Jeanine Matlow

Jeanine Matlow is a Metro Detroit-based interior decorator turned freelance writer specializing in stories about design. A regular contributor to a number of national and regional publications, she also writes a weekly column called Smart Solutions that appears in The Detroit News Homestyle section.

The Right Skillset

For professionals who work with outdoor structures and all it entails, certain abilities can have a positive effect on daily business transactions.Here are some shed pros who depend on those skills for themselves and value them in others. SELLING POINTS Previous experience in other industries can be helpful. That was[Read More…]

Teachable Moments

Shed industry experts share what they have learned along the way. In any commercial setting, valuable lessons can lead to better success.That’s certainly true in the shed industry.And when professionals share the lessons they’ve learned with one another, that helps the overall industry.The following are fresh perspectives and lessons learned[Read More…]

Tales from the Haul

Shed sales may be the first step in the process, but it takes special skills to get these structures to their destination — not to mention the additional relocations and reclamations that happen. Here are some recollections that stand out for those who know what it takes to haul these[Read More…]

Stacked Deck

These functional add-ons can expand a shed and increase its value. Outdoor structures have a lot to offer, but their original footprint can be stretched even further with a deck. These bonus features provide a place to sit back and savor the surroundings. They can be installed at the entrance[Read More…]

Making the Cut: Table Saws

For shed builders, the components that contribute to the finished product can also impact the people who utilize them each day. That happens to be the case for the table saws that are needed to complete these outdoor structures. In this article, Shed Business Journal spoke with two sources to[Read More…]

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December 2025/January 2026