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…]
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Attendee Registration Open for Shed Builder Expo
Registration to attend the Shed Builder Expo, which will take place October 1-2 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., is now open. Companies and individuals who build, sell, deliver and install sheds, portable buildings, and related outdoor structures can register online or by fax. To register[Read More…]
Companies Team Up to Transform Shed into Community Food Bank
Over the years, the growing trend has been turning sheds into structures with unique functions, such as pool rooms, backyard bars, playhouses, and more. But sheds are becoming much more than trends, with structures fulfilling a purpose that will impact hundreds of community members. LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® and Summit[Read More…]
Prepping for the Spring Rush
In most parts of the country, winter is a slower time of the year for shed builders. In this column, we are going to look at some ways you can use this time to prepare your shop to be more efficient, simpler, and less chaotic moving into the spring rush.[Read More…]
Resolve to Give Rent-to-Own a New Look
With each new year comes the tradition of creating resolutions, the firm decision to do, or not to do, something. As individuals, most of us undertake this ritual, but is it a common practice for businesses to do the same at the start of each new year? We all know[Read More…]
Lumber Prices Above Average
2020 is off to a strong start with builder confidence at a decade’s-high level. Building on strong mill order files and historically favorable lumber prices in Southern Pine and studs, the market has a much better outlook than a year ago. January and March lumber futures trade at a premium[Read More…]
Universal Forest Products Reorganizes, Gets New Name
Universal Forest Products, a publicly traded entity, announced that as of January 2, 2020, it is conducting business as UFP Industries. The Michigan-based company announced a reorganization plan in August 2019, and the name change is the final step in that process. “We are not just a forest products or[Read More…]
Liar, Liar Pants on Fire
We were looking to hire a couple builders this summer. I knew my time was pretty short and felt a little bit desperate. In the past, I have found most people need at least a month of training to get familiar with all the ins and outs of shed building. [Read More…]
Shed Builder Expo Set to Achieve New Milestone in 2020
Shed Builder Expo, which will take place October 1-2 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., is expected to attract more than 2,500 attendees. This will mark the sixth year that Shed Builder Magazine has been a contributing factor in the growth of the niche, shed-builder market and involvement with[Read More…]
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Google
According to one study, more than 94% of searches online are performed on Google or a Google-owned platform. How does your company appear on Google?
