use now and for future generations to enjoy.