Expert Advice on Home Improvement

It seems like homeowners these days never have enough storage space. If your garage is bursting at the seams, it might be time to consider adding a storage shed to your backyard, and there are any number of designs and styles for backyard sheds, from simple to ornate. Read in full.

Here’s the chance to showoff your shed. Simply send us a picture of your shed. The most creative and unique entry will receive the Rubbermaid Supreme Garage Organization Kit. Since we don’t want to leave those of you out who are in dire need of a new shed. You may also send us a picture of the dilapidated eyesore in your backyard that the neighbors have threatened to burn down, or the pile of stuff you plan to put in your shed when you get around to building it. The most desperate entry will win an autographed copy of Joe Truini’s book, Building a Shed, to guide you on your way. Read in full.

Almost every homeowner can use a little more storage space. When you run out of room in the house and garage you have only two options: rent the space or create it. We’re going to create it by constructing a storage shed. Joe Truini, who co-hosts our Simple Solutions segment, has recently written a book (Building a Shed by Joseph Truini, The Taunton Press 2003) and he shares plenty of insights into the subject. Read in full.