Any Builders?

Rain

I'm trying to learn the basics of building. In the not too far future, I'd like to build a shed-type of deal in order to use as a man cave...but I've never built anything in my life. Is there a book or something I can get that will explain the basics? I hope this makes sense Even if I build it, I still need to get someone to do the electrical. Thoughts?

marineatbn03

I watched bob the builder once. Seriously, Lowes and Home Depot often times have How-to and DIY sections on their website and are awesome resources. Also the DIY Network is another awesome resource. A shed in itself is not hard, it just depends on how fancy you want to get with it. Examine the cost to build one, and factor in your building experience and compare that to the shed and building kits that you can purchase and put together. If you get a kit then it is just a matter of finishing the inside with drywall or whatever your finished product is in your mind.

beatnic

Hammer and nails are a good way to start. LOL Just kidding. I'm an older fart who has learned along the way. If I have one point to make it is this. Get the right tools. There is the proper tool for every job.

Rain

beatnic:

Hammer and nails are a good way to start. LOL Just kidding. I'm an older fart who has learned along the way. If I have one point to make it is this. Get the right tools. There is the proper tool for every job.

I'm where you started..I know I need some wood. As for the rest...um..haha. Might take James' advice and use Lowe's or Home Depot and go from there. I guess the first step is figure out how much space I want and how much I want to spend.

bigharpoon

Rain:

beatnic:

Hammer and nails are a good way to start. LOL Just kidding. I'm an older fart who has learned along the way. If I have one point to make it is this. Get the right tools. There is the proper tool for every job.

I'm where you started..I know I need some wood. As for the rest...um..haha. Might take James' advice and use Lowe's or Home Depot and go from there. I guess the first step is figure out how much space I want and how much I want to spend.

Yes, and how much of your free time you want to invest building the thing. Keep in mind it's going to take you WAAAAAAAAAAYYY longer than you imagine. You don't need many tools to build a shed so don't worry about that, it's the time, bro, the time.

Rain

bigharpoon:

Rain:

beatnic:

Hammer and nails are a good way to start. LOL Just kidding. I'm an older fart who has learned along the way. If I have one point to make it is this. Get the right tools. There is the proper tool for every job.

I'm where you started..I know I need some wood. As for the rest...um..haha. Might take James' advice and use Lowe's or Home Depot and go from there. I guess the first step is figure out how much space I want and how much I want to spend.

Yes, and how much of your free time you want to invest building the thing. Keep in mind it's going to take you WAAAAAAAAAAYYY longer than you imagine. You don't need many tools to build a shed so don't worry about that, it's the time, bro, the time.

Well, the more time I spend building the more cigars I can smoke while doing it...hmm..

bigharpoon

Rain:

bigharpoon:

Rain:

beatnic:

Hammer and nails are a good way to start. LOL Just kidding. I'm an older fart who has learned along the way. If I have one point to make it is this. Get the right tools. There is the proper tool for every job.

I'm where you started..I know I need some wood. As for the rest...um..haha. Might take James' advice and use Lowe's or Home Depot and go from there. I guess the first step is figure out how much space I want and how much I want to spend.

Yes, and how much of your free time you want to invest building the thing. Keep in mind it's going to take you WAAAAAAAAAAYYY longer than you imagine. You don't need many tools to build a shed so don't worry about that, it's the time, bro, the time.

Well, the more time I spend building the more cigars I can smoke while doing it...hmm..

YES!!!!!!!!! Now, THAT'S the ATTITUDE!!! Ahh, you're gonna be just fine...

Rain

I also need to decide to I want to get like a build-your-own shed or go 100% build it myself. Considering my skill level..haha. I think part of the fun will be drinking a beer and smoking a gar in it, saying "I built this myself."

JDH

gmill880

danielzreyes

... and if you don't like to read, YouTube. Rewind is just a click/tap away.

insomnniapb

Or you could just pitch a tent? haha

MVW67

Square, plumb, and level, very important! I am a bricklayer by trade and nothing screws up a building faster then one if these being outta whack! Like JDH said learn the level. Squaring use 345 or 6,8,10 method just Google. Take your tine and learn. I teach in the construction trades and have seen my fair share of bad craftsmanship.

JDH

gmill880

RBeckom

Rain

JDH

RBeckom

Rain

beatnic

jadelt

Rain

Man, if I built that..I would move out of my house, in to the back yard and live there.

JDH

I'll bet if you did all the work yourself, you could get this build for under $20K (assuming you already have the land), and if you cut the logs yourself, or bought direct from a Logging company, you could get it done even cheaper than that. What is that, about 700 sq' total?

jadelt

JDH

jthanatos

taythegibs

RBeckom

taythegibs

jsnake

Those little places are cool. I thought about getting a nice $700 shed at Lowe's and finishing the inside myself. I am still working on my subbasement and basement. Projects take lots of time and money. I am short of both. It is fun learning these new skills though. I am doing drywall now and boy what a learning experience.