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…]
Past Issues
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?
McGrath Lumber, Capital Forest Merge
McGrath Lumber is expanding its manufacturing and distribution presence in New England, the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, by merging with Capital Forest. According to McGrath Lumber owner Paul McGrath, the deal for Capital Forest to purchase McGrath Lumber was finalized December 2, 2019. Capital Forest, a lumber distribution company, had[Read More…]
Be an Inspiration to Others in 2020!
As 2019 winds down, I can’t help but to be super excited about what I can accomplish in 2020! At the end of every year I tell myself that the next year is going to be my best ever! In late November and December, I spend time reflecting on the[Read More…]
Workplace Safety as an Everyday Concern
Building a shed properly involves the same mechanics and familiarity with tools of the trade as does erecting a home, but on a smaller scale. However, that does not necessarily mean there are fewer risks involved in building a shed. Hammers, nails, saws, and more are among the tools of[Read More…]
Shed Builder Expo Releases Show Schedule
Shed Builder Expo, an open event where anyone with a vested interest in shed building can network and learn from others, has unveiled the schedule for its two-day event at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich., October 1-2, 2020. “A two-day schedule allows flexibility for builders who[Read More…]
Go Big with Barns
Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen says 30,000 new consumer products hit the market each year and over 90 percent of them fail. That’s staggering odds when launching a new product that costs tens of thousands of dollars. Scaling your backyard shed business to offer large buildings like two-story garages[Read More…]
The Shed-I-Master
The Skywalker Saga ended on the big screen with the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. What does that have to do with sheds? Well, when you call your business Shed-I-Master Sheds, it’s a good bet you’re a Star Wars fan. And you’re pretty good at building sheds. John[Read More…]
The Do’s and Don’ts of an Alternative-Use Shed Install
It’s always interesting to hear how customers are re-imagining sheds and using them for unique purposes. She sheds, man caves, and hobby sheds have exploded in popularity in recent years, and we’re seeing that these alternative-use sheds are becoming even more sophisticated as customers are treating them as true extensions[Read More…]
