Whether it’s the newly crisp morning air or the scent of woodsmoke from a firepit or woodstove, there’s a particular pleasure in the rhythm of autumn and a natural instinct to prepare for the season ahead. As the Hudson Valley’s trees trade green for fiery reds and burnished golds, it’s a fitting time to take on a project that’s both practical and deeply satisfying: building something lasting with one’s own hands. For many homeowners, a DIY firewood shed or carport from Glenn’s Sheds offers an opportunity to get outdoors, learn something new, and ready the homestead for winter’s arrival.
Founded in 2012 by New Paltz resident Glenn Nystrup, Glenn’s Sheds has become a regional favorite for those seeking well-designed, durable outdoor structures that harmonize with their natural surroundings. “A carport or shed can be more than utilitarian. It can be a beautiful structure,” Nystrup says. Guided by his background in mathematics, every Glenn’s Sheds design reflects a balance of elegant proportion and rugged integrity, from the graceful rooflines to the quality materials that go into every build.
While Nystrup and his team continue to design custom sheds and build on-site at properties across the Hudson Valley, Glenn’s Sheds now offers DIY plans that make it possible for anyone to take on a shed or carport project themselves. Each DIY plan comes complete with step-by-step instructions, material lists, and detailed illustrations developed with an engineer. “Each time you look at your elegant shed or carport, you can take pride in knowing that you had a hand in building it,” Nystrup says. “There’s great satisfaction in creating something that will last for years or decades to come.”
The DIY shed plans collection includes more than 35 designs, from compact firewood sheds that maximize airflow and drying potential to versatile utility and combination sheds suited for tools, garden equipment, or trash bin storage. Each plan accommodates either rough-cut or finished lumber, and roofing options range from metal panels to wood shingles. The heavy-gauge metal recommended in the plans not only enhances the shed’s longevity but also gives each design a refined, timeless appeal.
For those looking to protect vehicles, tractors, or other equipment, Glenn’s Sheds’ newest single and double carport plans offer the same thoughtful craftsmanship. The single carport features a full 10-by-20-foot interior with nearly nine feet of clearance, while the double carport expands to roughly 20-by-20 feet, providing ample space for two cars or SUVs under a plywood-and-shingle or standing-seam metal roof. Both plans are architect-certified and designed to New York State code standards.
Whether built over a few weekends with the kiddos or as a last big project before the first snow flurries appear, completion of a Glenn’s Sheds plan offers an easy and enjoyable way to take part in the timeless satisfaction of quality craftsmanship and seasonal preparedness.
To learn more about the wood-burning lifestyle or explore DIY shed and carport plans from Glenn’s Sheds, visit Glennssheds.com
