Matt Poe

Matt Poe is the Editor of Shed Business Journal, previously of Shed Builder Magazine.

Betting on Black

In the shed industry, metal sheds are often considered an inferior, cheaper option to wooden structures. However, Matthew Black, founder of Black’s Buildings based in Tennessee, is combining wood and metal to create a more solid metal shed option. “We decided to do things a little different,” he says. “All[Read More…]

Shed Builder Expo Releases Show Schedule

Shed Builder Expo, an open event where anyone with a vested interest in shed building can network and learn from others, has unveiled the schedule for its two-day event at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., October 1-2, 2020. “A two-day schedule allows flexibility for builders who[Read More…]

The Shed-I-Master

The Skywalker Saga ended on the big screen with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. What does that have to do with sheds? Well, when you call your business Shed-I-Master Sheds, it’s a good bet you’re a Star Wars fan. And you’re pretty good at building sheds. John[Read More…]

Report from the Floor: The Big Shed Show

The Big Shed Show headed to the Cincinnati area and the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky, October 3.  And, boy, was it big. The one-day event, co-hosted by Capital Forest Products in Annapolis, Maryland, and Union Grove Lumber in Harmony, North Carolina, attracted more than 2,000 attendees from nearly[Read More…]

Shed Stamp of Approval

When you go to most home improvement stores, you’ll find sheds for sale.  They may be on a lot or ordered at the store, but still, many have some type of outdoor storage for sale. But it’s a safe bet that the structures offered by most stores aren’t like those[Read More…]

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February/March 2025