Ways To Find Free Shed Plans

Plans for Everyone
The nice thing about a lot of these free shed plans is they are created for someone who only has the standard tool kit and basic woodworking skills. A person doesn’t need lots of experience to put together a basic shed. The instructions are detailed enough that anyone can follow them and the final project is designed to last for twenty to thirty years. However, if you want something with more expertise, these options are also available. Then free plans might give a person a starting point. They can use it as a base and take it from there, turning it into a personal creation.

“Not only did you see ideas on how to decorate but if you wanted to, ‘build it yourself’, then it gave you step by step and tools as well as land layout you needed.”
    - Kathy L. Plummer, amazon.com

Gives You Control
It’s nice not having to pay for the free shed plans, especially once you consider the rest of the expenses. A person has to purchase the materials. Sometimes they will hire a carpenter to put the plans into action. It all depends on what you want. Free options also give people more control over the space, because they feel like it’s easier to veer off the path and take it another direction.

“Contains a good balance of photos, plans and technical information needed to design and construct a shed. Provides material list for the shed plans and info.”
    - R. May, amazon.com

Where Can You Find Plans?
These free options can be found almost anywhere. They are easy to search for, especially if you do a search. Some of the options are:

•    Google search
•    Through manufacturer websites
•    Online forums
•    Internet directories

Because the plans are free, a person can download more than one. They usually come in PDF format and can be printed easily. If someone prints several possibilities and likes something from them all, it’s possible to combine them together. However, you might need to be an experienced carpenter to choose this option. Some sites will ask you to sign up with them and then free plans will be available. A person can also discover free shed plans by checking out books from a library.

Know What You Want
For some people, they might become overwhelmed with all of the options. The reason is they aren’t quite sure what they want, so they can’t make up their mind. This is why a person should know the shed’s purpose and where they want it located. It means deciding on material. If you don’t find an option in the list of free shed plans, then look into plans that are for sale.