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Ryland's Roost Ken Pursley Treehouse is a great project plan for a weekend build that will give your kids or grandkids years of enjoyment.

Dimensions: 12'-4" x 7'-4"

Gardener's Shed project plan is a 56-square-foot shed with double doors on one side and a covered area for additional storage.

Dimensions: 12'-4" x 6'

You'll love everything the Pond House has to offer! It features a great combination of indoor and outdoor spaces that you can enjoy in an endless number of ways.

Dimensions: 12' x 24'

The Screened Picnic Shelter is a 350-square-foot covered structure with a stone oven/barbecue on one end and optional storage cabinets on each side.

Dimensions: 19' x 24'

The Screened Outdoor Kitchen is a 700-square-foot covered structure with a stone oven/barbecue and floor-to-ceiling storage on one end.

Dimensions: 21' x 34'-3"

The Outdoor Kitchen is a 700-square-foot covered structure with a stone oven/barbecue and floor-to-ceiling storage on one end.

Dimensions: 21' x 34'-3"

The Fish Cleaning Shed is a practical structure for any coastal or lake lot. It includes enclosed storage space and a covered area for cleaning fish.

Dimensions: 12' x 16'

Details: 3,128 Sq Ft, 3 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths

Details: 2,812 Sq Ft, 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths

The Backwoods Cabin project plan is a 488-square-foot cabin with a living area, kitchenette, and a bunk room, as well as a covered deck

Dimensions: 16' x 40'

Adorned with delicate detailing, this gazebo is the perfect accompaniment for a Victorian or other fancifully appointed home. A charming cupola tops the gazebo with flair.
An exclusive design for Southern Living.

Dimensions: 12' x 12'

Imbued with all the charm of a forest glen, and filled with natural light from all four sides, this winsome shed is as well-suited for relaxing with a glass of lemonade at the edge of the garden as it is for sheltering activities like potting and transplanting. A perch above the door for your feathered friends adds a lighthearted touch.

Dimensions: 8'-9" x 12'

Details: 3,246 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths

A raised playhouse with an attached swingset and slide, a walk-through gazebo, or a partially enclosed cabana can be constructed from this flexible project plan.
Choose the one that fits your needs best, or build them all -- you get three plans for the price of one!

Dimensions: 10' x 10'

A partially enclosed cabana, a walk-through gazebo, or a raised playhouse with an attached swingset and slide can be constructed from this flexible project plan.
Choose the one that fits your needs best, or build them all - you get three plans for the price of one!

Dimensions: 10' x 10'

A walk-through gazebo, a partially enclosed cabana, or a raised playhouse with an attached swingset and slide can be constructed from this flexible project plan.
Choose the one that fits your needs best, or build them all - you get three plans for the price of one!

Dimensions: 10' x 10'

This classic gazebo would make a marvelous addition to any yard or garden. Its versatile design includes your choice of elevations: half-walls with diagonal Chippendale panels (shown above); full lattice walls; a "rustic" version with chalet-style wiggleboard rails; or a sleek and simple "contemporary" elevation.

Dimensions: 8' x 8'

Details: 2,126 Sq Ft, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths