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Embarking on the journey to build a forever home is an exciting yet challenging endeavor, as Dale Hall and his wife recently discovered.

Many people think that storage sheds are just used for storage, but that’s far from the truth! Sheds are outfitted for a variety of purposes, including an office space, man-cave or she-shed, art studio, playhouse, outdoor kitchen & bar, home gym, pool shed, or in-law suite.

At Country Cabins, we often tell our customers that it’s important to maintain their shed’s condition through the seasons to make their sheds last even longer. Our sheds are built with the best quality materials available, but yearly maintenance is still needed to keep your shed from falling into disrepair. Yet, some customers might not be convinced or forget to maintain their shed. This is what could happen if you neglect your fall shed maintenance.

As the summer winds down and you close your pool for winter, you need to store the equipment so it doesn’t get damaged by the snow and ice. There are proper and improper ways to winterize your pool equipment, so read on to learn how it should be done.

There are a myriad of common things you can store in your shed to help declutter your house, such as tools, seasonal equipment, and lawnmowers. But are there things you shouldn’t store in a storage shed?

Having a garage to safely park the car, store lawn equipment, and other valuables is a dream for many homeowners. Many of our customers come to us looking for their first garage, or to add a garage specifically for lawn equipment or recreational vehicles.

Unless you live in a city, odds are your home has a lawn that needs to be mowed every week or so. This means that you must have a small tractor or push mower to store when it’s not being used. It’s not wise to leave that equipment outside in the elements. Learn how to properly store your tractor or lawn mower.

If your house and garage are feeling a bit cluttered, it may be time to invest in a storage shed. Sheds are a functional, stylish, and durable storage solution that is cheaper in the long run than renting a storage unit or building a home addition. Once you have that extra space, you might not know what to do with it! In short, you can store almost anything that doesn’t require temperature or humidity control. It’s also best to store items you won’t need to access daily, for convenience's sake.

At Country Cabins we work hard to provide storage solutions that fit every need and budget. In January 2022 we introduced our Refurbished Sheds page to offer our customers the option to shop used sheds they can count on. In most cases when people look for used sheds they are browsing Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other classifieds websites to buy sheds directly from other consumers.

It’s almost time to start thinking about Spring Cleaning and you need a place to organize all your belongings. Outdoor storage structures are the best way to free up space in your home. There are many different styles of storage structures to fit your needs and aesthetic. Here is a breakdown of the 4 main types of storage buildings.