How many skunks does it take to make too many? Let me tell you about the summer of the skunks at our shop in Byars, Oklahoma. First, you should know that Byars is not a bustling metropolis. The population hovers around 250. Better Barns, where I have been gainfully employed[Read More…]
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Consistent Quality
Shed builders look for consistent quality lumber, and Paul McGrath knows it. That’s why his company, McGrath Lumber Co. Inc. in Greenfield, New Hampshire, strives to ensure that every truckload of 2-by-4s that leaves the shop is good, quality material. “We developed a niche, a recipe, and a brand name[Read More…]
10 Core Commitments
During my 20-plus years in the shed industry, I have seen many changes along the way. I have seen shed companies come and go, and I have seen the shed industry continue to grow and expand in ways I never dreamed. Even Hollywood has taken notice of the shed phenomenon[Read More…]
Q & A: Student Solutions
Hillyard Technical Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, seeks to provide training for the workforce of tomorrow. In the center’s carpentry department, that includes building sheds to teach and practice construction concepts. Shed Builder Magazine had a chance to talk with George Hoeffner about the tech center and the shed building projects.[Read More…]
Lumber Market Report
Two things stand out in terms of the lumber market, according to Shed Builder Magazine’s sources: supply that’s higher than demand and buyers reporting good business. First, supply is still greater than demand, given the import factor. The strong U.S. dollar continues to minimize export opportunities, supporting shipments of imports[Read More…]
The Barn Shed
doors 2 heavy-duty, 8-by-8 double doors windows 6 2-by-3 double pane windows, an octagon window dormers 4 3-by-3 barn dormers roof line Barn style roof line exterior LP SmartSide floor 11/8 tongue-and-groove plywood If those consumers are in Texas and work with Mega Storage Sheds, they might see the[Read More…]
Shed Products Part of New TV Series
LP® Outdoor Building Solutions® shed products are being integrated into episodes of the FYI network’s exciting new original TV series, He Shed She Shed. Each episode follows two homeowners, friends, or neighbors in the ultimate male vs. female backyard shed showdown, as they build and design a unique he shed[Read More…]
Builder Takes on Modern Designs, Tiny Houses
A portable structure builder in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is turning over a new leaf and unveiling modern prefab sheds with a contemporary design, along with a newline of tiny houses. Sheds Unlimited LLC’s new, modern storage shed design incorporates straight lines and a contemporary architecture into a portable structure. Development of[Read More…]
Homeowners Looking to Update Sheds
Sheds are one of the top outdoor structures homeowners are looking to update, according to the 2016 Houzz Landscaping & Garden Trends Study. Ten percent of the homeowners surveyed by Houzz say they will be updating their sheds during landscaping projects this year. The top structure to change is the[Read More…]
Consultant Company Launches for Shed Professionals
Outdoor Business Advisors is a consultant company specializing in the shed industry, according to the company. Its main goal is to help shed professionals overcome any business challenges they may face. The business was started by Ryan Cabrey, Philip Carselowey, and Mike Campbell, who have a strong expertise in various[Read More…]
