“Bro, the town, like, says I can’t make a fence taller than 6 feet, but I, like, need 10 feet to, like, hide my bonfire and bong parties. So, I built, like, a 6-foot fence and dug a 4-foot hole next to it,” Ziggy proudly proclaimed as my eyes took[Read More…]
Jason Kauffman
Jason Kauffman is owner of Kauffman Builders in northwest Montana, a small family-owned shed company. In the storage shed industry since 1990 when his father started building sheds, hes done every part of the shed industry, from framing to roofing and selling to delivery, wholesale to retail and long haul to local delivery.
Of Big Tractors, Loose Wheels, and Icy Hills
Not only did I get to see my dad overcome significant difficulties and mishaps, but I also got to see him exemplify the resourcefulness and humor that marked his character.
Of Truck Stops, Deep Shadows, and Unwelcome Boarders
A furry little shiver scampered up and back down my spine. Shaking my head, I breathed a prayer of thanks to God for keeping me safe.
Of Green Sheds, Missing Cranes, and Concrete Overshoes
Failure to communicate makes moving a shed 500 feet a ridiculously complicated job.
Of New Chainsaws, Property Lines, and Smoking Bongs (Part 2)
I wondered which problem needed to be addressed in moving the shed I had delivered for him six months earlier.
Of Old Mountain Men, Free Range Dogs, and Cedar Trees
His words were deliberate and slow, and he seemed to ponder each sentence before he released it. The soft cadence of his voice fit right in with the natural beauty around us.
Of Meth Labs, Guns, and Tool Sheds
Running into a mad drug dealer in the dark along the road wasn’t something I was prepared to face even if I had a gun, which I didn’t.
Of Lakes, Muddy Hills, and Jumpy Customers
Act like you’ve been there before—even if you’re about to stain your drawers!
Of Swaying Trees, Floating Horse Barns, and Rich Customers Part 2
The ‘dream project’ turned nightmare is worse than you can imagine … but it finally comes to an end.
Of Swaying Trees, Floating Horse Barns, and Rich Customers Part 1
A ‘dream project’ begins … and immediately starts turning into a nightmare.