The tendency of millennials to rent instead of buy is turning the retail industry upside down. And the shed industry is no exception. The rent tendency brought on by the millennials has impacted older generation buyers as well. The large acceptance of the rent culture has made the rent-to-own option[Read More…]
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August/September 2016
Why Homeowners Buy Sheds
Homeowners have lots of reasons for wanting a shed. Improving the look and feel of one’s space is the overwhelming number-one reason. Making their space more functional, increasing home value and changing lifestyle needs come into play, too. Homeowners strive to make their homes a sanctuary from outside stress caused[Read More…]
Never Trust a Skinny Manager
Show me a skinny manager and I’ll show you a man who is neglecting some of his true management responsibilities. I’m exaggerating, of course, and perhaps I am just jealous of anyone who can still see the tops of their shoes. But I do struggle at times to explain to[Read More…]
From Sheds to Tiny Homes
You’ve undoubtedly heard about the growing popularity of tiny houses. They’re cute, far less expensive to buy and maintain than the average American home, and can even be built on wheels, meaning they can be mobile, too. Tiny houses are attracting so much recognition that members of the industry hold[Read More…]
Marketing a Shed
Through experience, I have seen what works and what does not. I’m going to share a few funny stories and my thoughts on properly marketing sheds. Keep in mind that I came into the shed business as a shed user and didn’t know much about sheds at all. I came[Read More…]
Studio Shed Introduces New Series
Studio Shed in Louisville, Colorado, says it expanded its design portfolio this year with the addition of the Portland Series. Featuring a gable-style roof and all-new sizes and siding options, the company says it’s expanding the places where a Studio Shed will fit perfectly. The series’ name is a nod[Read More…]
Quit Selling
I have to admit that early in my career selling sheds, I really didn’t care what my customers’ needs were. My primary objective was to make the sale. Yes, I had some success with that skewed philosophy, but I finally realized that in order to build a long term business,[Read More…]
Lumber Market Report
President Barack Obama and Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently released a joint statement regarding common goals for pursuing a new and durable agreement on softwood lumber trade. The U.S. Lumber Coalition says it supports continued negotiations between the two nations aimed at designing an effective framework for offsetting trade[Read More…]
Transforming the Shed Shell
Many shed builders find that when they’re ready to expand their product line, depending on the local market, cabins and/or cottages are the perfect way to grow. While codes and permitting are more stringent for outbuildings intended to house people, as compared to storage buildings, shed builders may find that[Read More…]
Tuff Shed Building Provide Shelter at Montana KOA Camp
Sharon Walker, owner of the KOA campground in Townsend, Montana, started with just one Tuff Shed building then decided to expand her collection after seeing all the possibilities of the buildings, according to the company. Her first Tuff Shed building on the site was a 10-by-16 Weekender, used as an[Read More…]
