Sometimes it pays to work smarter and not harder.
Tyler Mayhan
Tyler Mayhan is general manager of Better Barns, which is based in Oklahoma.
What About Bob?
Bob was an aging fellow shed builder for a of couple years around 2007. His history was in roofing. He had owned his own little operation and roofed houses with the help of his daughters. No nail guns were allowed; they used hammers and hand-nailed every shingle. After his daughters[Read More…]
Flavored Water and Shed Building
The spitting and sputtering started immediately. You can imagine his surprise at the raspberry flavor of the drink he was expecting to be pure water!
Share Your Story
The importance of stories cannot be overstated. I know that my little column does not have the same instructional value as the rest of the content in this publication; however, stories connect us in a unique way. Jesus Christ, history’s greatest teacher, used stories to connect to His audience as[Read More…]
Overcoming Fear
He had told me that he was afraid of heights. I climbed up first and told him to join me. I expected him to have a little trouble with the scaffold, but nothing had prepared me for what came next.
Customer Connections
While customers pay the bills for shed builders, they can also provide some “interesting” interactions—and unending entertainment.
A Tribute to Shed Builder Craftsmen
My goal here is to simply pay tribute to those men who still care about craftsmanship in our fast-paced world.
Stuffed Avocados and Shed Building
August 21, 2020, was a beautiful day here in Oklahoma. As is typical in August in Oklahoma it heated up quickly.
Not-So-Tiny House (Part 2)
Stormy had asked that the second level of his shed be extra tall. He wanted to be able to walk around without ducking.
Not-So-Tiny House (Part 1)
Stormy was a firefighter who had been injured on the job and was trying to provide for his young family. He was a likable fellow. He also stood about 6 feet, 6 inches tall. He ordered a 16 by 40 Lofted Barn with an L-porch.
