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Ways to Customize Your Shed's Exterior

Sheds and other outdoor building structures serve as practical ways to add storage or create additional living and working space. In recent…

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Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to Get Your Backyard Ready for Spring

Move aside, Old Man Winter—it’s officially springtime. Could your home’s exterior use some sprucing up before you’re officially ready to so…

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Shed Builder Spotlight: Lapp Structures

Since its start in 1987, Lapp Structures has transitioned from producing standard sheds to making aspirational builds a core element of its…

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How to Transform a Backyard Shed to Tackle New Year’s Resolutions

The end of the year is just around the corner, which means so are New Year’s resolutions. According to recent research, approximately 60% o…

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Building an Ice Fishing Shed Demands Durability

Ice fishing has long been one of the most popular winter pastimes in Canada and the northern U.S. All you need is access to a solidly froze…

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Stay on Trend with These Top Five Backyard Trends of 2019

With fall comes perfect outdoor entertaining weather. So, avoid the stress of a packed house and the extensive indoor clean-up, and join th…

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How to Keep Your Shed Cooler in Summer

In many parts of the U.S., a shed can get unbearably hot in the summer unless you take steps to ventilate it and prevent the sun’s radiant …

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6 Ways to Turn Your Backyard into a Summertime Oasis

Who says you need to travel to get away? Look no further than your own backyard to offer a setting worthy of your staycation this summer. I…

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3 Reasons to Build a Backyard Shed This Winter

Winter may not be the season homeowners traditionally consider for a backyard shed-building project, but there are several reasons why now …

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How to Choose the Right Storage Shed Size

Buying a shed is an important decision that you probably don’t want to make twice! Once you’re ready to purchase a shed, there are several …

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Top Backyard Trends to Try Now

Late fall and winter are the perfect times to start thinking about how you will prep your outdoor living area for next year’s season of out…

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Tips to Plan a Memorable Outdoor Gathering This Fall

We all know winter is just around the corner, which is a great reason to get outside and enjoy the mild autumn weather! Use these ideas to …