Jim White has found success in selling portable buildings. His business, based in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, has grown to three divisions in about 23 years, with more growth on the way. “The portable storage building business has been good to our family, and we enjoy all aspects of the business,” he[Read More…]
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Forest Regeneration Efforts Making an Impact in Southern Sweden
Södra, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association, reports that the volume of hardwood in southern Swedish forests has risen by nearly 106 million cubic feet per year since 1993. This means there are about 120 million more hardwoods in Götaland now than 25 years ago, based on Sweden National Forest Inventory data.[Read More…]
Reclaiming and Reusing Windows for Sheds
Shed builders have many options when it comes to windows for their portable buildings. Most often, new windows made of aluminum or vinyl are the choice. However, builders can refurbish used, antique windows for a unique look to a shed. That’s what Dustin Hirschfeld, owner of Backyard Custom Construction in[Read More…]
Roseburg Reorganizes Marketing, National Accounts Structure
Roseburg says it has reorganized its marketing and national accounts structure in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of Mark McLean, who currently serves as director of both functions for the company. Instead of replacing McLean upon his retirement in spring 2018, the company has opted to reassign his responsibilities, effective[Read More…]
Shed Turned into Man Cave, Perfect for Watching Bowl Games (with Bacon and Coke)
How are your customers watching bowl games this year? Are they in a shed turned into a man cave like the one the Zook brothers built? Briefly, it’s a 12 by 20 storage shed, insulated, with all the bells and whistles for watching a New Year’s bowl game. And be[Read More…]
The Christmas Shed
A YouTuber in Spokane, Washington, decided to decorate her backyard shed for Christmas. And we just had to share it. Take a look! Beautiful, wouldn’t you say? Imagine what it looks like in person! Have you, or any of your customers decorated a shed for Christmas? Visit us on Facebook[Read More…]
Shed Builder Makes Effort to Fight Childhood Cancer
Tuff Shed Inc., a supplier of storage buildings and garages, has launched a year-end fundraising incentive to help fight childhood cancer. Visitors to www.tuffshed.com can take part in this program by configuring and saving a building quote. For every saved online quote on their website for factory-direct products during the month of[Read More…]
Shed No. 1 Million Finds a Home
At the end of November, Tuff Shed announced that it built its 1 millionth structure. The building was installed on December 2 into its new space at the Kick Ranch Vineyard in Santa Rosa, California. It was purchased by Dick Keenan, a San Francisco resident and owner of Kick Ranch.[Read More…]
Dog Kennel Business Gets an Online Facelift
Dog lovers who want to create the perfect outdoor dog kennel for their dogs, now have a new view of what is possible. Bird-in-Hand Pet Structures of Willow Street, Pennsylvania, launched their new Dog Kennel website to help people from around the United States find a perfect home for their[Read More…]
MiraTEC® Trim Expands in Canada
JELD-WEN reports that it has a new Canadian distribution partner for MiraTEC® Trim—Nicholson and Cates Limited Building Products. Nicholson and Cates Limited is known in the Ontario building supply industry for their dedication to providing premium quality, innovative products and exceptional service. “Combining the industry expertise of the Nicholson and[Read More…]
