Sam Barnes

Sam Barnes owns Barnes Media LLC and is a veteran construction and design writer.

Tackling the Whole Yard

Shed Companies Find Benefits and Challenges in Being ‘Solutions Oriented’ Shed companies are going beyond mere sheds these days and taking a more diversified approach to their product inventory. In return, they’re often getting a more stable business model that can more readily weather the up and down cycles of[Read More…]

Dealing with Rising Costs

Mark Zook has learned to pivot quickly during times of rising costs, whether they be in materials, wages, insurance, or a host of other items that could impact his profit margin. He credits his father Gideon’s years of shed-building experience for Stoltzfus Structures’ ability to recognize and prepare for potential[Read More…]

Material Prices Seesaw

Examining factors that could affect the prices of lumber and steel. Many factors play into the pricing of sheds and other portable structures, but the cost of building materials has a major impact. Whether you use lumber or metal in your sheds, it’s important to have an idea about how[Read More…]

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October/November 2025