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How to Choose the Right Location for Your Storage Shed
Choosing the right location is one of the first decisions you’ll need to make after deciding to invest in a storage shed. That’s because wh…
Maintenance6 min
Items You Shouldn’t Store in an Unheated Shed During Winter
At LP, we love to help people find outdoor solutions to meet their storage needs. A shed can become one of the most functional spaces on yo…
Trends8 min
3 Ways a Backyard Shed Drives Value to Your Home
As a homeowner, you’re faced with endless renovation options to increase the value of your property. If you want the best bang for your buc…
News & Stories4 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Matthew Black, Black's Buildings
We spoke with Matthew Black, founder of Black’s Buildings in Lebanon, Tenn., for insight on shed trends, how demand has increased, and the …
Maintenance3 min
3 Factors to Consider When Shopping Siding
When you’re ready to re-side your home, there are many factors to consider when selecting siding—from both a durability and aesthetic stand…
Trends3 min
How to Maximize Storage in a Small Home
Smaller houses are becoming more popular these days—especially among millennials. In previous generations, baby boomers out of college or r…
Business Advice8 min
Why the Longevity of Shed Materials Matters When You're Selling Sheds
Purchasing an outdoor storage shed can be an easy way to add much-needed storage space – and chances are that once a shed owner has that ex…
Curb Appeal7 min
Pitfalls of a Vinyl Shed
You’ve likely seen sheds lined up in the parking lot of your nearest big box store, or advertised for sale by online retailers. While these…
Maintenance8 min
Must-Do Maintenance Tasks for Outdoor Sheds
Are you spending your summer getting caught up on your to-do list? Don’t forget to put shed maintenance on that list! Here is some importan…
Maintenance4 min
Get More Out of an Outdoor Shed with Warranty Coverage
Beautiful and exceptionally durable, LP® engineered wood products feature many innovations to make your outdoor shed a cut a…
News & Stories7 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Premier Portable Buildings
LP is proud to be a preferred materials supplier for Premier Portable Buildings, a shed manufacturer with a network of shed dealers coverin…
Trends6 min
The Most Durable Siding Options for Tiny Homes
Just like typical homes, tiny homes require protection from the elements. A durable exterior that lasts is essential, and that’s where tiny…
News & Stories3 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Heartland Sheds
Over the past 40-plus years, Heartland Sheds has grown into North America's largest manufacturer of wooden storage and recreational buildin…
Outdoor Living3 min
Solve Pool Storage Problems with a Shed
If you are a pool owner, you know this perk also comes with a lot of maintenance requirements and related accessories. You have pool equipm…
News & Stories5 min
How to Install Siding on a Shed
LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding isn’t designed only to be a durable, beautiful siding option for homes—it can pr…
Curb Appeal5 min
From Shed to Showstopper: Accents for Your Outdoor Shed
Our blog often features ideas to improve storage and make the most of the space inside a shed. However, the exterior appearance of your she…
News & Stories6 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: United Portable Buildings
When founding United Portable Buildings, Casey Wiggins set an expectation of exceeding customer expectations by building durable, beautiful…
Outdoor Living
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 …
Curb Appeal6 min
Top 4 Outdoor Holiday Decorating Ideas & Tips
Once the autumn leaves have fallen and the nights begin to grow longer, it’s the annual signal that it’s time to start decorating for the h…
Maintenance3 min
How to Maintain Engineered Wood Siding
As a homeowner, your job isn’t done after your siding has been installed. Ongoing siding maintenance is necessary to ensure you keep your h…
News & Stories3 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Summit Portable Buildings
With a motto of offering customers honesty, options and solutions above all, Summit Portable Buildings has been providing customizable outd…
Trends3 min
The Board and Batten Aesthetic Explained
If you’re looking to create long-term curb appeal through a remodel, few home designs compare to the timeless aesthetic of board and batten…
News & Stories7 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Stoltzfus Structures
When you’re looking for quality outdoor buildings, you don’t have to look any further than Stoltzfus Structures. Based in the heart of Amis…
Maintenance7 min
Prepping Your Shed for Spring Cleaning
Spring is so close! That means it’s almost time for the annual ritual of cleaning up and clearing out your home in preparation for a new, w…
News & Stories3 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Heritage Building Co.
After decades of combined experience in the shed industry, three professionals decided it was time to do the industry their own way and fou…
Inspiration4 min
Dos and Don’ts of Installing Alternative-Use Sheds
Traditional sheds offer practical storage for items like tools, garden equipment and out-of-season toys. Today, sheds are becoming an exten…
News & Stories7 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Shawnee Structures
For Shawnee Structures, building outdoor structures includes everything from standard storage sheds to more elaborate designs such as cabi…
Outdoor Living6 min
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 …
Outdoor Living3 min
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…
Outdoor Living6 min
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…
News & Stories5 min
Shed Builder Spotlight: Sheds Unlimited
Chris Stoltzfus got his start in the shed business early. Sheds Unlimited was established by his father in 1988 as a way to keep Chris and …