Tools & Guides

Our tools and guides plans collection runs to 2 plans, priced from $25 to $175. Every set is a complete construction package delivered as an instant PDF download, not a concept sketch.
Choosing from these tools and guides plans
The practical question with a tools & guides is not style, it is footprint. Work out your budget per square foot first, then pick the plan that fits it. Building smaller and finishing well almost always beats building larger and running out of money at the finishes.
Tools & guides plans in this collection
Editable CAD Files Add-OnBuilding Cost Estimator Access
What every plan set includes
Whichever tools & guides you choose, the package is the same and it is complete enough to build and permit from.
Dimensioned floor plans for every level, drawn to scaleExterior elevations on all four sides with materials and heightsBuilding sections and construction detailsFoundation plan and framing layouts for floor, wall and roofElectrical layout with outlets, switches and fixturesWindow and door schedulesRoof plan with pitch and overhang dimensions
Permits, codes and modifications
These drawings are prepared to the International Residential Code, which most jurisdictions adopt with local amendments. Some building departments require a licensed engineer or architect in your state to review and stamp the set, and some ask for site-specific snow, wind or seismic calculations. Check locally before you build. Non-structural changes are usually handled on site by your builder; anything affecting spans, load paths or the roof structure should go past an engineer first. Either way it costs a fraction of commissioning a bespoke design.
Instant download
Every tools & guides plan on this page is delivered digitally. Payment clears, the download link arrives by email, and the full PDF set is yours to keep and print as often as you need for your own build. Because the files are delivered instantly and cannot be returned once downloaded, all sales are final.