An invitation rang out from daughter Casey to her Mom Jo Waltz six years ago, “You have to come visit and see the purple fields in Provence!” Jo Waltz received the invite with delight. Her daughter was enjoying life in…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
When more and more people began working from home, many of us came to the same realization: we needed a quiet home office. While dreams of peacefully working at your cluttered kitchen island while sipping your coffee and meeting your…
Lisa McAuliffe
The Man Cave. The concept isn’t anything new. It’s been a much-talked-about topic in many marriages among couples across the country. At first glance, a man cave may seem well, like a dark and dingy adult frat house. And it…
Lisa McAuliffe
Imagine a secluded oasis right on your own property that is meant for you and only you. A space that is free from kids’ clutter, free from your spouse’s blaring television, and a peaceful space for you to relax. It’s…
Lisa McAuliffe
Stoltzfus Structures is pleased to announce that we’re now adding a new Standard Feature to all our Outdoor Retreat structures. All structures in this product category will now include 2” of R-14 spray foam insulation under the floor. (*NOTE: greenhouses,…
Golf is a challenging and rewarding sport. But like any other skill, it can be improved through dedication and practice. And one of the most significant barriers to improvement is often the lack of a dedicated golf shed. If you’ve…
Bugs can turn your shed into something out of a horror movie. Besides, this can spread unclean conditions and put your health at risk. Food, water, and shelter are needed for bugs to survive, and sheds provide all three. Unfortunately,…
Tim Graham
Is it time to shed traditional ideas of garden structures and take advantage of the modern-day studio shed? If you’re a Netflix watcher then trending garden shows such as Monty Don’s “Big Dreams Small Spaces” and Alan Titchmarsh’s “Love our…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
Whatever your present property looks like or however it functions it could probably use some improvements. Perhaps it’s time to shed your reservations and give that old lean-to a heave ho and replace it with a low maintenance structure where…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
One of the major issues tenants face is where to store all their stuff. As a landlord you’ve probably often heard prospective tenants complain their furniture won’t fit or there is not enough closet storage for their needs as an…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
When you are building any structure, its size will necessarily add much to the view and landscape, so ensuring it is aesthetically pleasing is a good idea. One of the major factors that all buildings have in common is not…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
It’s time to put away the pool stuff, tidy up the tools, lock up the lawn mower and gather up the garden furniture, But where to put all that stuff? Though the sun is shining there is a distinct chill…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
As a home-away-from-home, the summerhouse was often sited in spots that took advantage of a garden view or a cooling summer breeze such as by the ocean. In Scandinavia the advent of the summer season heralds an end to many…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
When you think about project plans for your property it is wise to think not just about the how you are going to layout the design but also what style and feel you want the space to provide. If you…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
Whatever structure you choose to construct in your backyard the quality of the craftsmanship and the materials utilized will significantly affect how much work you’ll need to put in to maintain its beauty and how long it will last. Different…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
Have you ever noticed that the house grows ever smaller as our kids grow bigger? There is always an abundance of ‘stuff’ that comes along with family life, all that wonderful memorabilia that you just can’t quite part with yet, that…
Nikki Alvin-Smith
By Nikki Alvin-Smith There’s no point in cutting corners when it comes to building and that includes spending some time and energy on creating a good base to site the structure. Regardless of whether you are purchasing a shed, garage,…
Nikki Alvin-Smith