My Life On The Deck | Decks, Plans and Outdoor Living

Outdoor living on my deck

Design

Use deck design software to design and build your deck

Deck Design Software

Do you really need deck design software to build a wood deck? This will depend … [Read More...]

Use shed plans to build your perfect garden shed

Outdoor Plans

  Who's also looking for wood plans and shed plans? If you've finally had … [Read More...]

  • Deck Design Blog
  • About
  • Disclosure
  • Deck Software
  • Outdoor Plans
  • Tiki Huts and Tiki Bar Plans
  • Outdoor Heaters
  • Outdoor Lighting
You are here: Home / Outdoor Plans

Outdoor Plans

Who’s Also Looking For Outdoor Wood Plans and Shed Plans?

If you’ve finally had enough of storing your lawn mower, garden furniture, spare tiles and tools in your garage or basement, it’s time to build a storage shed. And the first thing you need to have is a good set of shed plans. With a good set of plans you can build the perfect shed that all of your friends and neighbours will comment on. Just be careful, because you might be getting a lot of invites to shed building parties.

As a homeowner there are quite a few different outdoor projects you can build outside. Decks, bird houses, windmills, arbors and chicken coops to name a few. But the number one do it yourself outdoor project is the storage shed. This is because they are practical and you will save a lot of money if you build it yourself.

And if you spend the time to find the right sheds plans, you can build the a great looking shed that has room for all of your outdoor and garden stuff!

Finding the perfect shed plans

What are the right outdoor plans for your shed building?
The first thing to do is create a list of everything you want your shed to do and how you want it to look. In the process of looking for the right plans, here’s a list of things you want to know:

  1. How big do you want it to be – if possible layout all of the things you plan on storing. Remember some things might take more room than you expect, like lawn mowers since you have to wheel them in and out and they have a long handle.
  2. What dimensions do you want? 10 x 10 shed plans are popular but based on your property and where you plan to build it, an 8 x 12 shed might be better. This has the same amount of space but it is longer on one side and shorter on the other.
  3. Where do you want the door? The two things to consider is what are you storing inside and your property layout. A good idea is mark your shed out on your property with a garden hose or a rope.
  4. What style do you want it to look like. There’s lots of different styles from gabled, to barn, to cottage style. You might want it to look similar to your house to blend in or totally different to add interest to your back yard. It is a good idea to look around your neighbourhood or see what your friends have for inspiration.

Other woodworking plans

What are the other top outdoor wood plans?

  1. Chicken coop plans
  2. Gazebo plans
  3. Home made smoker plans
  4. Pergola plans
  5. Wooden bird house plans
  6. Wooden lighthouse plans
  7. Wooden wagon plans

It will be very cool to have the plans you need when you want them. No more time waisted looking for the perfect plans for your projects.

Videos

Categories

  • Arbors/Pergolas
  • Decks
  • Entertaining
  • Garden Sheds
  • Outdoor Fireplaces
  • Outdoor Heaters
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Outdoor Plans
  • Tiki Huts and Bars
  • Videos

Living

Outdoor Heaters

It's no fun if you or your guests are cold on your deck or patio. You can make … [Read More...]

Enjoying a new tiki bar

Tiki Bars and Tiki Huts

You can build a tiki bar or tiki hut that is authentic, sturdy and a lot cheaper … [Read More...]

Recent Posts

Build a lasting memory with your backyard project

(BPT) - There are regular backyard projects and then there are those special backyard projects that bring families closer together, both during the construction and while enjoying the finished … [Read More...]

Choosing the Right Decking Material for your Deck

When people talk about choosing decking material they are usually talking about the wood on the deck floor. The deck floor is exposed to the elements and gets most of the wear and tear. Besides the … [Read More...]

Do I Need A Building Permit To Build A Deck And What Is The Process?

One of the first questions you should have when planning your new deck is, “do I need a building permit to build my deck?” The best way to find this out is visit your local city hall and get a copy of … [Read More...]

5 Reasons Why Deck Plans Are Necessary and How to Create Them For Free

If you are planning on building a deck you will need a good set of plans to make a quality deck. You can pay a lot to get custom plans, but you can also get free plans or create the plans yourself … [Read More...]

Designing Your New Deck

The first part of designing your new deck is dreaming about the deck you want. I think it is a good idea to get a pen and paper and write down all of the things you want in your new deck. Think about … [Read More...]

Steps to Build a New Deck

Whether you are building a deck or having someone build a deck for you, there are a lot similar steps that you need to follow in designing and planning your deck. A couple of years ago we went through … [Read More...]

[footer_backtotop]

Copyright © 2017. All Rights Reserved. · My Life On The Deck - decks, plans, outdoor living