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• Win a $100 gift certificate to Amazon.com
  January 5th, 2010
  

  

  
  Storagesheds.org is kicking off the new year by giving away a $100 gift certificate to amazon.com! Not just once but every month for the next 3 months! Entering is easy - Simply subscribe to our email newsletter and receive monthly tips, tricks and outdoor structure information. Each month you will be automatically entered into our drawings and giveaways. Winners will be notified by email and a list of winners will be published on our site.
• Best time to buy a shed?
  December 10th, 2009
  
  When is the best time to purchase your storage shed? This is a popular question and the answer may vary however speaking from experience there are more than 1 "best times" to purchase a shed. Here are some suggestions which may help you plan your shed purchase. Home shows and fairs - The reason is competition. There are typically several vendors fighting for your business. Although they may have differences in quality invariably they have all dropped their price. Display models may also be priced even lower than a custom order so if you can be flexible with colors and door placement ...
  
  
• Top 10 Storage Shed Accessories
  January 10th, 2009
  

  

  
  There are plenty of optional features for your storage shed which you can purchase or build yourself. Here is our top 10 list of storage shed accessories. 1 Tractor Ramp - Although not every shed owner needs a ramp it still tops our list. 2 Loft - Inexpensive to construct, a loft adds additional storage space. Lofts are perfect for storing everything from pool toys to boxes of holiday decorations. 3 Cupola - A vented cupola helps to cool your shed during the hot summer months. Cupolas adorned with a weathervane add character to your storage shed. 4 Bike Hooks - They come in a varie...
  
  
• Storage Shed Site prep. - Crushed Stone Base
  July 30th, 2009
  
  A firm, level base is important to the longevity of your storage shed. In our storage shed buyers guide we discuss site preparation but I am going to go a little more in depth here. If you don't feel you can tackle the site preparation you can opt to hire a local landscape contractor. Crushed Stone Base The crushed stone base is now the most widely accepted site preparation for sheds under 400 square feet. For over 18 years we have been recommending this type of site preparation and within the past 2 years more and more towns and municipalities have begun to catch on and recommend th...
  
  
• Playing around with your shed colors
  August 13th, 2009
  

  

  
  I have to admit that most of the sheds I sell are relatively boring. I'm not referring to the layout as door and window placement is important with regard to the functionality of the shed. I am talking about color schemes. The majority of the customers I speak with each day are interested in matching the color scheme of their home. Of course this is completely logical. I mean it only makes sense to match the color scheme of your house so your shed doesn't stand out like a sore thumb. On the other hand there are a handful of customers who go completely nuts with their color scheme. Believe m...