Maryland-based Amish shed and furniture sales company has been in business for more than 40 years. Woodland Sheds in Bishopville, Maryland, sells Amish storage sheds, rents storage pods, and offers over 7,000 pieces of Amish furniture. The company has been in business for more than 40 years, and Chase Woodland[Read More…]
Past Issues
Stacked Deck
These functional add-ons can expand a shed and increase its value. Outdoor structures have a lot to offer, but their original footprint can be stretched even further with a deck. These bonus features provide a place to sit back and savor the surroundings. They can be installed at the entrance[Read More…]
Carport Roofs: Regular-Standard
Regular carport roofing is a common and economical optionfor protecting vehicles and outdoor equipment. Not all carport roof styles are the same, so when a customer decides to add metal carports to their property, it’s important to make sure they understand the carport roof style best for their needs. When[Read More…]
Rig of the Issue: Ram 3500 Dually
Best option for the money, ‘Never let us down,’ owner says. When Brian Birdwell, owner and CEO of Birdwell Towing & Shed Moving Services in Rogersville, Alabama, looks for equipment, he’s looking for value and reliability. “We use a Ram 3500 dually because it’s the best option for the money,”[Read More…]
Have You Looked at this Lately?
Some commonly overlooked hauling equipment maintenance. When was the last time you thoroughly inspected your shed-hauling equipment? If it’s been quite a while, you’re not alone. Maintenance is one of those things that you keep putting off until something unexpectedly breaks down. Maintaining your machine in excellent condition is a[Read More…]
How to Start a Shed Lot Business
A step-by-step guide to build a strong foundation for long-term success. Starting a shed lot business can be a rewarding and profitable venture, but like any business, success requires careful planning, financial considerations, and the willingness to adapt. Whether you’re considering a consignment model (where a manufacturer provides inventory and[Read More…]
Nothing Changes Unless Something Changes
Set big goals, dream bigger, become comfortable with being uncomfortable. In my opinion, the stars are lining up to make 2025 the best year for me and others in the shed industry to date. With that being said, I would like to reflect on a couple of things that I[Read More…]
Build of the Issue—Construction Begins on Animal Sanctuary Educational Facility
Catherine’s Learning Barn—the sanctuary’s first educational facility—celebrates a barn raising. Shed Business Journal is a publication for folks in the portable storage industry, and the Build of Issue normally focuses on some type of shed or related building. However, sometimes a build comes around that transcends the portable aspect of[Read More…]
Making the Cut: Table Saws
For shed builders, the components that contribute to the finished product can also impact the people who utilize them each day. That happens to be the case for the table saws that are needed to complete these outdoor structures. In this article, Shed Business Journal spoke with two sources to[Read More…]
Listen Up: Prevent Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is preventable if more construction-related employees wear hearing protection. The facts sound bad. The problem is, though, that the workers who are impacted have a hard time hearing the facts. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Because of this: There are more than 8.2 million construction[Read More…]
