http://www.geekbooks.com/ from somewhere in the swamps of joisey: big daddy geekbooks ramblings on sheds, barns, tikis, software, soccer jerseys, and cool stuff ... en-us 2009-03-13T13:58:53-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/replacement_windows_cost_620.html I'm trying to get a handle on the cost of replacement windows and it's been tough getting down to the hard numbers. No doubt about it, window replacement is one of the most active niches in home improvement. It's easy... home improvement geek geekbooks 2009-03-13T13:58:53-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/20_x_16_storage_shed_619.html We all face tall orders at times, with small budgets and big needs. The only way to make it work is to get creative and put in the sweat equity. DB wrote: I need to build a 20x16 shed to... sheds geekbooks 2009-03-07T07:54:09-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/chicken_shed_618.html While a single shed can have a lot of uses, it can be tough to balance a wide set of needs when faced with a tight budget. Raising livestock, storing lawn care equipment, and starting seeds can be a tough... sheds geekbooks 2009-03-03T21:24:06-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/12_x_12_storage_shed_on_a_concrete_slab_617.html A real foundation is necessary in many municipalities for storage sheds over a certain square footage. When you build a shed on a concrete slab, you're creating a permanent structure in the eyes of the law. Digging a bunch of... sheds geekbooks 2009-03-02T08:35:55-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/2x4_shed_floor_framing_616.html It's not a good idea to cut corners on shed floor framing. Think of how much of a pain in the neck it would be if your shed flooring collapsed ... Aaron wrote: I want to build a 8 by... sheds geekbooks 2009-03-01T12:14:29-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/storage_sheds_615.html The longer you've been in your home the better the chances that you've considered buying or building a storage shed. For most folks, stuff accumulates year-after-year, and if it can't fit anywhere in the house, it ends up being tossed... sheds geekbooks 2009-02-28T12:45:14-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/kayak_shed_614.html There's a right and a wrong when it comes to choosing a new shed. The right way is to match the design, size, and shape of the shed to stuff you need to stow. When those goodies include a kayak... sheds geekbooks 2009-01-26T09:00:09-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/free_shed_613.html The free shed is an elusive beast. When opportunities arise, they must be seized ... literally ... for those opportunities seldom last long. There's no question that lumber is the biggest single expense in building a shed. When a container... sheds geekbooks 2009-01-25T09:23:03-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/snow_ice_and_tiki_thatch_dont_mix_612.html You know it's winter when the Tiki hut hauls off and heads south. Here's a big tip for those in Northern climates: Tiki thatch does not like to be soaked and frozen. A good icing will dramatically shorten thatch life.... tiki geekbooks 2008-12-19T13:20:30-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/small_garden_tool_shed_611.html Tight backyard spaces call for small tool sheds. While a wide selection of pro quality tiny shed plans may be hard to come by, the some sheds are so small they beg for the "lets just wing it" approach ...... sheds geekbooks 2008-12-10T17:51:04-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/cheap_sheds_a_10x12_for_300400_610.html Cheap sheds aren't for everyone, but when you get right down to it, the dollar amount is often the determining factor. I've always been of the opinion that the cheap shed deals are out there ... if you're willing to... sheds geekbooks 2008-12-09T17:41:56-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/shed_building_business_609.html An enterprising reader from across the pond wrote: Looking to make use of my 11 x 7 metre garage to start manufacturing garden sheds and chicken arks, etc. I'm a novice at this but reluctant to pay the price that... sheds geekbooks 2008-08-04T00:05:14-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/expanding_a_shed_608.html Mrs. P wrote: I am looking for a shed that can be expanded to a larger place so that I can turn it into a cute little home. I think I would like something like that with a big back... sheds geekbooks 2008-08-03T15:03:01-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/dog_kennel_shed_607.html Teddy wrote: I found your name in NYT article on backyard office sheds. I have ten greyhound sized dogs and need to upgrade their housing for when I am away, a kennel. I live in Mid-Atlantic region. It will need... sheds geekbooks 2008-08-02T23:55:42-05:00 http://www.geekbooks.com/barn_builder_profile_new_england_shed_barn_606.html New England Shed & Barn been in business over 25 years. The family-owned company manufactures high quality outdoor wood storage sheds and barns, with custom designs and difficult installations the house speciality. Located in Kingston, Massachusetts, New England Shed &... sheds geekbooks 2008-05-28T15:11:30-05:00