Looking for a fun project to help revitalize your home’s backyard? Consider building an outdoor room. The additional structure will provide space for your family and friends to gather outdoors – and it will increase you’re property’s appeal and value. Use our how-to guide to learn more about the tools and materials you need. Plus, we’ll provide you with detailed steps to help you build your new room.

What You Need: Tools

• Tape rule
• Hammer
• Posthole digger (if placing on concrete piers)
• Builder’s level ( 4-feet or longer)
• Trenching shovel
• Carpenter’s pencil
• Angle square or combination square
• Portable circular saw
• Table saw
• Wood chisel (1 inch or larger)
• Drill with 3/16- and 3/8-inch bits
• Drill bit, 12 inches long, 1/4 -inch diameter
• Ratchet driver with 9/16-inch socket
• 12-inch power miter saw
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver or driver but
• Two stepladders (8 feet)
• Paintbrushes