The Ryan Shed Plans (12,000 Shed Plans) sales page, captured 2026-09-23
Ryan Shed Plans (12,000 Shed Plans) review
A big library of shed blueprints with step-by-step builds and materials lists.
By the RJ Editorial Team. Sales page checked 2026-09-23. Last updated 2026-09-23.
Is it worth it?
You've got a garden full of stuff that should be under cover, or a garage you can't park in any more, and you've priced a ready-made shed and winced. So you think, I could build that. Then you look at a plan and it's a page of lines and numbers that assumes you already know what a rafter birdsmouth is. That's the gap this is aimed at. Ryan Henderson's pitch is that most shed plans are written by people who've never built one, and his are written to be followed by someone who hasn't either. That's his claim, not a proven fact, but the structure of what's offered does fit it: full views, plain instructions, a materials list per project. The volume (12,000) is a selling point and also a bit of a red herring. You're building one shed. What matters is whether the ten or so plans near what you want are clear, and you can't check that before you buy. Treat it as a cheap reference library rather than a guaranteed hand-holding. If the plan for your size turns out to be thin, you've still got a materials list and dimensions, which is more than a YouTube video gives you. For the price of a couple of sheets of ply, that's a reasonable gamble.
Pros
- Huge range of sizes and styles, so you can match your plot
- Materials lists let you price the job before committing
- Aimed at first-timers, no blueprint reading assumed
- Instant download, so you can start planning the same evening
Cons
- Quality almost certainly varies across 12,000 plans and you can't preview them
- Page doesn't state the price, file formats, or how the plans are organised
- No mention of measurement units (imperial vs metric) or local building code compliance
What you get
A downloadable library of around 12,000 shed plans and woodworking designs, from small garden stores to larger workshops and barn-style builds. Each plan is meant to include multiple views and angles, step-by-step build instructions written in plain language rather than blueprint shorthand, and a materials list so you can price up lumber and hardware before you start cutting.
Before you buy
- Check your local rules on shed size, height and setback before you build anything
- Look for the refund window at checkout (ClickBank products usually carry 60 days, but confirm it)
- Expect imperial measurements and US lumber sizes, which need converting outside North America
Who it suits
A DIY-capable beginner who wants a clear plan and a shopping list before buying timber
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