Designing Your Own Custom Pavilion, Pergola, or Gazebo December 3rd, 2019 PennDutch Design While we have a huge variety of in-stock outdoor structures, you may have very specific needs or a particular idea in mind of what you want your structure to look like. With our online design tool, you can design a custom pavilion, gazebo, or pergola with the exact specifications and features you want. We have… Read More »
5 Simple, Affordable Backyard Upgrades That Create Big Resale Value October 31st, 2019 PennDutch Care & Maintenance, Design Curb appeal may be what attracts buyers to your home, but your backyard is what sells it. Today’s lifestyle trend is moving outdoors. Homebuyers want an attractive, yet low-maintenance, yard. The backyard extends the living area. So, it pays to make your backyard as attractive as the front when you’re putting your property on the… Read More »
High-Quality Details: Benefits of Architectural Shingles vs 3-Tab Shingles January 29th, 2019 PennDutch Design In your search to purchase a new shed or other outdoor structure, you’ll find many local and online retailers to choose from. You’ll see that they offer many of the same sizes and styles. So how can you determine which retailer is going to provide the best product? Take a closer look at all the… Read More »
What to Do With An Empty Barn: 7 Uses For Your New Barn November 28th, 2018 PennDutch Before You Buy, Design Have you always dreamed of adding a beautiful barn to your property? If you don’t own large animals and you’re not a hobby farmer, you might find yourself wondering what to do with an empty barn. The good news is there are many other uses for barns, so you can skip the tractors and livestock… Read More »
Man Caves for Women? Introducing 10 She Shed Ideas September 26th, 2018 PennDutch Design Sheds have come a long way from the long-forgotten backyard buildings that held broken tools and dusty boxes. They are now becoming backyard showpieces designed with trendy colors, attractive windows and doors, and other unique accessories. These stylish shed designs have changed the way people, more specifically, women, are using their backyard sheds and have… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Arbors, Pergolas, Gazebos, and Pavilions? July 25th, 2018 PennDutch Design You have a lot of options when choosing an outdoor shade structure that also adds beauty to your backyard. Great choices for offering shade include arbors, pergolas, gazebos, and pavilions. Homeowners often confuse these similar structures, so use these clues to help you tell the difference and choose the right one for your home. What… Read More »
5 Ways to Organize Your Shed for Maximum Storage June 21st, 2018 PennDutch Design A shed is a wonderful way to declutter other areas of your home whether you use it as a storage shed, garden shed, or workshop. But the cycle of unorganized clutter will just repeat itself if you don’t figure out how to organize your shed for storage. Here are several shed organization ideas we’ve discovered… Read More »
Wood Siding vs. Vinyl Siding: Which One is Better? May 1st, 2018 PennDutch Before You Buy, Buying Guides, Care & Maintenance, Design Wood and vinyl are the most popular materials used as siding. Known to stand the test of time, weather, and aesthetic scrutiny, they’re both top-notch, quality materials. But the question here really isn’t one of wood siding vs. vinyl, pitting them against each other and determining which one is better. Instead, it’s about finding out… Read More »
How to Add Shade to Your Backyard This Summer February 26th, 2018 PennDutch Design It may be hard to believe, as we continue to face grey days, but spring and summer are just around the corner and you’ll be spending more time enjoying your backyard soon enough. If you’ve suffered in past summers with intense heat and unrelenting sun, you might be looking for ways to add shade to… Read More »
How to Build a Horse Barn from Start to Finish November 9th, 2017 PennDutch Design Building a new horse barn can be daunting, whether you’re an experienced owner looking to upgrade or a first-time horse owner. You’re likely searching for a cost-effective solution that will offer good shelter and enough square footage for your tack supplies and feed. Wondering how to build a horse barn that meets all those needs?… Read More »