
Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building
Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Constructing Your Own Shed, Studio, or Tiny House
$53.50
- Paperback
176 pages
- Release Date
23 June 2026
Summary
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’ …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635869606 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1635869609 |
| Author: | Lee Mothes |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 23 June 2026 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 232mm x 216mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
“A great building primer to get your hammer swinging. Helpful illustrations and straight-forward examples that are easy to follow.”–Derek “Deek” Diedricksen, author of Tree Houses within Reach, Micro Living, and Microshelters
About The Author
Lee Mothes
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.
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