Backyard Building
Designs from
North Dakota State University Agricultural Extension Service
Get great ideas from free design plans and building details for
projects for your backyard: sheds, small barns, dog houses, play
courts and a picnic pavilion.
Storage Sheds
A variety of practical 8'x12' and 12'x8' storage buildings.
Backyard Barn
10'x12' Gambrel-roof storage shed or lawn tractor barn.
Dog Houses
Four designs, from plain to fancy.
Picnic Table Shelter
A roofed shelter, patio and outdoor fireplace.
Play Courts
Learn the right dimensions to layout badminton, tennis, volley ball
and croquet courts, a baseball diamond a football field and even a
horseshoes court.
About These Cooperative
Extension Plans: These plans were developed over many
years by engineers at U.S. Land Grant universities. They are
generally older plans that need to be revised for today's
construction methods, codes and standards. They provide design
ideas and conceptual information for planning purposes. The
plans were prepared through the USDA Cooperative Farm Buildings
Plan Exchange.
Buildings must
resist various forces from snow, wind, earthquake and use. They also must
adhere to local building and zoning codes. A local building
inspector, engineer, building supplier, or building contractor
can help you determine what is a safe and legal building for
your area.
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More Backyard
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If you can't find a free plan that's
just right for you, check out these websites for hundreds of great designs,
inexpensive blueprints, do-it-yourself design software, easy to assemble kits,
tools and building products.
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Design-It and Build-It-Yourself Software
Plan, design, estimate and build your own garage, deck, patio,
driveway, shed, walk, workshop, fence or landscape with easy to
use software, instant-download plans, and step-by-step
instructions.
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Design Your Own Landscape Online with
Plan3D
Plan3D is a new online service that helps you create a home
landscape layout your walks, drives, patios and plantings.
View your yard from any angle. Use Plan3D to help create a
new deck, garage or shed. Scan existing plans into Plan3D
and take a virtual walk through your new yard. Everything is
online, for an inexpensive subscription price, so you can
get started today. |
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Do It Yourself Backyard Project Plans
Save money, and say "I built it myself" with these easy to
follow plans, easy-to-assemble kits, and step by step
instructions for building sheds, playhouses, garages,
playgrounds, decks, gazebos, birdhouses, outdoor furniture,
arbors and other garden projects.
PlansNOW.com |
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Have all plans reviewed by your building department or by an experienced
building professional who knows local conditions, before you start to build. Plans may have to be modified by a local
professional to suit your site's building code and weather requirements. |
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