You Can Build Your Own Storage Shed! We'll show you how.

In this video, Chris and Josh show exactly how to build a 12x16 storage shed from custom blueprints. This shed features two large lofts and a roll-up door for a lawn tractor. Free blueprints for this exact shed are available in the details below.
This is a summarized version of a 7-part video released in 2021 as part of the series called The Living Flip, where Chris' daughter, Julie, and her husband, Josh purchase and renovate a foreclosure while they live there.
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This project is part of The Living Flip, a series where my daughter Julie and her husband Josh bought a foreclosure to fix up while they live there. Watch the whole series here:
• The Living Flip
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[@aguyandhiscomputer]

I'm always in awe of people with carpentry skills. Great size shed. Great video.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊 Designing is the hard part. Then it’s easy to follow a plan.

[@Wooster77]

To prep for building my own shed, I’ve watched several shed videos and this is one of the best.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@handydadtv]

If you have the money, put it on a slab.

[@Wooster77]

@@handydadtv I’m lucky, I’ll be building it on an existing slab that was formerly used to park a boat.

[@handydadtv]

@Wooster77 Even better!

[@pinkeye00]

You shilling for this guy? He your uncle?

[@russbowerschannel449]

The perfect shed. Best shed video on youtube, and I watched 'em all.

[@handydadtv]

Wow thanks so much 👍🏻

[@nunyabusiness863]

Thanks for posting this. It is extremely helpful in my shed planning phase. And great job. It looks gorgeous. The roll up door is a great idea because i dont think big doors fit or are very secure.

[@handydadtv]

If you go with the roll up door, plan for water coming down the track. I should have used PT decking in that area. Lesson learned.

[@Michael-dz2wg]

There’s something very satisfying watching a project come together. Thanks for the video. I love these DIY videos and I always try to pickup things I didn’t know along the way.

[@handydadtv]

I’m the same way. It’s mesmerizing watching other people create stuff.

[@MarlzJinx]

Great job. Looks beautiful. And..a great memory for everyone who worked on it.

[@handydadtv]

Very true. Thanks 😊

[@hacmia8708]

I was going to post this.

[@juliewilbur647]

I have been wanting to attempt to build a shed, and have watches many build your own shed videos, you have answered just about every question I had. What a great job you all did!!!! You're killin me with those "shoes"!!! Lol😂😂 safety first!!

[@handydadtv]

No toes were harmed in the making of this video. 😂

[@lmartin3601]

It was so much pleasure watching it all come together. Thank you for sharing it.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@andyaguirre345]

you guys did a super nice job. that roll up door is the cream of the crop. it looks great . its a good thing you have some great friends to come over and help.

[@handydadtv]

Yes indeed. Thanks 😊

[@ryang5441]

Looks great, and almost as importantly it looks like you guys were having a blast building it!

[@handydadtv]

Yes, it was a fun project. Very rewarding to build something like this yourself. Like I’m prepared to buy land in Alaska and build my own cabin.

[@smokenjoe1194]

Best video ever for building own shed. The store bought are cheap made with undersized materials. Great job

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@grjones520]

You are a great teacher and seem like an all around great family. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@loucinci3922]

Nice job Jersey. Noticed the sketch-up drawing. Very nice. Looks great. I think they make garage door seals with black brushes. That might seal the door a little better. Thanks for sharing

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the tip.

[@andrewcarr2431]

nice job and fun crew, great tutorial video as you obviously know what you are doing and that shed is better built than some houses I've worked on. I'd recommend safety glasses and ear protection for nail guns. Protect yourself before you wreck yourself! BTW it's not sawdust, but "man glitter". Like the loft idea, is your soffit vented? And those vent caps are great as let light in too. For those who don't install their rafters directly over the wall studs to support the roof directly, install a double top plate on the top of the wall first to span the load across the wall. A palm Nailer is a great tool for installing connector plates such as hurricane ties or when you have multiple nails to install.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@jamiebreeden9606]

I think you guys did a great job! Love to see everybody helping anyone with negative comments should be watching them more technical videos in this. This was a great do it yourself shed we can always find things to do better next time but overall I think you guys nailed it.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Icutmetal]

What does your second sentence mean?

[@jimcasso407]

Great video, great explanations, great shed! Thanks for creating the video and posting!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@roxanneloyst3733]

Great shed build. You made it look so easy.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@ronniebyrd2587]

I am a mailman and I’m out after dark a lot. I go through flashlights like I change my socks. I can’t seem to find one that works very good. This light could possibly replace all of my other lights. Thank you for your consideration. Love your show.!!

[@handydadtv]

👍🏻

[@user-bn3nx2od4i]

Thank you for making this video. You have done a fantastic job and gave me the courage to make my own .

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze]

This is the most perfect how to build a simple shed video I have found. Thank you! Very much needed and I will refer back to it Im sure.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Abbas-786]

Looks fabulous and also I’d like to say thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge and experience along side visual experience of building a beautiful outdoor building/ garage /shed , thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MrRexkinger]

Building a shed this year and this is by far my favourite `how to` video.....thank you, very informative and easy to follow instructions....hopefully result will be the same.....

[@handydadtv]

It’s a great experience to build a shed! Enjoy every minute. Then pull up a lawn chair and stare at it for the rest of the year saying “I built that!”

[@deborahvrtis4428]

You make it look so easy! Haha! Things like getting it square & measurements accurate along with just the know-how on “doing stuff”. I enjoyed watching this but I’m a woman now in my older years so if I need a shed it’ll happen some other way other than my own labor. God bless you!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@shagmesilly78]

Awesome shed. Good idea with the loft storage too.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@rickmorrison7535]

No such thing as mistakes. Any type of framing can be fixed if you think outside the box. You guys did a great job.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@katiedotson704]

That is not a mistake. It's a design change.

[@SuperiorWhiteKing]

Kick ass! Love that little garage door, that's what drew me in from the thumb nail pic. Well done!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@wg8304]

Great video. A family member is thinking about buying a prefab shed but this looks DIY friendly.

[@handydadtv]

It’s a fun project the whole family can participate in. Planning is the hardest part.

[@Mrqwerty2109]

This is the same procedure I would've done: drawn up a plan beforehand and then all DIY. You had a clear vision beforehand, and you executed it. A great shed build!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@silver965]

Arguably the only way to do it. Failing to plan is always planning to fail.

[@DesertHomesteader]

Must be nice to have so much help. I'm just alone on my homestead (at least a mile from another human), so I mostly have to work alone. I still managed to build a 12 x 16 shed (kit from Home Depot) and a 4x4 outhouse (no kit/no written plan) but it sure would be nice to have at least 1 other person to help with these projects. I will admit to getting help from some ratchet straps to raise the walls a little at a time. 😏

[@handydadtv]

You’re very resourceful!

[@mistydavis4746]

You did great building it all by yourself!

[@JuanOrtiz-wj4rc]

You guys are the best teachers so far im able to do one myself after watching this video i also want to build a log cabin now i can build just about anything thank you all

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@kennnethrohm4448]

Myself I truly love this series of racing 😊, it's old school and it's great, see true emotions involved with racing, nice racing to watch every week 👏, thanks for letting me watch it u-tub 😊, I was truly pulling for, crazy Clint myself, he was a true testament of some one who still has the hunger for racing part time 😊

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the comment

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Excellent! 10:35 One suggestion is when cutting the Birds Mouth in the rafter, do not cut the 2X4 so it has only 1 inch of uncut width as that weakens the effective strength of that notch.

[@handydadtv]

You can use a jigsaw to avoid overcut.

[@jollyandwaylo]

I would suggest rat-proofing the floor perimeter and adding a little insulation. Also, I always build sheds so insulation can be added to the walls later if needed. That way if someone decides to keep a small heater in there to keep tools from rusting or to store paint that can't be frozen, it is easy to upgrade later. Rats are always getting into everything so I dig a six inch deep trench around the entire structure and then staple hardware cloth with a J shape in the trench. The rats will just dig deeper if the hardware cloth is just straight but they haven't figured out how to dig past the J when they hit the bottom of the J. Then I fill the trench.

[@handydadtv]

Good idea!

[@bjornlilje2057]

Got any good picture of how this J shape looks like in place? Or is it nailed straight down from the building then curves underneat?

[@jollyandwaylo]

@@bjornlilje2057 It goes straight down into the ground for 6-8 inches and the tail of the J faces out. The rats dig down and hit the screen and can't figure out to dig further out to get around the screen. The tail of the J is about 5=6 inches. I've been doing this for years on houses and sheds and so far no rats.

[@jollyandwaylo]

Also there will be a lot of moisture coming out of the ground to rot the structure if there is no plastic under the gravel since there is no way for the moist air to get out. With the no-rat hardware cloth, you can build it to allow air to flow through but not let animals get under. This is also useful if your area has a bit of slope to it.

[@hellostorm7661]

Rats and Tree rats will chew through anything to get inside. Those buggers got into my attic with the enclosed gutters in place. 😢😢. Invasive creatures everywhere!!!!!! Anyway great job on the shed. Where is the She Shed?

[@salvadorvalladolid2076]

Wow! Great job, this is definitely in my top 3 for best D.I.Y/tutorial videos from KZbin. Seems like all important details were mentioned and the editing was solid. I definitely will use this as a reference when i build ours. God willing. Thx for sharing.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@danielcline650]

Perfect timing! I'm going to be rebuilding my mother-in-law's shed that was destroyed by a tornado a couple months ago.

[@handydadtv]

It’s a fun project.

[@richardbutch1617]

You did a great job. The only two things I would change is: 1. I would spend a little extra money and pour a concrete slab. You would have a stronger base and would not have to worry as much about termites. 2. I would not have put skylight vents in the roof, you have a nice watertight roof and what do you do, you cut holes in it for skylight vents, they will eventually leak. If you need more light inside turn on the light.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@katiedotson704]

Search on KZbin for dry pouring concrete. On one of the videos, someone posted that the first time he saw this method was on a large Consolidated Edison project some years back. But if building on ground level as was done here, apply a heavy dose of boric acid and DE (wear a mask) before the flooring is laid. It will keep out the creepy crawlers for a very long time. Including termites. I disagreed with the plastic skylight as well. Plastic will dry rot over time. The air vents for underneath are great if the building is sitting on a hill.

[@daryldavirro4237]

You should use roofing tar over the exposed nails on the roof instead of silicone. It will last much longer and better

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the tip!

[@swilson42]

Not sure about that. Every single roof I’ve been on that has black roof tar used anywhere that is exposed, the tar is completely dried out and cracked. Maybe the key is that for small dime sized circles like over those nails would be fine, but larger areas like a gap between boards or a seam between a roof and vertical wall section should be avoided?

[@blg020]

It's called roof cement.

[@ClarkeLSmith]

Did you have to get a permit for this shed and to run electrical to it, and how deep did you dig for the electrical run?

[@handydadtv]

@ClarkeLSmith In this town, we needed a shed permit but no inspections. The electric was done “off the books”.

[@robertkerby2581]

Excellent design and Craftsmanship!! Well done!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@alexbradmckay]

This was a great video. Thank you very much for this. It has given me inspiration.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@DarthP00P00]

I wish I had an opportunity to do this with my dad.

[@handydadtv]

It’s a fun project.

[@Kurt9099]

The gap that the H clips leave are for a reason. You don't want to butt your sheathing tight to each other in either direction or when it swells and expands from the humidity, you may get bulging. Should be 1/8" gap between sheets.

[@handydadtv]

Good point!

[@edwardlowry2653]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video of your build. Terrific Ya'll!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jeffgordon9103]

Job well done. I feel like I could build my own after watching this.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Casmige]

Why not build on skids?. (That way a forklift can be brought in to move it or if you/someone else decides to sell it. On the build? I would’ve: * Pre-treated-&-sprayed the ground area location for Termites. * Installed floor joist hangers. * MEMBRANE’D the Pressure-treated floor joists prior to OSB decking it. * Treated the cut-end of the floor-joists with Cut-N-Seal. * Tyvak wrapped wall stud frame before the siding. * Zip-system taped around the doors/windows. * Flashing above Windows/Doors. * Maybe R-Gard’ed the perimeter of the window openings & roof vents. * R-Gard’ed the OSB floor (prior to setting the walls). * Primed/Epoxy/Vinyl-Flake/-& Aspartic sealed the floor & sill-plate perimeter. Just FYI? On the gutter & down-spouts? The code usually is a minimum 10’ conducted away from the foundation.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@ACobra289]

That is a nice looking shed! I'm getting ready to build a 12x16. I've done some finish carpentry around the house but never tackled any framing. We'll see how it goes!

[@handydadtv]

Framing is much easier (and forgiving) than finished carpentry. You’ll have fun.

[@TomKaren94]

You used non-pressure treated plywood because "... it's safer for kids." It's been a long time since I've heard anything quite that sadly uninformed. It's good that you do the work yourself, but if you're worried about "safe for kids" why would you run the electric so that's nowhere near the necessary depth? Plus, that floor is going to be rotted out in just a couple years... and replacing it will be a real hoot. A piece of flashing? Really?

[@handydadtv]

We’ll see.

[@billyterry2656]

About how much do save by building your own shed. And how much did you spend?

[@jrgoodman4859]

The treated wood they have out today is salt cure is this not have none of those chemicals like it did back in the 70s 80s and the 90s

[@ruffnek]

Shouldn't rod if there is airflow and cross ventilation under the shed. Houses don't use PT for floors. Granted a lot of sheds do, ventilation is key

[@silverbackag9790]

What are you afraid of? There hasn’t been arsenic or chromium in commonly available pressure treated in 20 years. It’s just copper.

[@jefftucker9225]

Building a shed by myself right now, it's only 3x6, but it's been a learning experience, I used cedar fence pickets and layered them for the walls, still need to make a door and shingle the roof, but your video on the door has been helpful

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@judge724]

It turned out wonderfully!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DanO530.8]

You guys did an amazing job looks really good

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@evilroyslade2491]

Best DIY shed video IMHO

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deki78]

Very good video, thank you. I admire all the details, great craftsmanship !

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rosemarysanchez5107]

Mr. HandyDad you totally Rock!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@eliascruz9757]

Perfect Construction 🦺 nice work

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mikelastpass689]

What a magnificent how to video. Thanks. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jackieraulerson2005]

Love that roll up door!!

[@handydadtv]

Livin large here in NJ

[@hippo-potamus]

Flip flop safety shoes. Winning!

[@handydadtv]

I live in those things.

[@derekjohnson4717]

I appreciate your video. Now I have something to go by doing my shed.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@ivanparker1794]

Nice work really like it, just finished a 8x12 shed and was interested in the color you chose

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@davefimple8303]

Excellent job it really looks good. Very nice work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@chrisnash2154]

Outstanding Job!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@rigatr0n]

Very nice build! thank you

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@jorgemontoya8844]

Wow! I loved this video. Great job.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@stevedunn7489]

Very nice work. Inspired me to get one built

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@JuanOrtiz-wj4rc]

Excellent work guys i love it 👏👏

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@SHRI_the_DIY_Warrior]

Wow you did amazingly nice job 😊

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@608er]

This was fun to watch. Good work!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bryanjames1561]

You are definitely good at framing up and finishing off a dwelling

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@pinkeye00]

I wonder how many people are raging in that 2x4 rafter birds mouth overcut. lol

[@handydadtv]

It’s still standing 🥳

[@nova31337]

Came out looking great! If you do any gardening, having the gutter downspouts dump into a rain collection barrel is also great for plant use. Would have less roof sediment if you had gone with a metal roof though. Still, it's a beautiful build and very functional with those lofts and the translucent roof vents.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@susanpeterson9558]

Beautifully done😊

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@bjones8354]

Awesome! Great team work too.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@moraleswarnold]

😮 I love it. I’m building that. Thank you.

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@clararodas6243]

Beautiful job!! ❤

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@percywilliams135]

Great job! I learned a few things from this. Thanks for posting!

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@percywilliams135]

@@handydadtv I subscribed to your channel. Very informative Sir ✊🏾

[@handydadtv]

@percywilliams135 Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family!

[@markkempton4579]

Just stunning. Thank you. I just bought my first resin shed because building one was intimidating, but I'm already thinking about the next one. :)

[@handydadtv]

It’s a fun project. Takes a little longer than resin kit, though.

[@robertwilliams3322]

Another job well done ❤

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tayred81]

Nice. What a nice crew ❤

[@handydadtv]

Indeed.

[@johnrduckhorn9599]

Great job. Good you improvised when necessary Im going to check out your channel

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@johnjoseph3335]

one of the best videos watched

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@brianbuchanan7215]

Very nicely done!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@brianwilliams6758]

Nice job on the build

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@LareishaLee-zc7cw]

Thanks for sharing n caring.... I shared with my. Sons. ...soooow they can learn to build.....🎉

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@jenniferdrake2360]

Love that lil. Garage door

[@handydadtv]

Me too 👍🏻

[@michaelmclaughlin5748]

Really awesome job.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@thurmanttaylorjr8240]

Gr8 job & nice looking shed

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@JB-mf1zc]

Nice job!! God Bless!!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@give_it_ago]

Man that is a good quality shed. A bit of insulation and you have an airbnb income or garden office :)

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@clarkcalabrese292]

12' x 16' very nice! But it still amazing how quickly the space gut used up.

[@handydadtv]

Wait until they have kids with bikes and toys!

[@jaypees.8766]

nice shed, great skills.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jawadhazrat4349]

Loved it.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@21stcenturyworldsystem46]

Awesome video. I love it. Thanks.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks so much 😊

[@neiljuedes1661]

I have never seen anyone work a skill saw like he does.

[@handydadtv]

Oh man, I’m an amateur. But thanks.

[@williamking2249]

Nice job.

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@kellyjohnson5667]

Great instructions

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@diverbob8]

Great job....Thanks for this post!

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure! Thanks 😊

[@marsmediapro]

I just watched this, and thanks! What a great build; I really like your attention to detail. I do live in tornado alley, and wonder how to adapt you plan for my area(I must research this), and I watched this on a whim, as a video YT suggested. And, now I've subscribed!

[@handydadtv]

Thanks for subscribing! Welcome to the family! I’d be interested in hearing the outcome of your research to adapt this design to be stronger.

[@m.t.v.7934]

Great video! And WOW I finally found a fellow NJ resident! lol

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊

[@Ee-ul4ul]

Thank you guys

[@handydadtv]

Glad it was helpful 👍🏻

[@micmike]

That was great, thanks for sharing

[@handydadtv]

My pleasure

[@chrismiesner6973]

Nice man love it

[@handydadtv]

Thanks 😊