Independent review

Ryan's Shed Plans: 12,000 blueprints for building your own shed

We read through the full sales page, the sample plan, and real buyer feedback to work out who this shed-plan library actually helps — and where it falls short.

One-time payment · 60-day money-back guarantee · Sold via ClickBank

Ryan's Shed Plans digital package showing binder and folder of shed blueprints

Quick summary

  • What it is: a digital library of 12,000 shed plans and blueprints, sold as a single download.
  • Price: $37 introductory price at time of writing (confirm current price), regular price listed as $97.
  • Best for: DIY beginners and hobbyist woodworkers who want a ready-made blueprint instead of designing a shed from scratch.
  • Not for: anyone who wants a physical kit, a contractor to build for them, or plans specific to one exact custom design.
  • Guarantee: 60-day, no-questions-asked refund policy stated on the official sales page.
4.1 / 5

Editorial score

Based on the depth of the plan library, pricing, and guarantee terms as published on the official page. Not an independent lab test.

Recommended for beginner-to-intermediate DIYers

Our take, in short

Ryan's Shed Plans is a large, digital catalog of shed blueprints rather than a single "how to build a shed" course. Its main strength is volume and structure: 12,000 designs, each supposedly including cutting lists, material lists, and multiple drawing angles, at a price ($37) that's low enough to be a low-risk way to skip the design phase of a shed project.

The catch is that quality across 12,000 plans from a single seller is hard to verify plan-by-plan, and the purchase happens on a third-party checkout page (ClickBank) rather than the seller's own domain, which can feel unfamiliar to first-time buyers of digital products.

About Ryan's Shed Plans

Ryan's Shed Plans is a downloadable collection of shed blueprints created by Ryan Henderson, described on the official page as a professional craftsman and woodworking educator. The pitch is straightforward: most free or cheap shed plans are incomplete, drawn by writers rather than builders, and leave DIYers guessing at key steps. Ryan's package tries to fix that by including, for every design, a materials and cutting list, "LEGO-style" step-by-step instructions, and 3D CAD drawings shown from multiple angles.

The catalog spans roof styles including gable, gambrel, hip, pent, saltbox, bonnet, pyramid and flat roofs, and ranges from small garden and storage sheds up to larger outbuildings and garages, in both classic and modern styles. Buyers get lifetime access to an online members area (updated with new plans over time), with the option to have plans shipped physically as well.

Example shed plan drawing showing multiple building angles
A sample multi-angle drawing from the plan library, as shown on the official sales page.

What's inside the package

FeatureDetails
Plan library size12,000 shed plans and designs, covering multiple sizes and styles
InstructionsStep-by-step "LEGO-style" build instructions for each plan
Materials & cutting listsIncluded per plan, with labels describing what each item is used for
Drawings3D CAD-designed drawings shown from multiple angles per plan
Roof styles coveredGable, gambrel, hip, pent, saltbox, bonnet, pyramid, flat, and others
AccessLifetime access to an online members area, 24/7, on any device; physical shipping optional
Custom plan guarantee"We Have It Or We'll Get It": a custom plan drafted within roughly two weeks if your exact design isn't in the library
Bonuses (at time of writing)Advanced Woodworking Tips, Magic Modifications worksheet, supplier directory, and 400 additional woodworking plans
Price$37 introductory offer, listed regular price $97
Refund policy60-day money-back guarantee, requested by email
Checkout & deliveryProcessed through ClickBank, a third-party digital retailer

What we liked

  • Very large catalog, so most common shed sizes and roof styles are likely covered.
  • Each plan is described as including a materials list, cutting list and multiple drawing angles, not just a single sketch.
  • Low entry price relative to hiring a designer or buying a single detailed plan set elsewhere.
  • 60-day refund window gives buyers a real way to back out if the plans don't match expectations.
  • Custom-plan guarantee is a genuinely useful fallback if your exact dimensions aren't in the library.
  • A free sample plan is available, so you can judge the format before paying anything.

What to watch out for

  • With 12,000 plans from one source, it's not possible to independently verify that every single design is equally polished.
  • Checkout happens on ClickBank's domain rather than the seller's site, which can feel unfamiliar if you've never bought a digital product this way.
  • This is a plan library, not a course — it assumes you already have (or will separately learn) basic tool handling and shed-building fundamentals.
  • Material and labor costs quoted on the sales page are estimates from the seller, not a guarantee of what you'll spend locally.
  • The sales page mixes a $297 and a $97 "regular price" in different sections, so the actual comparison price isn't fully consistent — treat the $37 figure as the number that matters.

Good fit if you're...

  • A first-time shed builder who doesn't want to design a blueprint from scratch.
  • A hobbyist woodworker who wants a large library to browse rather than one specific plan.
  • Comfortable using basic hand and power tools, even without formal training.
  • Looking for a low-cost alternative to hiring a designer or buying a prebuilt shed kit.

Probably skip it if you're...

  • Looking for a physical shed kit that ships with materials — this is plans only.
  • Not planning to do the building yourself and don't have a contractor lined up who'll work from third-party plans.
  • Uneasy about completing checkout through a third-party payment processor rather than the brand's own site.
  • Expecting a guided video course rather than static drawings and lists.

Building from plans vs. buying prebuilt

The seller publishes rough cost comparisons between building your own shed from these plans and buying an equivalent prebuilt shed. We're presenting these as the seller's own estimates, not independently verified figures:

Shed sizeEstimated DIY materials costEstimated prebuilt cost
10' x 8'~$900$3,000+
12' x 20'$1,000 – $1,500~$5,000

Plan cost ($37) is separate from and additional to these materials estimates. Actual material costs vary by region and lumber prices.

What buyers say

These are testimonials published on the official sales page. We haven't independently verified the identities behind them, so weigh them as seller-provided social proof rather than a neutral survey.

Says he built his storage shed for well under typical retail prices by following the plans instead of buying a kit.

Thomas Rawnsley, Abrams, WI

Describes being skeptical about buying plans online at first, but calling the package one of the most complete resources he'd seen for shed builders.

Paul Daigle, San Francisco, CA

An experienced builder who says the designs in the package are some of the nicest-looking sheds he's come across.

Earl Herring, Richmond, TX

A first-time, non-builder who says the clear directions and materials list let him complete an 8x10 shed for his kids.

Aaron Knox, Moreno Valley, CA

Price and where to buy

At the time of writing, the official sales page lists an introductory price of $37 (one-time payment, no recurring fees), against a stated regular price of $97. The page notes this introductory pricing can end at any time without warning, so treat the exact figure you see at checkout as the current one.

Purchases are processed through ClickBank, and the guarantee is a 60-day, money-back policy requested by email directly with the seller.

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Ryan's Shed Plans package box artwork with bonus items listed

Frequently asked questions

You get instant, lifetime access to download all 12,000 shed plans inside an online members area, with the option to have everything shipped to you as well. It's a single one-time payment with no recurring fees.

The plans are marketed toward DIY beginners, with instructions detailed enough that the seller claims no prior blueprint-reading or woodworking experience is required. As with any self-taught project, expect a learning curve on your first build.

According to the seller, experienced woodworkers typically finish in about one day, while complete beginners should budget three to five days, depending on shed size and complexity.

The plans are credited to Ryan Henderson, described on the sales page as a professional craftsman and educator, working with a team of professional craftsmen and certified architects.

Yes — the seller offers a free downloadable 8x12 sample plan, which is a reasonable way to check the format and level of detail before paying.

Materials cost depends heavily on shed size and material quality. The seller estimates around $900 in materials for a 10x8 shed and $1,000–$1,500 for a 12x20 shed, versus $3,000–$5,000 for an equivalent prebuilt shed. Confirm current lumber prices in your area before budgeting.

The package includes a "We Have It Or We'll Get It" guarantee: you submit your shed's dimensions and details inside the members area, and the team says it will draft a custom plan for you, typically within about two weeks.

Still deciding?

If you'd rather sketch your own blueprint from scratch, this isn't for you. If you want a large, ready-made library of shed plans with materials lists and multiple drawing angles, backed by a 60-day refund window, it's worth a look at the official offer.

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