Building a topnotch shed is one thing—getting it to the project site is another challenge altogether. And what about those shed builders who do such a fantastic job with the end product that the homeowners want to take it with them when they move? For these on-the-go professionals, it takes[Read More…]
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Rent-To-Own (Part 2)
It might seem the business of rent-to-own (RTO) sheds would be straightforward, especially since credit checks of renters are not performed nor is there any collateral involved to secure the transaction. But, just like so many things in life, the business of RTO is complex and is impacted by many[Read More…]
Customer Returns
A question we are frequently asked is when sheds can be returned under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). There are a number of sections in the Consumer Protection Act that allow consumers to return a shed to the suppliers, but what is important to note is that there is no[Read More…]
Q&A: Necessity is the Mother of Invention
James and Steve Borntrager started building sheds in 2000. One thing quickly became clear: Delivering sheds could be quite a challenge. There were many obstacles to get over and around, but there wasn’t a tool for the job. That led to the creation of one of the standards in shed[Read More…]
Attempt to Assess Sheds for Property Taxes Defeated
A bill in Pennsylvania, HB 912, that could have allowed assessment offices across the state to tax “buildings on properties,” which could include sheds and perhaps dog houses that are not permanently attached to the land, was defeated earlier this year. The bill was defeated 41-154. Shed owners concerned by[Read More…]
Capitol Sheds Adds Trampolines to Offerings
Capitol Sheds in Virginia now offers SpringFree Trampolines to its customers. The company says that trampoline safety has come a long way over the last 15 years, with the addition of safety catch nets to padding over the traditional spring trampoline systems. SpringFree Trampolines take safety to a whole new[Read More…]
Calling it Tight
There is not a single part of the shed industry that doesn’t involve more than one person. Every step, from production to delivery, relies on multiple people. Unlike tennis, golf, or wrestling, the shed business is a team sport. Over the years I have seen stellar leaders declare bankruptcy because[Read More…]
Faithful Customer Service
Here at Stoltzfus Structures, we value customer service very highly and realize that if it were not for our customers this company would not have happened and would not be sustainable. Customers are the lifeblood here. So often we hear from our customers that great customer service is not the[Read More…]
The Back Door: Built Rite LLC
Well, probably not this structure. D.J. Heinz and Built Rite LLC, with locations in Utah and Nevada, built 11 of the Mini Cabins for a resort last winter. However, he says the 16-by-24 size is common, and customers are always asking about the cabins. “These smaller cabins have become popular,”[Read More…]
Reliable and Trustworthy
When Barton Choate began moving portable buildings a decade ago, he was one of only a handful of people in the region around Abbeville, Louisiana, who recognized the potential to make a living serving this niche. Today the owner/operator of Barts Portable Building Movers LLC works hard to support a[Read More…]
