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Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building - by Lee Mothes (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Beginner's Guide to Backyard Building - by Lee Mothes (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • 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!
  • About the Author: Lee Mothes is a carpenter, artist, art teacher, and the author of Keep Out!
  • 176 Pages
  • House & Home, Do-It-Yourself

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Book 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.



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"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 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.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.02 Inches (H) x 8.57 Inches (W) x .35 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.09 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: House & Home
Sub-Genre: Do-It-Yourself
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Theme: Carpentry
Format: Paperback
Author: Lee Mothes
Language: English
Street Date: May 5, 2026
TCIN: 1005907400
UPC: 9781635869606
Item Number (DPCI): 247-49-3667
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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