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How to Build a Garage Yourself – Free DIY Garage Plans

Written by Bradley Chazin | Wed, Feb 20, 2013

DIY Garage

Free DIY Garage Plans – Download Your 12-Page Building Guide

If you’re planning a DIY garage project in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the Twin Cities, the best place to start is with a reliable set of DIY garage plans.

Building your own garage can be fun and rewarding, but it’s also easy to make costly mistakes if you don’t build garages every day. That’s why Western Construction, a trusted Twin Cities garage builder, is offering a free set of professional garage plans to help you get started the right way.

Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for scaled drawings, you can download our 12-page garage plan for free directly from our website.

Why We Offer Free DIY Garage Plans

Many companies charge hundreds of dollars for garage blueprints. We believe homeowners across Minneapolis and St. Paul should have access to professional resources at no cost.

Our hope is simple: if you decide to hire a contractor instead of building the garage yourself, you’ll consider Western Construction, serving the Twin Cities since 1949. In the meantime, our free plans give you the confidence to start your project the right way.

DIY Garage Plans vs. Paid Garage Blueprints

  • Paid garage plans often cost anywhere from $1,000–$2,500 and may only include basic layouts.

  • Our free DIY garage plans are designed by professionals and include foundation specs, framing details, and Minnesota building code guidelines—at no cost.

  • Whether you live in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the surrounding suburbs, you get the same level of detail you’d expect from purchased plans, without spending a dime.

What’s Included in the Free 12-Page Garage Plan?

Our detailed garage guide provides everything you need to get started:

  • Garage slab foundation specifications

  • 2-car garage elevation drawings

  • Detailed framing layouts

  • Braced wall diagrams

  • Complete garage construction details

How to Use These Free Garage Plans

  1. Download the plans – Click the link to access three different garage designs.

  2. Review specifications – Study the foundation, framing, and elevation details.

  3. Plan your project – Use the drawings to prepare for permitting, materials, and labor.
    (Tip: review our guide to Minnesota garage permit requirements before you begin.)

  4. Decide your approach – Build it yourself or hire a Minneapolis–St. Paul garage contractor with confidence.

You can download one—or all three—plans. The choice is entirely yours.

Start Your Minneapolis–St. Paul DIY Garage Project Today

Whether you’re in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere in the Twin Cities metro, starting with a solid set of plans is the key to success.

Download your free 12-page garage building guide today and take the first step toward a strong, safe, and functional garage.