Planning to build a shed, garage, or other outbuilding and want plans you can actually follow? My Shed Plans (sold as Ryan Shed Plans, from a craftsman named Ryan Henderson) is one of the longer-running DIY plan libraries online. Here's what the official sales page says you get, what we'd treat with caution, and who it suits. We've based the details below on the vendor's page rather than on building from the plans ourselves.
What is My Shed Plans?
It's a collection the vendor describes as 12,000 shed plans and designs, ranging from compact storage and garden sheds up to large outbuildings and garages. You access it through an online members area, and the vendor says you can also choose to have everything shipped to you.
What each plan is said to include
- A materials list and cutting list, with labels showing what each piece is used for.
- Step-by-step assembly instructions with color photos.
- 3D CAD images and views from all angles, so you can see how parts should fit before you cut anything.
The roof styles listed include gable, gambrel, hip, pent, saltbox, bonnet, pyramid, shed, and flat.
Bonuses and the custom plan offer
The package lists four bonuses: an Advanced Woodworking Tips book, a worksheet for changing a plan's dimensions, a directory of suppliers, and 400 extra woodworking plans. The vendor also advertises a "We Have It Or We'll Get It" guarantee: if you can't find a plan you need, you submit your dimensions and details through the members area and the team says it will draft a custom plan within two weeks. We haven't tested how well that works in practice.
Price and guarantee
When we last checked the official page, it advertised a one-time payment of $37 against a listed retail price of $97, with no recurring fees. It also describes this as an introductory price that could end at any time, so confirm the current price before you buy. The vendor offers a 60-day money-back guarantee, and ClickBank is the retailer.
Who is it best for?
DIYers and weekend builders who would rather start from a finished blueprint than design from scratch, especially if they haven't settled on a size or style. If you already know exactly what you want, one well-chosen plan or a made-to-measure tool may be simpler than sorting through a huge library.
Things to keep in mind
- Treat the build time claims as optimistic. The vendor says beginners take 3-5 days and experienced woodworkers one day. Weather, site preparation, and the size of the shed can easily change that.
- Check material costs locally. The vendor's examples are about $900 for a 10x8 shed and $1,000-$1,500 for a 12x20. Lumber prices vary a lot, so price the materials list yourself before comparing against a prebuilt shed.
- Read the marketing with some skepticism. The sales page is written in a hype-heavy style, and we can't verify its testimonials or the claim that any shed can be built with zero experience.
- Look into local rules first. Permits, setbacks, and foundation rules depend on where you live and aren't solved by any plan.
- Check for moisture details. We couldn't confirm that every plan covers vents and vapor barriers, so add those yourself if needed.
Try the free sample first
The official page's FAQ offers a free 8x12 sample plan. That's the most useful thing to look at before paying, since it lets you judge the drawings and instructions for yourself instead of relying on the sales copy.
The bottom line
If you want a broad library of shed plans for a modest one-time price, and the sample plan looks clear to you, My Shed Plans is a reasonable option, and the 60-day guarantee limits the risk. Check current pricing and the full details on the official page below.
