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.