A couple of weeks ago we presented a project proposal in front of a local historic preservation review board. While we waited for our case to be heard, we listened to another applicant request demolition of a historic garage within a local and National Register-listed residential historic district. I listened to their presentation, viewed the [...]
About a month ago we wrote about an 8′x8′ shed we built to complement an American Foursquare home in the Tampa Bay area. Shortly after posting, we designed and built a slightly larger hipped roof shed to complement another American Foursquare home, this time [...]
Bigger isn’t always better. While it seems that it should be the case when it comes to storage sheds, a huge shed may mean that you accumulate more stuff than you need or that you don’t get rid of items you should (think of the huge barns filled with stuff on American Pickers). Other [...]
Join our Backyard Getaway friends on May 8, 2010 between 9am and 4pm for their 5th Annual Parade of Ponds. Visit 10 beautiful gardens throughout Manatee County, including the winner of the Backyard Makeover Contest, complete with a shed donated [...]
By Joseph Killian
When it comes to turning your backyard into a getaway or retreat, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a private outdoor oasis, complete with water features and an outdoor kitchen? Or is it adding a terraced effect with exotic plants, detailed retaining walls and hardscape [...]
