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Q: I've decided I'm going to build an outdoor shed using wood, but I've never built a wall before. Is it just a matter of banging together some studs and covering it with sheathing? What secrets can ...

Q: I’ve decided to build an outdoor shed using wood, but I’ve never built a wall before. What secrets can you share? A: Building a wall isn’t that hard, but there are many places you can make a ...