ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR

2016 ROCKINGHAM COUNTY FAIR!

Look for us again this year at the 2016 Rockingham County Fair during the week of August 15-20. This event has grown to be one of the largest county fairs around with plenty of activities and events for the whole family... and don't forget all…
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Office Shed

Transformations: Backyard Office

This month, we’re dedicating our blog posts to a few of the many ways you can transform your outdoor structure from an empty shell usually meant for storage into something practical. In the first of this three-part series, we’ll look at how…
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What’s the Best Roofing Material for My Outdoor Structure?

According to Secrets of Shed-Building, there are three things to consider when choosing roofing material for your outdoor structure. First, and probably most important, is waterproofing—will it protect your belongings? How much precipitation do…
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How to Better Organize Your Shed

Like any place where you “put your stuff,” things can quickly get overwhelming and overcrowded. While self-discipline is always needed to put things away where they belong, outfitting your shed with the right organizational tools and storage…
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Landscaping Tips for Your Outdoor Structure

Think of your storage shed or other outdoor structure as an extension of your house. This means keeping it in mind for larger landscaping projects, or using it as the focus for its own design theme. Here are a few things to consider when thinking about…
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Ways to Upgrade Your Storage Shed

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Want to dress up your storage shed? From adding pops of color to finding news uses for your structure, here are a few ways you can upgrade your storage shed.Give it a Paint JobIt’s seem so simple—just to slap on a new coat of paint. But don’t…
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How to Keep Your Outdoor Structures Safe and Secure

Keeping our homes secure is important to our safety and well-being—and protects are personal belongings from theft or damage. We are keen about locking our doors and windows when we’re not home, and, often, invest in security systems. It’s…
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Tips to Keep Your Pet Structure Cool This Summer

Summer is approaching and that typically means warmer temperatures are on the way—although the thermometer’s schedule is quite unpredictable these days!It’s true that animals can naturally cope with heat and cold—but only to a…
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Dog House Repair: Tips and Tricks

If your dog spends a significant amount of time outside, he or she might need a dog house or kennel to provide protection from the elements (snow, rain, etc.), escape from the cold, shade from the sun and, in general, a place to feel safe and secure—like…
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How to Make Your Structure Pet Friendly

Your backyard provides you and your family respite—and chances are your family includes a furry friend or two.If your property includes outdoor structures, such as sheds, gazebos, or playhouses, have you thought about making those pet-friendly?…
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Conservation Tips: How to Save Water in Your Yard and Garden

According National Geographic, more than 60 percent of a household’s water use is from yards. Another brutal statistic? We can lose up to three gallons of water per day just from one leaky faucet or hose.Never before, especially with the constant…
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Top Tips for Spring: Get Your Shed & Garden Ready for the Season

The pops of color in pristine gardens and the meticulous landscaping you see each spring and summer doesn’t happen overnight—there’s a lot of thought, preparation and hard work that goes into these projects. And it all starts about this…
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