How to Build a Lean To Shed - DIY Framing and Siding (Part 1)

I'm building a Lean To next to my shop! Check out how I framed it out and added siding. Be sure to check out Part 2, where I add trim and insulation, and Part 3, where I install a roof and doors.
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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson KZbin channel! I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I am an obsessed DIYer and Woodworker. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction, design and more!
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[@eliasbonilla9659]

Everybody is an expert at something... but not everybody has the courage to learn and attempt things outside of their expertise. We all need to be more like April! I'm impressed and I hope to see much more.

[@phamxuanthien3658]

Your shed looks great! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! I built an 8x10 shed for my kids in my backyard earlier this year using plans I got from *WoodBlueprints. Com* Clear directions and an accurate materials list...It was great for a novice builder like myself!

[@fordzara6283]

Kudos for the video content! Sorry for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is a great one of a kind guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my cousin finally got astronomical success with it.?

[@fordzara6283]

Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?

[@vothiennuong8821]

interesting points ,if anyone else trying to find out backyard storage sheds plans try *WoodBlueprints. Com* Ive heard some decent things about it and my colleague got cool success with it.

[@burnerjack01]

"If you wait until you're ready, you'll be waiting for the rest of your life." "Behold the turtle. Notice how he only makes progress when he sticks his neck out."

[@zandemallicote3585]

You do an incredible job. I like that you make use of your own common sense and what works for you when building. My mother taught me, from sheer necessity, there wasn't anything I couldn't do if I set my mind to it. When I was eleven, she married my stepfather, who was an engineer. I was his sidekick. I learned to view things from his perspective. Now, I can visualize a project. I know exactly what I need to do to build whatever it is I'm building, banisters for my front porch, an enclosure for the garbage cans, fences, closets in my house and right now, a catio project. I'm seventy and still going strong and learning and, I hope, mentoring by being an example to younger women.

[@simplyraw1369]

I'm 58 & a single mom weigh in at 105lbs but that doesn't stop me doing home repairs, shed builds, lawn mower car repairs ECT. Do all my efforts end up perfect? Idk what I do know is that I can and will figure it out and it fulfills the need. I was my father's sidekick and I grew to love tinkering about. At 5 yrs old my dad gave me some 2x4s nails hammer and a hand saw I was in HOGS HEAVEN! BANGING away making boats for the mud puddles as he worked on his hot rod hahaa I've been dirty most days since😂 learned how to auto body work too. I'm not afraid to try and still have many things that I NEED to do and many desires too. I hope I have the life to do them all. What I admire about this individual is that she has learned the proper names in building no idk why but that is where I always seem to fail in remembering. The names just don't stick with me. And that creates other issues too. I'm a visual hands-on learner. Reading and comprehension were never easy for me. I am no teacher because I can't give the proper names of parts and tools😢. My eldest somehow by watching me has grown to be very self sufficient herself I am hopeful that my youngest who is 20 yrs younger than her sister grows to become a self doer too. It's tiring and not always easy however it does bring self satisfaction once you conquer a quest. It's also better on your finances too. Plus it keeps you busy with purpose which helps keep you feeling young!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

"I learn from my experience, then I do better next time." Profound words. That's exactly the way I was taught to do things, and that's the exact attitude I was taught to have. Excellent work!

[@noremorsewoodworking2258]

Experience is the number of mistakes you've made - and learnt from!

[@MarkLindsayCNC]

No Remorse Word.

[@gnuthad]

Exactly Mark. I too am engaged in some DIY around my home, primarily sorting out "deferred maintenance" from the previous owners who did absolutely nothing for the past 15-20 years. By watching videos such as April's I have managed to work out how to replace part of a couple of studs which were rotting as well as replace dozens of linear metres of wooden weatherboards (siding). All the timber I used was H3.1/H3.2 treated to ensure that it was not going to be affected by any rain or humidity. Sure, I could employ the services of a builder/carpenter but that would cost me many thousands of dollars. End result I would have learned nothing and spent more money than I have. The finished product may be a little better than what I did. I prefer to learn instead of throwing money around.

[@tetetoons2371]

same here

[@thefpvlife7785]

Also learn from others experiences cause we don't have to much time to learn from our own in life.

[@gr33dyglutton]

A great first attempt at framing! Two tips I would offer: 1) Whenever possible, always line up your framing members with the members below them, e.g. you should have a cripple under each rafter to transfer the load properly to your header. This will prevent sag in your top plate causing waviness in your roof, or floor, whatever happens to be above. 2) A lot of the time it's better to sheathe your walls before you stand them up. Easier to fasten the sheathing and gives you an opportunity to square the wall.

[@tealkerberus748]

Pat Fenis but if she squares up the skillion walls, and then stands them up to find the shed she's attaching to isn't plumb, what then? I agree for small standalone sheds, but this isn't standalone.

[@simpsonharper6551]

Great video content! Apologies for butting in, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you thought about - *WoodBlueprints. Com* It is an awesome exclusive guide for building better sheds and woodworking without the normal expense. Ive heard some extraordinary things about it and my mate at very last got astronomical success with it.?

[@scotthutson736]

I've built several sheds. I am not a professional carpenter and, as you discussed, I learn a lot by doing and making mistakes. I love your attitude. Great job.

[@Dlynnemartin]

As the father of 3 grown daughters, I applaud your father! I really appreciatte the way you keep things simple and cover details the novice needs to hear. After having watched several of your videos I think it would be nice if they were labeled somehow to view them in chronological order. Keep up the good work!

[@10yearvet]

Nice work. Saw only a few points that wouldn't fly on a house but for a shed you have a nice sturdy element. Love your attitude and will sub. My daddy use to give me a task and then leave me to do it. Afterwards he would come back and pick it apart and show me the right way. Used to aggravate me and I asked him why. He said "son, I'm not teaching you carpentry (or what ever the present task was) I am teaching you to THINK." If you haven't installed the flashing as mentioned in comments below you should. It will protect. Wood is easier to work with and replace but I am just beginning repairs on my mother in laws place where flashing was left off the balcony and water dripped for years behind the stucco. Looked fine until about 2 square meters fell off in a storm. The more I pull this apart and see how they built it the stronger my desire becomes to find the original carpenters and chase them down the street with a nail gun.

[@onasisbolton9311]

Man, I personally think you did a great job on this project! It looks professionally done! You give me the courage & motivation to step outside of my box & try things like this! Thank you for the video!!

[@ShadeTreeCNC]

looks really good. here in California we worry about termites. so fence or any thing that could be a path from the ground to the house framing we put a thin alum sheet between the wood and the house. great job

[@dimingohale1952]

Absolutely stunning! You are an amazing woman and one worthy of their labor. Your videos to me are more than just carpentry and such it's a encouraging, motivating, empowering, giving, and a breath of life. I would love to meet you and your family. I have 13 kids (Foster/adaption parent), and I just finished a Treehouse Playhouse Playground from scratch - along with a 100ft Zipline. Everything you experienced from the excitement, mistakes, "cheats", etc., I've experienced and was very therapeutic. And to look back at something you've created that others enjoy is reviving. You keep on keeping on, as my grandmother would say!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you are enjoying my Channel. Enjoy whatever it is you are building. :)

[@karltautfest4920]

In a case like you have here. When you frame the walls, square them up by measuring from corner to corner diagonally. Then put the siding on before standing the wall up.

[@ortizseth6365]

No worries at all! My Shed Plans brings me up to speed with professional tips and tricks used by the pros [Go Here=> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. It really let me learn how to handle carpenter equipment, follow the right safety rules, and how to do your projects professionally so that they will look good and last!

[@vothiennuong8821]

just ordered the *WoodBlueprints. Com* guide for step-by-step videos and different plans to BUILD A SHED. they have some awesome plans in there

[@anthonybarefoot6744]

I honestly love that you shoe your mistakes. first it shows no one is perfect, second they are probably common mistakes and it shows is not to do it ourselves

[@GSMSfromFV]

Slap some trim on it, caulk and paint to match, and it'll look like it's always been there. There's no such thing as "cheating" when it comes to carpentry. It's "adapting."

[@mjnobles8836]

I do my own projects as well, wish I had started when I was younger like her. Not that my husband can't do the project, I just like to get it done on my time schedule, with my own designs! Love the feeling of accomplishment. KZbin videos are the bomb! Most of my projects are flipping houses! but I also tackle the projects in my own home when I'm not working on a house. You Go April!

[@bigdean1965]

Great job! I love to see people take the initiative and jump right in on a project. Your husband is a blessed man to have such a go getter for a mate!!! :)

[@jillhoffman5334]

You rock. I bought a 24ft x 43ft 3 stall garage and made it into a house. Videos like this one r what has helped me learn. I've messed up a ton, but like you said take it apart and put it back together. I admire you. 💪👍👍

[@webslinger67]

Not sure if anyone mentioned this, but do not cup your hand anywhere near where you are pressing the framing nailer. I noticed you only did this in the start of the video. I warned my brother of the same thing, but what do I know right? Later he came to me to show me the stitches where the nail had turned outside the board sending it through his hand. Just a heads up, great work as always.

[@svenlemming5383]

+webslinger67 That is good advice!

[@rdownmakeITbetter]

+webslinger67 I was going to mention the same. You just never know what that nail might hit in the timber which could turn it outward and straight through your hand. Good advice!

[@muskokamike127]

+R Down I call that fishooking...happens with framing finishing or brad nails all the time.....The very first time I used a brad nailer I got one....it was supposed 1 1/4" nails but was loaded with 2 1/2"...went right through the pine, right into my hand and had to be pulled out with pliers.... You see, I slid back the pressure plate and checked, yup, 1 1/4"...but there was ONE 2 1/2" left at the nose.....and that's the one that bit me...

[@webslinger67]

I know she learns by doing, and more people should, but that little accident can stunt your building career, possibly for good...and dats no good mang.

[@berg8970]

+webslinger67 Excellent advice, I had a 16 penny impeded in my hand the very same way you mentioned. That's a mistake you only do once. Luckily for me the nail only caught the meat of my hand no bones were hit, I was able to pull it out and kept on working. But yeah, great advice.

[@PTucker0864]

Impressive! I've done alot of remodeling, re-engineering projects on my previous home...with no experience except for KZbin....lol. Everything I did was a great learning experience. The most important? Just jump right in and do it! Measure 10 times, and cut just once. 👍

[@_DixonCider]

00:33 - It's such a great feeling when you get to break in a new tool that you absolutely "needed" for the job.

[@simpsonharper6551]

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[@timothymagee6643]

its great that you tackle jobs like this to learn and grow. Many people avoid this process and its the best way to grow. Maybe you could invent a kind of earing that doubles as ear protection? that way you can just unplug them when not needed and they just hang down

[@knuckledraggerfinance]

"you don't need more than on drill?" I love having 2 or 3 with different bits or settings #convenience

[@allabrooklyn4999]

OMG I am very thankful I find you on KZbin! You are an amazing and very talented young lady! To me you are professional!!!!! I also love to do projects in my home and thank you for yours ideas and tips! Be safe careful and happy!!!!

[@jakubkrason]

Instead of saying "I cheated" you should say "I was smart and saved myself some time by doing it that way"

[@petermacleod5710]

Exactly. It’s not cheating. It is making sure it fits oerfectly

[@da324]

@@petermacleod5710 True, but sheets can get heavy when working up higher doing it this way. And it can still be done perfectly with the proper calculations

[@vancamerawoman7399]

That nailing gun is awesome - makes putting frames together so much easier. I love your way of figuring out angles. Thanks so much!

[@samtee3607]

Stop saying you're cheating...your working SMART:) 👍👍👍...

[@fomoco1454]

April, tracing you're cuts is not cheating. It's actually a technique that is used. Great video and job!

[@bernardopatino6263]

Hei April: I like all your videos, are in something with the ideas and works projects, I like that you are progressing fast is good practice. Greetings from Norway.

[@johnmoore8016]

You rock lady. I helped my son build one of these and it was a goat roping rodeo as I had my way of doing it and he had his way. we went with his way since it was his show. enjoyed your video. (Mississippi gulf coast, USA)

[@jeremycarpenter2453]

good job sometimes the only way learn is to do enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work

[@roygregory8334]

I absolutely love people who just have a go. Don't want to sound patronising,but well done.

[@ahmedeldeeb7883]

جميل جدا

[@shaguftayasmintipstricks2577]

beautiful, i am impressed and i am a Diy lady too. love doing things by my self.

[@chevyvantravel9735]

i don't but I HAVE TO lol

[@jcmck263]

Very impressed with your practicality, skill and explanation. As a keen self taught amateur myself I have a few projects under my belt that made people smile as did yours for me. Good job 👍😁

[@nicholassmerk]

Did you put a piece of metal drip edge between the two pieces of plywood on the side?

[@benningtoncamper2852]

+Nicholas Smerk I think it is called Z flashing. At least that was what I bought for my garage where two sheets met vertically.

[@nicholassmerk]

Bennington Camper Yeah, I couldn't remember the name.

[@nuttertube]

+Nicholas Smerk I was actually getting ready to suggest the same thing. Between the top and bottom of the masonite side pieces. I couldn't remember the name either. Lol.

[@erichubbard4531]

+Nicholas Smerk yeah it is called Z flashing. It should be on any horizontal seems on the exterior sheeting. Even on houses that have brick they will put plastic on all the horizontail seems and then the brick layer will take care of it. On a simple shed of lean to the Z flashing works great. It will prevent any water from getting into the seems and going behind the wall. Works great.

[@nicholassmerk]

*****​ yeah, I've only done T-111 once. We weren't too happy with it (wasn't very nice) but it lasted long enough. I think April saw everyone's comments and fixed it in the next video.

[@chriswatts6946]

wow april! who needs professionals, and how nice it is to see a lady woodworker, I don't know why its taken me so long to discover your videos. I have been a non professional woodworker for many years now, and your videos have given me a lot of enjoyment and inspiration for new projects in the future, ..😀 oh and just had to say, GREAT WORKSHOP!

[@NenaLiiz]

Love it! I will be working on construction projects as well 😊

[@lvvry1855]

Just discovered this video. I am SO impressed by your attitude. Way to go, April. You get my vote for best friend/wife/workmate EVER!

not important what others say... if u r happy with it then it is perfect... because I build it by yourself... :)

u build it... ;)

[@zedwpd]

Watching April in 2020 she is quite accomplished. I just happen to need a lean-to greenhouse and this came up. I had no idea she was new to this stuff in 2015. She's learned a lot in a short amount of time. I'm also saving this older series of videos to help with my project.

[@kasparsm7964]

What weather you have in winter time? How about rain? I'm just wondering, than You do not put any hydro isolation between concrete base and wood. Concrete is hygroscopic material , if not made with special additions and wood in a direct contact with concrete can rotten, can get some fungus and service time will not be long.

[@geoffzz]

Why does the door header have ply in the middle?

[@juanguzman8827]

I'm no carpenter but I build like you do and I am proud of you for doing so well . Remember your building to please you and its looks perfect to you and for you . Plus you had fun doing doing the build and you learned and smiled along the way .

[@bransonhauntedhills]

I have watched every single one of your videos....more than once. You are such an inspiration. I built and run my own haunted attraction so before I start my build day, I watch a few of your videos to get pumped up. If you are ever near Branson, Missouri, stop by for a tour!

[@brian6265]

you should have had 4" cut off each side top plate on the front. then extend the top plates on the side walls on top of the front wall. it'd be a little more structurally sound. And be up to code in 99.99% of everywhere. Because that is considered a perminate structure since its anchored to the foundation pad.. but other than that. good job. And keep on learning new things. And you will become a pro.

[@brian6265]

And you need to have double plates on top for that reason.

[@robertbruce7797]

Permanent

[@agentsancho3493]

I enjoy watching your videos because you are good at carpentry and explaining your methods. I think you're even better at learning and that is what stands out between you and the others. I'd watch your videos for educational purposes over anyone else just because I know you have probably done it yourself first.

[@johnsont963]

Your man is a lucky guy , I hope he at least cooks....but you probably do that well also! great video !!!!

[@ding1164]

What a woman! Great work! You have given me an idea for a wall I was pondering for awhile. Thanks!

[@79sdavis]

Next time don't notch out the roof stringers. Simply cut the angle on each end where it meets up with your shop, and sit the full width of the stringer on the support piece you nailed to your shop. Not such a big deal in your climate, but somewhere there is snow load you create a weak point in the wood where you notch it and only have a small width of the board (and the nails) supporting the roof load. Cut-out for overhang is also a bit too much of the total board width.

[@Eastbaypisces]

But if she used a 2x6 it would be ok to put notch in it right? I wanna use 2x6s plus 2x6 ledger board, what best way to do it?

[@sifisosithole7656]

Well done young lady 👏. It shows that once the mind is made up, the rest is possible. I also need to try something like that especially now that I am retired and have time for adventure 😂.

[@blaisefrederic5359]

April, i'm french from Savoie (south/est). I like your réalisations. It's a pleasure to see your vidéo. Sincerely, i would have like to meet someone like you to share my dreams and my réalisations. I speack a scolar english an d it's not easy for me to understand all your speach, but imagies are so clear to follow the essentiel. Continue your working, it's wonderfull. Your machines and accessoiries seems to be news. It's better to do a best job. Personnaly, i change my matériel regularly to have perfect tools. Nice to see you one day, friendly

[@mad5210]

You're just the type of person I can relate to. I wanna build the same thing. I'm not a builder, but I attempt things, I mess up but I learn from my mistakes and finish what I started. Good Job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! That's exactly how I started. I researched my project, started it then learned by any mistakes made, building on my experience. Thanks for watching.

[@talongregory4375]

More than one drill is practically a must! lol I have a hammer drill, a regular drill, and an impact driver, I would never go back to just one drill. Great build, I definitely need to get myself a framing nailer

[@DAngeloDino]

Beautiful lady, using the right tools..very impressive. Great work!

[@FredrikRambris]

Cheating?! You mean doing what is easiest and gets the job done.

[@Hellsong89]

+Fredrik Rambris Technically you should really do the math, specially its important when living in area that has lots of snow. Roofing material also effects this, as that angle with sheet metal roofing is ok, but make tarmac roof and your going to have a problems. Even area of that small can gather huge weight from snow and water, eventually collapsing whole thing, if angles and structure is not right. Thought then again its a shed and practically speaking i eyeball as much if not more when building stuff like that :D Of course i'm house builder by trade, so eyeballing it comes with experience, but i would recommend someone whos just learning to check things out before doing, specially when building something that effects the main building it self. Gotta say, she did great job for first timer, thought her use of impact nailer and nailing base board into wall was kinda scary looking stuff... Impact nailer is not a toy and i have seen what happens when user has not healthy respect towards the tool. It would not be first hand to be pierced by redirected nail or wrong hand placement... or not first electric cable shot and shorted by nail.

[@frankminakin1080]

Working smart!

[@steveking2085]

Great job I'm almost 60 and I'm still learning new things now 👍

[@MisterTee2010]

The best way to learn my friend is by doing it. And you do it well 🤗🤗🤗

[@j.mccarthy3008]

Thank you!!! I’m trying to come up with something temporary to protect my generator. It stays in the garage until needed. You have given me some great ideas!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

[@karlagentry4696]

I'm just now learning how to use power tools. Trying to fix up my mothers house who passed away. You make it look so easy

[@lesthanzero]

I know you probably heard this a million times, but damn!! Your awesome taking on all this work and teaching us men how to do it. GREAT JOB April!!!

[@vothiennuong8821]

No worries at all! My Shed Plans brings me up to speed with professional tips and tricks used by the pros [Go Here=> *WoodBlueprints. Com* ]. It really let me learn how to handle carpenter equipment, follow the right safety rules, and how to do your projects professionally so that they will look good and last!

[@tracysimon2382]

April, you really helped me because I almost did the same thing in cutting the 2x4's for against the wall. LOL

[@faithnimue1]

Awesome! It is so good to watch another woman learning as she goes! I definitely have tool envy :)

[@curtwarkentin2887]

I liked your video April, but a couple suggestions. it is a lot easier to nail your walls together while they are laying down on the ground. then stand them up and you can secure them together with a second top plate that overlaps the neighboring wall. Second is the one that might have been a trick of the camera angle but when using a nail gun keep your hands and fingers a minimum of the length of nails you are using away from the tip of the nail gun. if a nail hits a knot in the wood they can deflect in any direction and end up in your hand. I have seen it happen and would hate to hear it happened to you. overall I love your enthusiasm and ambition I must admit I wish I had apprentices like you working with me it would sure make work a lot easier some days. keep up the good work and never stop learning. the knowledge you pick up today may be usefull in other jobs tomorrow.

[@juleboole]

Girl, you are amazing. Keep up the great work. People who criticize are perfectionists.

[@RajVeer87156]

Without training so much of good work....god bless you, keep going stronger

[@MattDiresta]

Get it!

[@AprilWilkerson]

; )

[@larrydelong3019]

Sweet! You and I are a lot in common! I'm old school and like to figure things out on the fly! You did a great job! Also, like you the, "slap the board in place and trace" is my quick, take out the guess work way to go! Keep up the great work and have fun doing it! Be safe, from Franklin, Pennsylvania!

[@Hrledood911]

I am a recent DIYer and I have the same mind set you! That is for the inspiration that you can do anything you out your mind to!!! Hope the rest if the build went/goes well!!

[@SilverSpikesO7]

I am so pleased to have found your videos - I am so inspired by you! I love what you said at the end. I am beginning some carpentry projects (just little to start with - table, bench etc) and I love working things out as I go along and finding inspiring you-tubers to help me learn more. Thanks for taking the effort to record and share your learning.

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Good framing tutorial. Nicely done!

[@TheScottie1040]

What do you mean you don't know how to do this? You just did it! Well done April.

[@MrMisterChiliPepper88]

you’re just a natural for someone who is not a professional your work is absolutely flawless good job keep it up

[@Axrover]

Excellent. I might grab your plans to make my own lean-to as well. Need more storage space

[@d.i.d]

3:13 - cheater ;) Frame was nailed and... on 3:13 is free again (on the top). But.... "zuch dziewczyna!" - trump girl! Great work!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Oh, I see what you mean. No I left the sill plate free until I moved the wall into place and nailed it on when it was in position. That way I could make sure the 2x4 was snuggly up against the barn. I did the same on the other wall when I realized I forgot to compensate for the offset.

[@d.i.d]

+April Wilkerson i'm joking :) really good work.

[@sandrarendon4713]

This video and the ones that followed help me so much. My buff and I are building a 4x16 shed. Thank you

[@joychavez9362]

Girls are so smart lol. Love the multiple drills!! Work smarter not harder. I'm right with you. 🎉

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Good job so far! Keep thinking 4 steps ahead n all of your puzzle pieces will fit... No problemo! ATB from sunny Wintergarden,Florida!

[@stevehead6317]

Hello Mrs April when you are doing concrete work when you want to slick finish just splash a little water on top of the concrete and finish it you have a smooth finish.

[@stevedelacruz541]

Hi I'm a retired Carpenter I think you did a great job

[@valdez440]

You seem to have a very logical,analytical mind.Excellent job on your project!

[@coleytoons]

Well done chicky. I use to install Alumawood patio covers, room additions and screen room enclosures here in Vegas (the list has gotten longer over the years). Keep it up.👍👍👍👍👍

[@maxcastillo6727]

Nice job I love seeing how people get more and more into construction

[@DIYFixMan]

Well done dude, you have golden hands and will continue to make interesting videos

[@sharonlee1948]

You were not cheating you were working smart !! Good Job !

[@kirylkavalenka8440]

very good job!! Few tips for the wall by the staircase, you could have sided it before placing in place and if you would remove the trim peace on the corner with making your slab all the way out to it that would bled in with the house and make it look pretty...

[@213segura8]

She is smart nothing like a woman that's good with tools . Love it 😀😍

[@kcgrubt4227]

Good for you ! People are always going to hate on you cuz there lame but keep up the good work ! This is how we learn by actually doing

[@jsmcguireIII]

my 2cents Invest in a really good pair of work gloves - this makes it safer and you can grip your work better. Pulling splinters and infections are not worth it especially if you play guitar or do other finger type activities. You can rent a .22 caliber masonry nail gun for attaching the sill to concrete - they are very effective and also very fun. I like to use slide clamps/pipe clamps to squeeze together framing elements so the nails set them super snug. Go ahead and measure diagonals and use a level for squareness and plumb as you go. A few shims here and there can avoid multiplying your problems. Watch out for where water will be coming off the existing structure - you don't want a waterfall to test your shed roof. Keep up the good work April!!!

[@wildswan221]

Huh, I never heard of triton tools before. Their stuff looks pretty good... I need a few things, so glad I saw this

[@garfieldnelson4724]

Hey April you inspire me. If caterpillar can fly so can I. Excellent job.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks. I'm glad you are enjoying my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@RobertWilliams-dn5ij]

I respect you, as a female you did just fine and honest video not cut just give it like it is. I hire guys before who work on my company project and they not even know half of what your doing. Good job

[@rigobertohernandez4173]

Congrats. I am still undecided to start a storage room because I never did it or I never saw a carpenter working, so I may try.

[@Debbieanne51]

Wow you're very impressive. You make it look so easy.

[@waynedixon8251]

quite frankly April "i love you" not only beautiful but a good carpenter and you love tools, fantastic work,,keep up the good work..

[@jerrybobteasdale]

Good video. You hit the pertinent details. Very clear.

[@richiesun9676]

You need your own Netflix series April. Would love to see you guest on This Old House!

[@AprilWilkerson]

I've got my own show here :)

[@richiesun9676]

@@AprilWilkerson love your vids!

[@Onlinesully]

well done to you for developing such skills. it’s a great thing to have these skills and do your own projects. well done.

[@kenrobertson1172]

Great job April!

[@adsamateurdiy5963]

Learnt a lot from this, thanks April

[@Cstopfoto]

Thanks for this! I wanted to do this last summer but ran out of time.

[@fireyourrocketts]

Great video, came for reference and ideas as i am building one but mine is 24 ft long by 7 ft goes along the whole side of the house; just finished pouring the slab in that area yesterday;

[@NadjaAfi]

i love that you are a woman who builds, that gives me permission to try as well :) Great job!!

[@curtis1gillis]

Anytime you have a trouble area like the wall by stair case build it set it first and side it as well but of course now you know that , always problem areas get done right away