We raise backyard chickens and have more eggs than we can use—so we decided to start selling them. But instead of a boring setup, we challenged ourselves to create a roadside egg stand using materials we already had. Second challenge- make it adorable! Think: pink paint, scalloped trim, hand painted signs and a dash of wallpaper charm.

In this post, I’ll show you how to build a super cute and functional egg house step-by-step—all while keeping it budget-friendly.

how to build roadside egg stand

SUPPLIES

Fence pickets (we used cedar) $5.28 each
2×4 lumber (1 piece) $2.98 each
Wood glue
Plywood $9.13
1” nails + nail gun
2” and 3-1/8” screws
Miter saw + table saw
Jigsaw
Outdoor pink paint (Beloved Pink by Behr)
Beige craft paint
Spray paint (white)
Wallpaper (we used soft blue with butterflies)
Vinyl (for Cricut Joy Xtra)
Lockbox
Scallop trim (wooden)
Corner clamps
Decorative onlay (for the front of the house)

Step 1: Build the Back Wall

Begin by creating the back wall. To do this cut 2 pickets 21-5/8″ (on the long side) with a 45 degree angle. Cut one picket 21-5/8″ (on the short side) with a 45 degree angle. After that, cut two supports 15″ long by 1/2″ out of a fence picket.

Cut 2 fence pickets to 21-5/8” (long side) and 1 fence picket to 21-5/8” (short side) with 45° angles. The long middle piece should have a peak in the middle.
Cut 2 support pieces to 15” x 1/2”.
Glue and nail the supports to the pickets—one 1-1/2” from the bottom and one 12” above the first.

Use wood glue and 1″ nails to nail in the 2 supports to the fence pickets. The bottom support should be 1-1/2″ up from the bottom of the pickets, centered. The second support should also be centered. Glue and nail it 12″ up from the top of the bottom support to the bottom of the top support.

Step 2: Build the Side Walls

Next create the side walls. Cut 6 pickets to be 16-7/8″ on the long side with a 45 degree angle. Then, cut 4 pickets to be 16-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ this will create more support pieces.

Cut 6 pickets to 16-7/8” (long side) at a 45° angle.
Cut 4 support pieces to 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”.
Line up 3 pickets, glue and nail supports at the bottom and 12” up. Repeat for the other wall.

Put 3 pickets side by side- make sure the angles all line up the same way. Wood glue and nail a support piece at the bottom of the pickets (on the long side or the inside). Put the second support 12″ up from the top of the lower support this will create the side wall. Repeat to create the other side of the roadside egg stand.

Step 3: Assemble the Walls

Next, glue and nail the side walls to the back wall. Nail from the rear of the back wall so the side walls nestle in. Do this for both sides of the house.

Attach the side walls to the back wall using wood glue and nails.
Nail from the rear so the side walls nest snugly into place.

Step 4: Create the Floor

Next, build the floor. Cut 3 pickets 15″ long. Rip one of the pickets down to 4-7/8″ wide on the table saw. Use a miter saw to cut 2 pickets to 15-5/8″ x 1-1/2″ to create supports.

Cut 3 pickets to 15”, rip one to 4-7/8” wide.
Cut 2 supports to 15-5/8” x 1-1/2”.

Place the 3 pickets side by side. Glue and nail the two supports 5/8″ in from the top and bottom of the pickets. Glue and nail the floor to the floor to the side wall supports. The floor sits on top of the supports from the side walls. Use 2 nails per picket.

Glue and nail the pickets together with supports 5/8” in from top and bottom.
Secure the floor on top of the side wall supports using 2 nails per picket.

Step 5: Add the Front Pieces

Next cut 2 pickets to 2-1/2″ x 18-7/8″ on the long side on the 45 degree angle to create the front of the roadside egg stand. Glue and nail the pieces to the front corners of the side walls.

Cut 2 pickets to 2-1/2” x 18-7/8” with a 45° angle.
Glue and nail these to the front corners.

Step 6: Construct the Roof

Next, create the roof. To do this, cut 4 pickets to be 13-1/2″ long. On 2 of them, cut a 45 degree angle 1-1/4″ from the bottom to create the ends of the roof. Cut 4 pickets to be 14″ long. On 2 of them, cut a 45 degree angle 1-1/4″ from the bottom to create the ends of the roof. Cut a 16-1/4″ x1-1/2″ support from a fence picket.

Cut 4 pickets to 13-1/2” and 4 to 14”, with angled cuts 1-1/4” from the bottom on 2 of each.
Attach flat pickets to angled ones using a 45° clamp.

Next glue and nail the 14″ pickets to the flat end of the 13-1/2″ pickets. Use a 45 degree clamp. Make sure the 4 flat picket pieces are in the middle and the 4 angled picket pieces are on the ends. Find and mark the middle of the side walls of the house. Then use one of the assembled roof pieces to mark where each piece will go.

Glue and nail the assembled roof pieces starting with the back.
Add the middle roof support, then attach remaining roof panels.

Start with the back piece (it has an angled cut) and glue and nail it to the top of all three walls making sure to have it align straight with the spacing marks. Then, glue and nail the support piece to the inside of the top left of the roof. Glue and nail the middle pieces to the support piece and the top of the side walls. Put the last piece of the roof on with the bevels out.

Step 7: Add the Legs

Next create the legs. Cut 2 pieces of 2×4’s to be 32″ long with the miter saw. Split in 1/2 with the table saw to get 4 legs. Cut a 2×4 to be 13-3/4″ long . The split in half with the table saw. This will create 2 supports for the legs. Use 3-1/8″ long screws to attach the legs to the supports. Repeat for all 4 legs.

Cut 2 pieces of 2×4 to 32”, split for 4 legs.
Cut a 13-3/4” 2×4, split for leg supports.

Use corner clamps to hold in place. Put 2 pieces of fence picket (13-3/4″ long) to the bottom so the support sits flush. Attach legs to the house. Use 2″ screws. Screw from inside the house into the supports. We used 4 screws on both sides.

Assemble with corner clamps and 3-1/8” screws.
Attach to house using 2” screws from inside.

Step 8: Add the Skirt Support

Make a skirt for the house. This will support the legs. Cut a fence picket 16-1/4″ for the sides. Split in half with a table saw. Cut a fence picket 15-1/8″ for the front and back. Split in half with a table saw. Glue and nail in place below the house. Repeat to create supports on the legs 6″ up.

Cut side skirts to 16-1/4”, split in half.
Cut front/back skirts to 15-1/8”, also split.
Nail below the house and 6” up the legs for added support.

Step 9: Install a Lock Box

For this roadside egg stand, you’ll want a lock box. We put one at the bottom of our house and used a deadbolt we had on hand. It was complicated to build, so I’d suggest buying a lock box.

We used a small deadbolt lock we had on hand and built a box at the bottom of the house for cash payments.
It unlocks with a key and there’s a hinge so there’s a door that opens and closes.
Inside the box we drilled out a slot for the cash.
It was a little difficult to build, so I’d suggest buying a lock box online or at the hardware store.

Step 10: Add the Finishing Touches

At this point, I decided that the front of the roadside egg stand was lacking a bit, so we cut a fence picket into a triangle- it’s fence picket width and 10-3/4″ tall. Cut a fence picket to be 11-1/2″ wide and 2-1/8″ tall with a mitered corner on each side. Glue that behind the fence pickets that make up the front of the house. Finally, glue the triangle fence picket piece to the front of that support piece.

Cut a triangle piece (10-3/4” tall) for the front, plus a support piece (11-1/2” wide with mitered ends).

Glue and nail the triangle in place for a charming detail.

At this point the structure is complete! Fill all holes with wood filler. Sand smooth.

Paint the house pink

Paint the roof and supports: I used watered-down beige acrylic paint to create a soft glaze effect that lets the wood grain shine through.

Add white scalloped trim to the front and back.

Wallpaper the interior (we used a soft blue butterfly print).

Hang frames: one for payment info (Venmo QR)

one for a funny “employee of the week” chicken photo

Step 12: Make Your Signs

We also made signs for the egg stand. For the front sign, we cut a fence picket to be 3″ wide by 13″ long. Cut with a miter saw. For the side signs we cut plywood to create two pieces that are 9″x11″. I wanted these signs to be egg shaped.

Front sign: cut fence picket to 3” x 13”.

Side signs: cut plywood to 9” x 11”

We used a circle from a planter to trace the bottom and then a small planter to trace the top of the egg and then drew the curved edges to create the egg shape.

Use a jigsaw to cut out the egg shape on both pieces of plywood.

Sand down the signs, paint the signs.

Cut vinyl on the Cricut to create the words on the signs (ours say Fresh Eggs).

I hand painted on some cute decorations.

Attach signs to the egg house with nails.

Draw an egg shape onto the plywood
Use a jigsaw to cut into egg shapes.
Sand, paint, add vinyl Cricut letters, and attach with nails.

🥚 Put It Out and Sell Some Eggs!

Now that your roadside egg stand is ready, stock it with eggs and place it on your curb. We love that it’s lightweight enough to bring in and out as needed. The honor system keeps things simple, and the whole setup is so charming, it practically sells itself!

conclusion roadside egg stand

This roadside egg stand is proof that functional can also be beautiful. With a bit of creativity and scrap wood, we made something that’s not only useful, but brings a smile to everyone passing by. Whether you’re a fellow chicken-keeper or just love a cute DIY project, this egg stand is a great weekend build. And best of all—it didn’t cost us a thing!

I hope this inspires you to see what you already own and make something new from it. It’s a great feeling! My son was so excited for this project. He sat outside with a hand drawn sign that said “eggs for sale” and sold 5 dozen pretty quickly! He gets to keep the proceeds so that was very fun for him.

Now go gather those eggs, add a splash of pink, and let your creativity shine curbside.