Why We Use … Benjamin Moore paint

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We’ve started a new series “shedding” light on the fabulous products we use, such as Benjamin Moore paint.

Modern–Shed is committed to using and offering only the highest-quality materials. One aspect of this is our paint choice. Modern-Sheds are factory-painted, and due the complexity of open-joint siding, we felt it imperative to use long-lasting, quality paint.

Layla Tromble, the store manager at Pacific Paint and Decorating in Ferndale, Wash., has worked with her fair share of paint companies over the years.

By far, Benjamin Moore paint comes out ahead of the pack.

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Benjamin Moore uses the Gennex pigment system, which bonds to the paint on a molecular level.

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Meet Modern-Shed’s Top Producer

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Many of you already know Mike Probach, whose nickname Modern Mike speaks to how closely his clients identify him with the product he sells.
Mike has been with Modern-Shed since Day 1 and has assisted nearly 500 clients with their shed needs, earning the designation of Top Producer last year once again.
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Modern Mike and his wife, Jacki, take a break from cycling through Ireland.
“My favorite part of working with Modern-Shed are the clients,” he said. “They are some wonderful, talented, smart people who all have a unique need for more space.”

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The multipurpose Man Cave

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The Modern-Shed Man Cave/Dad’s Office

BAY AREA — As a salesman working from home, Scott knew he and his family were running out of space.

Their three-bedroom home with a small office was maxed out — each of the two kids had their own room, and Scott’s wife began to use the office for her own home business, pushing Scott and his work to the dining room table.

“We live in Northern California, so properties are typically smaller,” he said. “I was working at the kitchen table, at the dining room table, and making calls was distracting. We were maxed out, henced using the common area or Starbucks for work.” Continue reading →

Modern-Shed living

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Apartment Therapy profiled one of our beautiful, little Modern-Shed guest cottages in San Rafael, Calif.

Aimée Mazzenga took lovely photos of our client Rebecca’s 345-square-foot space, which she uses as a guest home for out-of-town visitors.

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As quoted in the article, “For years, Rebecca had dreamed about building a guest house in the back of their property. Their narrow plot of land (49.5′ x 152.5′) caused challenges in the construction process, though. When they discovered Modern Shed, they realized the advantages of building a pre-fab home. Once they penciled out costs versus return, (resale value to home and possible rental value) they wondered why they didn’t do this sooner.”

Check out the rest of the article for more about Rebecca’s Modern-Shed — and take her advice and think about getting a Modern-Shed sooner!