PORTLAND — When Kristen used to work from her home’s spare bedroom turned home office, she found herself wasting a lot of time. Continue reading
A dedicated space
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The benefits of open-joint siding
Here at Modern-Shed, we often hear our customers ask us about rain screen and how it works with our open-joint siding — Oh, and what exactly is open-joint siding, why does it cost more and what the heck is VaproShield wrapping and Zip Wall system sheathing anyway?
We understand your confusion. So let’s break it down for you. Continue reading
Why every guy (and gal) needs a “man cave”
The term “man cave” first entered our vernacular in 1992, when Toronto columnist Joanne Lovering jokingly suggested an alternative name for the basement, as reported in a humorous historical look at the man cave in the LA Times last year. Continue reading
The space to write
MERCER ISLAND — When Robin made the decision to leave her position as a research historian for the University of California and devote herself full-time to writing, she knew she needed a new work space. Continue reading
Four walls of her own
JACKSON HOLE — As a musician, Beth felt she really needed four walls of her own. Continue reading
A different standard
Sometimes potential clients will ask: Why is it they can find a shed of the same size that they’re looking for, but for far cheaper than what Modern-Shed offers?
The backyard gym
PALO ALTO — When his patients need a quiet, private place to work out, Amol sends them to his backyard. Continue reading
Spacious comfort
SEATTLE — When Kai and his wife, Emily, were expecting their second child last year, they knew that they had to create more space in their cozy three-bedroom house in Ballard. Continue reading
A home away from home
PORT TOWNSEND —While construction continues at our Modern-Shed Dwelling in Dallas, TX, we thought we’d revisit Modern-Shed’s original Dwelling in the Pacific Northwest.
Built in 2009, the 5,000-square-foot lot at the Corona Gardens boasts three separate Modern-Shed structures on one compound. Continue reading
An office close to home
SEATTLE — Chris was used to paying $400 a month for an office in Queen Anne he barely used. Continue reading
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