Downgrading in Size. Upgrading in Value.

As a new generation either graduate from school and begin looking for a place to call home or other generations start to think differently about the homes they have, more and more individuals are considering moving into smaller houses rather than larger homes. With this down grade in size, many consider it to be an upgrade in the quality of living as they begin consuming less energy, spend much less time indoors, and typically have the ability to move these tiny home wherever they please almost at a moment's notice. Living in a home not much bigger (if not smaller) than a typical shed, these homeowners will report that they use the most of every square foot like they never have before. In this documentary about a late-twenty/early-thirty something year old, the audience is invited to experience what life is like in building their own home as well as living in a space the size of some walk-in closets. To find out more about this project and the tiny house movement, check out http://www.tiny-themovie.com/. For more information about an external building, shed, pole-barn, or other additional storage structure for your property in the Tulsa and surrounding areas, visit the official site of Better Built Structures. 

Forget the Man Cave. How About a Man Shed?

We've all heard about the famous man caves; the one room of the house that is off limits to anyone besides the man of the house and his buddies. Well, where space is limited and utility is everything, one British man has fully utilized every square foot of man-dom in his man shed. Very into tech gadgetry, Alan Cook has transformed a 9x6 shed into a place of escape from the world; a true techie's wonderland. Along with a big screen TV and multiple gaming consoles, the shed is home to exercise equipment, a compact stereo system, his computer, and fridge stocked with beer.


How does Alan's wife feel about the man-shed? According to Wired Magazine's Gadget Lab, she says: 


"I never see him anymore. But at least I get to watch what I want in the living room." Aw, how tender.


What do you get for the man that has everything? A shed to put it all in! For some of the finest sheds, pole-barns, and other exterior buildings, visit the official website of Tulsa's own Better Built Structures.

Above The Rest: The Very Best Tree Houses

For generations, children have enjoyed having an escape in their own backyards in the form of an external building. Though makeshift playhouses and forts are a fond memory for many when they think back upon their childhood, no such structure holds such memories as a tree house. From their construction to their years of enjoyment, tree houses hold a special spot in the heart's of many individuals as a place they could escape the world from and enjoy the sanctuary nestled in the tree tops. For many men, some of their first experiences with carpentry and handiness in general started with the construction of their first tree house. For many women, their first memories of home-making began with tree-top tea parties with friends; both real an imaginary. Though most individuals leave their tree houses behind as soon they grow out of them, others don't let the dream die that easy and build tree houses that fit them well into adulthood. In this post from Update Home, we take a look at some of the most amazing tree houses designed to please the inner child. 

From a outdoor workshop, play house, to pole barn for farm storage, trust the experts at Better Built Structures for all your external structure needs.

Making The Most of Your Shed

For many, their shed, barn, or other form of external storage building is a disaster house where finding stored ideas can be a nightmare, let alone trying to use the space as an office or workshop. While many can live with this, why should you have to when you can have a fully-functional storage facility that makes life easier instead of more difficult? From making your shed into an office to taking it back to be your outdoor storage area, reclaiming your shed can be difficult. With help from a post from Policy Expert, maximizing your shed's usability has never been more simple. From having a nice place to work in an office capability to storing things in a manner that allows you to easily locate them and retrieve them, let these outstanding suggestions turn all your outdoor woes into outdoor wins and even how to turn your shed into a work-from-home getaway.  For the shed or pole barn of your dreams, also be sure to check with Better Built Structures and start the process of building an outdoor structure for ease of storage and work in the yard.

Potting Shed Metamorphosis

Who says that a shed can only be a shed? When it comes to what a shed can be, the purpose of any exterior building is completely in the eye of the beholder. For one Georgia family, their potting shed surpassed its original purpose as being just another building for storage and became the farm store they had always dreamed of. Originally, the shed became very cluttered with its stored tools and other valuables being difficult to locate. Later, the owner's had the bright idea to transform the potting shed into a quaint farm store. To read more about this shed remodel, check out the Lazy B Farmer. For a shed of your very own to use for whatever your heart desires, from a storage space to a functioning workspace, consult the experts at Better Built Structures.

Put Your Tools in the Shed and Make a Man Cave

If you're unfamiliar with the modern expression "man cave", a man cave is an area of the house completely dedicated to the man of the house. All interior design, everything in the space, and everything that the space is meant for is completely up to the man. In the tradition of sheds, barns, and exterior work shops typically acting as utility-minded man caves in their own right, the DIY Network is proud to bring you with some of the finest man cave garage renovations. To look through over a dozen of these dazzling shrines dedicated to macho recreation, check out the gallery for yourself. With multiple sheds, pole-barns, and other exterior buildings available from Better Built Structures to be used for all your utility needs, Better Built invites you to transform your garage into your very own man cave.

Quick & Easy: Making Garage Organization a Snap

Is one of things holding you back from enjoying your garage or detached workshop the daunting task of organizing everything? Organizing your garage or workshop need not be a pain! From utilizing shelves and baskets to contain certain tools and materials to using a system of wall-mounted hooks to keep equipment and supplies off the floor, maximizing the usability of your garage or workspace is as simple as one trip to the hardware store and an afternoon set aside for the task. Metal baskets, quickly setup shelving, and hooks to keep broom, rakes, shovels, and other long-handled yard tools from taking up valuable floor space can not only drastically increase the aesthetic appeal of your garage or workshop but can also increase the amount of room to be alloted to storage or workspace. For more simple tips on making garage and workshop organization a snap, check out Family Handy Man's article on the subject. For some of the best barns, sheds, and external storage areas, connect with the building professionals at Better Built Structures.