Shed Geek has made a strategic transition in its business model, formally concluding its partnership with its previous marketing partners effective Sept. 1. The move reflects Shed Geek’s continued focus on improving client outcomes and building stronger, more transparent collaborations across the shed industry. Shed Geek founder Shannon Latham says[Read More…]
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Sequioa Offering Aluminum Shed Ramps
One challenge shed owners often face is how to get wheeled objects up into their shed. When a shed has a floor system that elevates it off the ground 8 to 10 inches, that can be tough. For those who drive their lawnmower or quad into their shed, ramps are[Read More…]
Urban Sheds Brings High-Quality, Custom-Built Sheds to Reno, Nevada
Urban Sheds, a provider of premium, custom-built sheds crafted with exceptional quality and local expertise, recently opened its newest location in Reno, Nevada. Led by founder Jeremy Horning and featuring the skilled craftsmanship of local builder Elijah Grimm, this expansion brings Urban Sheds’ commitment to durable, beautifully designed storage sheds[Read More…]
Shed Business Climate Survey (October 2025 Survey Results)
In the latest survey of shed businesses, more companies experienced an increase in new orders compared to the previous month. This is a positive indicator as the selling season begins to wind down in some regions of the country. However, when comparing year over year results, fewer companies were as[Read More…]
Small Business Optimism Declines
NFIB index falls two points in September but remains above 52-year average. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100,[Read More…]
Reflecting on Shed Week
A journey through 2025. As we enter the fourth quarter of 2025, I find myself reflecting on the inaugural Shed Week, which has now come and gone. I hope you were able to attend this exciting event, and if not, I sincerely hope you can join us next year. I[Read More…]
The Rise of Software in the Shed Industry
Why it’s no longer optional—and what comes next. Twenty years ago, most shed businesses ran on notebooks, phone calls, and instinct. Orders were tracked on clipboards, deliveries were scheduled by memory, and success depended on how quickly people could react when things went wrong. Today, that world is disappearing. Software[Read More…]
The Cedar Specialist
When Charles Meilleur shifted his family’s sawmill operation to building white cedar sheds, no one could have predicted the results. In 1945, Charles Meilleur’s great-grandfather bought a steam-powered mill in Kiamika, Quebec, Canada. As the years passed, his grandfather, and then his father took over the operation. Meilleur joined the[Read More…]
Floor Samples
Floor Samples Some exhibitors from the recent Shed Builder Expo offer their insights into the showand some of what they displayed. If you missed the Shed Builder Expo in Knoxville, Tennessee, in September, you missed the biggest show in its history.From the number of exhibitors (more than 150) to the[Read More…]
Shed Industry Q&A
Nine shed insiders share their perspectives on the industry. At the recent Shed Builder Expo, I had the opportunity to interview nine experts about the shed industry via Facebook Live.Each brought a unique perspective to the conversation: supply, manufacturing, sales, and delivery. And the conversations were enlightening about what the[Read More…]
