Can you build this backyard shed?

Backyard shed building with Mike Berner. [DIY University website]( [Premium Workshops]( [NEW! DIY Quick Class Subscription]( [Quick Classes]( [Premium Workshop]( [Anyone Can Build a Backyard Shed]( [Learn More]( Q&A with Mike Berner Mike Berner is an associate editor at Family Handyman as well as an instructor for DIY University. He joined us to talk about his history with building and the Build a Backyard Shed Workshop. Q: What first got you into DIYing? Well, it’s surely not genetics. I saw my dad oil a squeaky hinge once, and that’s about it. After graduating from college, I taught at an elementary school. During my first summer off, I worked as a carpentry “gopher” (go for this, go get that). By the second summer I had my own carpentry crew, was making good money, had far fewer headaches and just stuck with it... for the next 15 years. Once you feel proficient in one trade you start tiptoeing into others; you just gradually build your skill set. Q: What is your favorite detail or function of backyard sheds? One thing they do is free up space in your garage so you can actually fit a car in there! But they work all year round; in the summer they give you easy access to yard and garden tools, and in the winter they give you a place to store patio furniture, grills and other summer necessities. Q: What advice would you give someone who wants to build their own backyard shed? First, figure out what you’re going to put in it and plan accordingly. If you own a riding lawnmower, you better put in an overhead door (or at least double doors). If you’re a big gardener, set aside space for a potting bench. I personally like including a window or skylight to let in natural light so you don’t have to fumble around looking for things. Give some thought to a design that complements that of your house, even if it’s as simple as painting it the same color and using the same roofing material as the main structure. Take your time, play it safe, and have FUN. Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the types of sheds you can learn how to build in this course? Most of the skills, tools and techniques shown in this course can be used to build other sheds. Sure, there are some details unique to this shed—the wide side overhang, the panelized roof system, the glass overhead door—but the information on wall framing, siding and interior finish can be used across the board. [How to Build a Backyard Shed]( [Premium Workshop]( Enrollment Closes: June 5, 2020 Workshop Length: 5 weeks Course Start Date: May 28, 2020 Course End Date: July 10, 2020 Price: $149 [Learn More]( Premium Workshops with the Experts More than just your average how-to video, DIY University offers premium online workshops with one-on-one help from building professionals, step-by-step instruction, PDFs and more. [DIY Solar Projects for the Home]( [Premium Workshop]( [Solar is independent of the electrical grid and automatically delivered to your home no matter what’s happening in the rest of the world.]( [Enroll Now!]( [How to Build a Pergola]( [Premium Workshop]( [Build a pergola in your backyard to create a serene escape for morning relaxation, evening wind-down time, and weekend entertaining.]( [Enroll Now!]( [Build a Chicken Coop for Backyard Chickens]( [Premium Workshop]( [Get chicken coop plans for building a simple, durable backyard construction that comfortably houses 4 or 5 chickens, in both hot and cold climates.]( [Enroll Now!]( [Power Your Home with Renewable Energy]( [Premium Workshop]( [Ready to generate your own household power from sunshine and wind? This step-by-step instructor-based workshop is made for you.]( [Enroll Now!]( [DIYU Quick Class Subscription: Start Your FREE Trial - Learn More >>]( [DIYU Quick Class Subscription: Start Your FREE Trial - Learn More >>]( [DIY University website]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe or update your Email Preferences, [click here](. View our [privacy policy](. Trusted Media Brands, Inc. 1610 N. 2nd St., Suite 102 Milwaukee, WI 53212 Copyright © 2020 Trusted Media Brands. All rights reserved.