Tim Carter demonstrates how easy it is to calculate how high each wood support post should be using an optical builders level and simple grade school math. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and to purchase the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS […]

Tim Carter demonstrates how to use an optical builder's level. It's important to set up the tripod so it won't tip over on a slope. It's very important to make sure the bubble in the level vial is perfectly centered when you rotate the optical level in a 360-degree circle. For more DIY Shed building […]

Tim Carter talks about the correct tool to use - an optical builders level / transit - to get the wood 6 x 6 posts perfectly level. It's very hard to get the concrete piers level when you're looking for a maximum margin of error of no more than 1/8 inch. It's easy to get […]

Tim Carter shows how to install a concrete pier anchor bolt. It's important to get it in the right place because you often only have 1/4 inch margin of error. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed […]

Tim Carter shows how to use the handmade concrete chute to put concrete into the DIY shed pier form. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed in this video, click the following links: SHED PLANNING: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-plan-a-shed SHEDS for STORAGE: https://www.askthebuilder.com/storage-sheds GARDEN SHEDS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/garden-sheds SHED RAMPS: https://www.askthebuilder.com/shed-ramps/ ACTUAL […]

Tim Carter shows off a concrete chute made with scrap lumber that will make filling the pier forms much easier. It's very hard work shoveling concrete from a wheelbarrow into a pier form hole. Let Mother Nature's gravity do it for FREE! For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for […]

Pier Foundation Concrete Mix Tips Tim Carter demonstrates how to mix DIY shed pier concrete the right way. You don't want to add too much water. Adding too much water to where the concrete flows like water dilutes the amount of Portland cement in the mix and it makes the concrete WEAK. Use a mortar […]

Tim Carter shows why it's so important to backfill dirt around the concrete piers before you build the wood floor. If you get ahead of yourself, you'll be on your belly with buckets trying to get dirt under the floor. For more DIY Shed building tips and information and the actual plans for the shed […]