Building Sheds and Outbuildings

Weather you use firewood to heat your home or just in a backyard fire pit, you need a spot to store your firewood...a firewood shed. Here are free instructions to build your own firewood shed.

This side yard firewood shed can be used anywhere in your yard to store anything really but in this case it is firewood. Follow along and build your own shed. you can change up the dimensions to suit your space.

With just a few tools and some exterior grade plywood, you can build this outdoor recycling center. This one is built in a simple shed style with easy access to your recyclable containers. Everyone who recycles needs one of these.

Lawn Tool Storage Cabinet, 4 x 7 x 1 ft, wall mounted and plywood construction. PDF number 6283.

4 Layouts, 12 x 24, 16 x 24 and 16 x 36, Gabel Roof. Follow the instructions on that page to quickly find the plan number. This plan number is 5190.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a plywood ice fishing hut. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an 8 x 8 foot garden shed. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This storage shed will provide you with two things at once: attractive architectural lines to enhance your yard,and a practical 80-square-foot work and storage space for gardening and landscaping projects.

This free plan-set contains detailed plans, drawings and step-by-step instructions for a 2100mm x 2400mm (7ft x 8 ft) Board-and-batten Shed. Contents at bottom of page.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a storage shed. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This easy-to-build barn door, constructed of plywood siding, provides a wide entry to the shed. Inside, clerestory windows and a Plexiglas skylight lend a greenhouse atmosphere to the shed. Want to design storage shelves and bins that meet your unique storage requirements? This plan gives you a good start with deep, easy access bins for firewood, bark dust or peat moss, and a storage bin for rakes, hoes and brooms.

This narrow backyard shed is suitable for the smaller backyard or garden or for those that do not want to use more area than necessary. With a footprint (ground area) of 2100mm (7ft) wide by only 1200mm (4ft) deep this shed could be considered compact but you will be amazed just how much will go into it.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a large outdoor shelter. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Modular construction and inexpensive materials make this shed easy to build and easy to afford. We use simple construction methods to make the building process as easy as possible.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for an 8 x 16 foot wood shed. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a carport attached to a shed or workshop. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a shed dormer structure. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Building houses and latrines in Baja California, Mexico.

This outdoor shed/closet is small, but compact. It will hold most of your gardening and lawn care tools and supplies and keep them close at hand and well organized.

Follow along at the link and build your own 8 x 12 foot backyard shed. Be sure to follow through to part 2 and part 3.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for the framing of a storage shed. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Pole-style construction provides an economical method of building a drive-thru shed, even if the shed is built on a sloping lot.

Here are the materials list and construction drawings for this storage shed.

I hope this blog helps you building your storage shed/garden shed. I have put lots of pictures, and will try to explain the steps. If you do not understand something leave me a comment.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 12 x 16 foot shed with floor and wall framing. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

At the link you will find a materials list as well as detailed illustrations (no instructions though) to build a workshop.

This spacious cedar garden shed has tons of storage space for lawn and garden tools plus shelves for supplies, a potting bench and windows. It is close at hand too, since we attached it to a garage wall. An outdoor overhang shelters the potting bench.

Simple design detailing timber frame shell for small shed structure. Joints and preliminary details to layout timbers for mortise and tennons.

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a 10 x 12 foot garden shed. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

Build this 10 x 14 shed with side porch using these free woodworking plans. Be sure to follow through to part 2 and part 3.