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Bike Storage Shed PlansThis is a custom bike storage shed plan for Curtis, my son-in-law, which I thought you may be interested in. Curtis lives in a strata townhouse and wanted this bike storage shed design to fit into his strata requirements.Gift MembershipsNow you can send your friends and family members Gift Memberships to our do it yourself home improvement site with free woodworking plans for our members!Complete Stairs PackageThis is a downloadable package of the complete How to Build Stairs series including our stair calculator.How to Build a Deck SeriesNew series of articles on building a deck. The first is entitled How to Build an Elevated Deck from the foundation all the way up!Buffet and China Cabinet PlansDave gives basic instructions to complete the construction of this cabinet as well as how to apply the stain or clear finish. The buffet is separate from the upper glass door china cabinet.New Series on Building Your Own HouseDave starts off a new series of articles on How to Build a House. The first is entitled The Lot and Plan where Dave discusses the importance of getting the lot and house plans as a compatible unit.Ever Heard of Lapeyre Stairs?How to build Lapeyre or alternating tread stairs for your loft or storage.Check out Dave's answers to your questionsHe's got answers to questions about Renos, Roofs and Stairs.Concrete Form CalculatorDan created another calculator for you. This one figures out how much concrete goes into any size of concrete form.How to Hang a Pre-Hung DoorHere's a new article explaining how to shim up and hang a ready-made door.Cutting Crown MoldingDave just wrote several articles including an extensive table to help you with installing crown molding that's wider than 3½" using a compound miter saw.Member Project PhotosWe just added this page showing some photos from a member of the backyard storage shed he built from our plans. Send us your photos and get them up on that page!How To Build a DoorDave shows the diy home handyman how to make an exterior door and jamb from scratch, which is wider or taller than a conventional door.Estimate ChecklistDave shares with us the checklist he uses for estimating the overall costs of the construction contracts he bids on.More New Renos ArticlesHere's another three new renovations articles: How to Cope an Inside Corner, How to Cut and Install Crown Moulding Around a Ceiling, How to Install a Rounded Corner in a Door Opening and How to Install and Finish Drywall.New Series Gives the BasicsDave just created a new series that lets you in on the secrets carpenters learn during their apprenticeships. The first two home improvement renovations articles are: How to Read a Tape Measure and How to Make a Straight Cut with a Circular Saw.Free Storage Shed PlansWe've got three new shed plans free to our members: a small gambrel roof storage shed (looks like a barn), a large gambrel roof storage shed with a loft and a utility storage shed that can double as a small workshop.How to Install a Skylight in an Existing RoofDave gives do it yourself home improvement renovations people the exact steps you need to install a skylight in your house.Linear to Board FeetDan added an easy way to convert your board lengths to board feet in his new conversion calculator.Conversion CalculatorHere's a simple calculator that converts the measurements most used in the building trades.New Roof ArticlesThis series shows you how to use a framing square when building a roof, how to calculate roof pitch and how to frame a hip roof.New Stair CalculatorWe added the calculation of the stair opening to this tool for you to calculate exact measurements when building stairs.How to Build StairsStairs can be difficult even for professional carpenters. Dave explains each detail and gives simple diagrams to make it easy.Partners: Twist-In bollard Walk-In Bathtubs Wood Stoves
Articles to ReadBasics 1: How to Operate Power Tools SafelyBasics 2: Lumber Dimensions, Wood Grades and Engineered WoodBasics 3: How to Read a Tape MeasureBasics 4: How to Make a Straight Cut with a Circular SawCabinets 1: How to Build Frameless European CabinetsCabinets 2: How to Build Face Frame European CabinetsCabinets 3: How to Make Cabinet DoorsCabinets 4: How to Make Your Own Plastic Laminate Counter TopDeck 1: How to Build an Elevated DeckDeck 2: How to Build Handrails for DecksDeck 3: Stairs for DecksDeck 4: Deck Stairs with ReturnsElectrical 1: Safety ConcernsElectrical 2: The 3 Way SwitchHow to Build a House 1: The Lot and PlanHow to Build a House 2: The FoundationHow to Build a House 3: Services, Slab and BackfillHow to Build a House 4: How to Install Aluminum or Vinyl SoffitsHow to Build a House 5: How to Install Vinyl SidingJigs 1: Feather BoardJigs 2: Table Saw Push StickJigs 3: Dado Jig for the RouterJigs 4: Feather Wedge JigJigs 5: Tapering JigJigs 6: Circular Saw GuideJigs 7: Construction CompassJigs 8: Circular Saw Cutting JigPlumbing and Ventilation 1: Plumbing Rough-in Measurements and InstructionsPlumbing and Ventilation 2: Removing and Replacing Plumbing FixturesPlumbing and Ventilation 3: Questions on Plumbing and VentilationRenos 1: Mould and What to Do About ItRenos 2: Moisture and Humidity Problems in the HomeRenos 3: Home Renovations IdeasRenos 4: How to Frame a WallRenos 5: How to Install a Window in an Existing WallRenos 6: How to Make a Drop CeilingRenos 7: How to Install a Skylight in an Existing RoofRenos 8: How to Install a Hardwood FloorRenos 9: How to Install Ceramic TileRenos 10: How to Cope an Inside CornerRenos 11: How to Cut and Install Crown Molding Around a CeilingRenos 12: Cutting Wide Crown and Cove MoldingsRenos 13: How to Install a Rounded Corner in a Door OpeningRenos 14: How to Build a DoorRenos 15: How to Install a Pre-Hung DoorRenos 16: How to Hang a Pocket DoorRenos 17: How to Replace a Sliding Patio DoorRenos 18: How to Install and Finish DrywallRenos 19: Dimensions of Wheelchair Ramps According to the Building CodeRenos 20: Questions on Home Renovations FramingRenos 21: Questions on Home Renovations FinishingRoof 1: Rafter Tables on the Steel SquareRoof 2: Calculating a Roof PitchRoof 3: How to Frame a Hip RoofRoof 4: How to Install TrussesRoof 5: Insulation and SoffitsRoof 6: Answers to Questions on RoofsSeasonal 1: FallSeasonal 2: WinterSeasonal 3: ChristmasStairs 1: How to Build StairsStairs 2: How to Layout Stair StringersStairs 3: Stair CalculatorStairs 4: Installing a Landing in a Set of StairsStairs 5: How to Install an Inside HandrailStairs 6: Installing Hardwood on StairsStairs 7: How to Build Concrete StairsStairs 8: Lapeyre or Alternating Tread StairsStairs 9: Questions on Building StairsTables 1: Rafter TableTables 2: Span Tables for JoistsTables 3: Span Tables for RaftersTables 4: Common ConversionsTables 5: Conversion CalculatorTables 6: Nailing ScheduleTables 7: Penny NailTables 8: Cutting Crown MoldingTables 9: Concrete Volume CalculatorTables 10: Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to FractionsTables 11: Inches to Decimal FootTables 12: Estimate ChecklistTables 13: Weights of MaterialsUpholstery 1: Questions on UpholsteryUseful Stuff 1: Simple Steam BoxUseful Stuff 2: Cleaning Vinyl SidingUseful Stuff 3: Dave's Basic ToolsUseful Stuff 4: Some Helpful TipsUseful Stuff 5: The National Building CodeDownloadable Plans and PackagesBedroom End TableBench SeatBike Storage ShedBookcase 3'x5'Buffet and China CabinetCarpenter Tool BoxChild Bench Seat Toy BoxChild Picnic TableChild's Doll CradleChild's Table and ChairsCorner CabinetCorner ShelvesDog House for Mid Size DogDog House for Small DogGazebo 10'x10' Hip RoofGazebo 10'x10' With SkylightGazebo 12' OctagonGazebo 12'x12' Hip RoofGazebo 12'x12' With SkylightMission Entertainment CenterOutboard Motor StandPicnic TableSawhorseScrabble Board Lazy SusanShed 8'x12' Gambrel RoofShed 10'x10' Gambrel Roof with LoftShed 10'x12' Gable RoofShed 10x12 Gambrel RoofShed 12'x16' Gable RoofShed 12'x16' Gambrel Roof with LoftShed 12'x16' Gambrel without LoftShop Work Bench TableStair CalculatorStairs PackageSunshine CeilingWheel Chair RampWishing Well
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