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How to Build A Shed By Yourself (12 x 16)
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Follow along as a shed is built from start to finish in a 12 x 16 footprint, covering everything from laying the foundation to installing shelves. This hands-on guide is perfect for DIYers tackling their first shed project, with time-lapse sections to keep the process moving. The creator shares lessons learned alongside their son, making it a practical yet personal walkthrough.
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What is the total cost of this shed project?
The creator says the total cost was approximately $2,600.
Description from the creator
How to build a 12 x 16 shed by yourself. I built a backyard shed this summer and filmed most of the process as a fun way to document the project with my son. Hope you enjoy and learn a thing or two (even if from my mistakes). There are several time-lapses throughout to speed things up a during the shed build. Here is the general breakdown of the various build steps in case anyone wants to skip ahead:
Shed total cost was ~$2,600
Intro and Plan - 0 - 5:06
Foundation - 5:06 - 9:43
Floor (Skids, Joists, Tongue & Groove) - 9:43 - 25:53
Windowless Wall Framing - 25:53 - 35:16
Windows & Door Wall Framing - 35:16 - 46:43
Wall Sheeting - 46:43 - 51:49
Rafters & Roof Trusses & Roof Sheeting - 51:49 - 1:02:45
Paint & Trim - 1:02:45 - 1:08:36
Roof Tar Paper & Rain Drip - 1:08:36 - 1:12:19
Shingles & Ridge Cap - 1:12:19 - 1:21:52
Building Double Doors & Window Flashing - 1:21:52 - 1:35:09
Shelves and Finishing Up - 1:35:09 - 1:37:18
Shed total cost was ~$2,600
Intro and Plan - 0 - 5:06
Foundation - 5:06 - 9:43
Floor (Skids, Joists, Tongue & Groove) - 9:43 - 25:53
Windowless Wall Framing - 25:53 - 35:16
Windows & Door Wall Framing - 35:16 - 46:43
Wall Sheeting - 46:43 - 51:49
Rafters & Roof Trusses & Roof Sheeting - 51:49 - 1:02:45
Paint & Trim - 1:02:45 - 1:08:36
Roof Tar Paper & Rain Drip - 1:08:36 - 1:12:19
Shingles & Ridge Cap - 1:12:19 - 1:21:52
Building Double Doors & Window Flashing - 1:21:52 - 1:35:09
Shelves and Finishing Up - 1:35:09 - 1:37:18
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Do It Wrong Yourself published this 1:37:19 video tutorial on October 27, 2018. It has been watched 2,936,535 times on YouTube.
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- 1:37:19
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- October 27, 2018
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