It’s August and the kids are headed back to school, while vacation season is nearing an end. All of those fun summer memories – boating, vacationing, the beach, trips and more, will forever be stored in your mind, but you now also need storage so you can do it all over next summer. The Inside Toys: While you’ve been enjoying the warm weather and cool waters, you realize garage has suddenly become the dumping ground of … [Read more...] about It’s A Wrap – Ending Summer With Style And Storage
The Great Debate – Metal Vs. Wood
At Hometown Sheds, we aim to please, and with so many options, we know sometimes decisions can be overwhelming. If you’ve been debating about what type of exterior is best for your new shed, we want to give you all the information you'll need to make an educated decision. Love At First Sight. As with any investment, you want to make sure that your shed is appealing as well as functional. While both metal and wood options … [Read more...] about The Great Debate – Metal Vs. Wood
Pre-Made Is Better than On Site. Here’s Why.
When you're building a home, most people agree that an on site stick built home is better than a pre-fab. When it comes to building a storage building, however, the tables turn. It's usually better to buy a home that is pre-made. Here's why: The Way It Moves. A pre-built shed is built with a foundation that is designed to be picked up and moved. Our 4 x 6 runners are notched out, holding 2x6 floor joists that are bolted … [Read more...] about Pre-Made Is Better than On Site. Here’s Why.
Weathering the Storm of Kids and Their Cars
You remember the day Johnny and Sally were born just like yesterday, but fast forward 16 years later and suddenly you have a driveway full of kids, and their cars. So what do you do to help protect their, we mean, your, investments when your two car garage is already occupied? We can help! The Interior: At Hometown Sheds we specialize in affordable, durable and effective storage options – garages included. Our standalone … [Read more...] about Weathering the Storm of Kids and Their Cars
Swing, Jump and Slide to Summer Fun
Warm temperatures, lightening bugs and squealing kids can only mean one thing – summertime! Nothing quite says summer like the great outdoors and with Adventure World play sets you can have fun and entertain the kids this year and for years to come. Create Your Own Adventure. Our play sets are truly made to fit your ideas with fun features like swings, slides, sandboxes, towers and more. Want a bridge, bubble tube or picnic … [Read more...] about Swing, Jump and Slide to Summer Fun
This Fruit Stand is Top Banana!
One of the beautiful things about Hometown Sheds is that we routinely make custom buildings. That's why we were approached by the owner of Garden Valley Market, a fruit stand business in Graham, North Carolina. He wanted a building that would showcase his products by day, and store them all securely by night. A Bunch of Sketches. He sent us a sketch of his ideas, and we sent it to our factory for artist renderings . These … [Read more...] about This Fruit Stand is Top Banana!
Don’t Be Chicken About Your Chickens
Hometown Sheds is known for our quality, durable sheds, kennels and chicken coops! Yes, you read that right, our chicken coops come with the same quality construction as all of our other products and you can enjoy the fruits, or eggs, or your labor too. For beginners, our 3x3 A Frame Coop is a fantastic option and value. This coop takes up minimal space in your yard and is perfect for the new chicken farmer hosting 3-5 … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Chicken About Your Chickens
Engineered Trusses: What’s the Big Deal?
The buildings at Hometown look great on the outside, but that's just the beginning of the story. Open up one of our sheds, and you'll find evidence of quality construction that you don't find many of our competitor's buildings. One example of that is engineered trusses. What's a Truss? The trusses are the beams that hold up the roof. A well built structure will have a a tie beam that is a part of the truss. A metal … [Read more...] about Engineered Trusses: What’s the Big Deal?
How to (Not) Pressure Wash Your Shed
Spring is upon us. That means lawns to mow, more time outdoors…and a fuzzy green film of pollen and smelly black mold all over your shed. If you happen to get a sudden burst of motivation to clean the outside of your shed, then there are a couple guidelines you should follow so that the washing won’t lead to damage. First, using a pressure washer is generally not recommended. It can strip the paint from the sides and also … [Read more...] about How to (Not) Pressure Wash Your Shed
Introducing Side by Side Windows!
In addition to the quality of our buildings, we pride ourselves on the versatile ways that you can customize them. We now offer the option for you to build a wooden shed with windows placed side by side and with a higher than normal roof pitch. The result is a uniquely beautiful presentation that doesn't look like a standard shed at all. You'll be surprised at how much brighter the interior seems with addition of the extra … [Read more...] about Introducing Side by Side Windows!