DEAR TIM: I’m now retired and starting to attack a huge list of projects. One of them is building a simple shed, and I have no clue how to cut and create a simple roof rafter. I know it can’t be that ...

Free plans, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions for building a simple 4-by-6-foot outdoor shed. Get those garden tools ...

Q: I want to build a simple shed. How do I cut a roof rafter? A: To cut a roof rafter, you’ll need a framing square, tape measure, pencil and saw. It will also help if you recall basic geometry. A ...

I’ve got one last project before winter sets in. I want to build a small shed, but I’m not sure how to frame the standard gable roof. I can handle placing the framing square to make the plumb and heel ...

Construct your shed on a solid foundation that’s a minimum of two inches off the ground. If any part of the floor is in ground contact, it will rot, provide easy access to rodents, and probably won’t ...