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  1. A New Shed Can Mean Summertime Fun!

    At Better Built Barns, we love seeing the look on a customer’s face when their custom shed is finished and ready to use. No matter what the new building is for, whether it be storage or a she shed, there’s something to be said about finally having the space you’ve been wanting for a long time.…Read More

  2. Building a New Motorcycle This Summer?

    You’ve been waiting all winter for spring to arrive so that you can get back out in the garage and work on all the projects that have been sitting for several months. If you’re a gearhead, then your favorite projects are those that involves vehicles and engines of virtually any type. If your pla…Read More

  3. What’s Your Summertime Hobby?

    It may only be the middle of April, but you’re probably looking forward to the arrival of summer and the time you’ll get to spend outside enjoying nature during the warmer months of the year. You may have a favorite summertime hobby, or you might be looking to pick up a new one, but whatever the…Read More

  4. Get Your Garden Shed Ready for Planting Season!

    Depending on where you live in Oregon, your gardening season may be fairly short, or you may have plenty of time to grow and cultivate your favorite vegetables. At Better Built Barns, we love helping people build the perfect custom garden shed, and if you’re looking for a place where you can start…Read More

  5. Build the Kids a Playhouse This Spring

    Spring is now here, and if you have kids in school, then you know that there are only a few weeks left until the semester is over. This means that your little ones will soon be home all day, and before you know it, they’ll be asking you what they can do or trying to get their chores done as quickl…Read More

  6. Store Your Water Sports Gear!

    Washington has a plethora a beautiful lakes and inlets were people can jetski, wakeboard, and tube, and if you love water sports, then you may have quite a bit of gear stacked up in your garage. You love getting out on the lake every summer, but storing everything for the fall and winter can become …Read More

  7. Start Your Own Business Out of a Custom Shop

    If you’ve always wanted to own your own business, then you might out looking for the perfect real estate or commercial space. You can envision your storefront, but you can’t seem to find the right spot to build or start your store. This can leave you feeling frustrated or discouraged, but have y…Read More

  8. Are You the Neighborhood Mechanic?

    If you love working on cars, then you’ve likely helped a friend or two with their vehicle troubles. It may have been something as simple as a battery or oil change, but they were still grateful that you were there to help, especially if they had tried on their own and found it to be too difficult.…Read More

  9. What’s Your First Spring Project This Year?

    We wrote last time about building your new workshop, and if you have the process underway to create your new custom shed or garage, then you might be thinking about the first project you’ll start on once spring arrives. Even though that’s still some time from now, it’s never too early to begin…Read More

  10. Building Your New Workshop

    If you love to build things, whether it’s cabinets or furniture, you want to have a dedicated space where you can practice your craft. You might have a small workshop in the basement or the garage, but these spaces often don’t have enough room for you to do everything you want. With a new custom…Read More