Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building (Paperback)

Lee Mothes

ISBN 10: 1635869609 / ISBN 13: 9781635869606

Published by Workman Publishing, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Design and build a simple backyard structure-from a basic garden shed or chicken coop to a fully finished tiny house-even if you've never built anything before!In this inspiring beginner's guide to building, author Lee Mothes illustrates the entire process from start to finish, beginning with site evaluation and ending with a finished building. Using his own detailed drawings and clear step-by-step instructions, Mothes shows how to:- Build one small (6' x 8') structure-suitable for use as a workshop, studio, garden shed, playhouse, or chicken coop.- Use that basic knowledge to build a more permanent structure, such as a tiny cabin, granny flat, or home office.- Modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or adding rooms. You'll end up with an attractive, functional building, as well as construction skills you can use for a lifetime. The essential introductory guide to designing and building simple backyard structures like garden sheds, playhouses, studios, and other backyard retreatswith no previous experience required. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building (Paperback)
• Publisher: Workman Publishing
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1635869609
• ISBN 13: 9781635869606
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Design and build a simple backyard structure—from a basic garden shed or chicken coop to a fully finished tiny house—even if you've never built anything before!

In this inspiring beginner's guide to building, author Lee Mothes illustrates the entire process from start to finish, beginning with site evaluation and ending with a finished building. Using his own detailed drawings and clear step-by-step instructions, Mothes shows how to:

• Build one small (6ʹ x 8ʹ) structure—suitable for use as a workshop, studio, garden shed, playhouse, or chicken coop.
• Use that basic knowledge to build a more permanent structure, such as a tiny cabin, granny flat, or home office.
• Modify the structure to suit your needs and location by adding a loft, moving doors or windows, changing the roof pitch, or adding rooms.

You’ll end up with an attractive, functional building, as well as construction skills you can use for a lifetime.

About the Author

Lee Mothes is a carpenter, artist, art teacher, and the author of Keep Out! He studied architectural design, has worked as a full-time carpenter, and has taught hands-on carpentry courses. He lives in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.