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2 Additions to Greatly Improve Your Backyard
If you own a house you probably spend most of your time inside. That’s totally fine, but there is a giant part of your property that is most likely being underutilized. Your backyard should be a place for you and your family to create memories and enjoy time together, not just a place that you […]
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Improve Your Property’s Looks, Add a Beautiful Storage Shed
Making additions to your property is one of the best parts of being a homeowner. You get to decide exactly what you want from your home and lawn, in order to have your physical space perfectly reflect your personality. Some people buy a home and leave everything the way it is, which is fine, but […]
Read More4 Ways to Transform Your Boring Backyard Into the Neighborhood Hot Spot
It seems as though families spend most of their time, money, and effort on improvements within the confines of their homes. That’s fine, because that’s where families spend the most time — inside. But why not spend a little more time transforming an area of your property that most likely looks identical to almost every […]
Read MoreDon’t Have a Boring Backyard, Liven Up Your Property With These 3 Creative Ideas
The best part about owning a home is all the customizing you can do around your property. Sure, if you want you can just leave everything as is, but what’s the fun in that? Mixing it up however you want is a much better option than just having the same boring property as everyone else […]
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4 Exciting and Relaxing Items Every Homeowner Should Have in Their Backyard
If you’re the type of person who owns a home and stresses over every single detail of your property, 24 hours a day, you should probably relax. It’s not going to fly away anytime soon. If you’re a more optimistic homeowner, however, you are probably constantly looking for creative new ways to improve your home […]
Read MoreFrom Egypt to America: A Short History of Gazebos
Believe it or not, gazebos actually have a long standing history as shady areas of rest for humankind. These pieces of outdoor handmade furniture have sheltered kings and commoners alike, and have done so since ancient times. That gazebo in your backyard may just have a more interesting lineage than you may have previously thought. […]
Read MoreFive Alternative Uses for Your Custom Garden Shed
Garden sheds are typically used for furniture and tool storage, but what if you could create a space that was used for more than just storing your lawn mower? Long gone are the days when your parents and grandparents used the shed to store garden shears and the push mower. Today, outdoor furniture specialists can […]
Read MoreA Few Things You Can Do to Make Your Neighbors Jealous
Besides having a place to eat, keep your things, and sleep, there is only one real reason for owning a home: making your neighbors jealous. It’s the best thing in the world. Even if you really like your neighbors and have them over for barbecues all the time, perhaps you’re subconsciously doing that because you […]
Read More4 Great Uses for Custom Amish Sheds
It’s a common fact of life that our home storage needs change from year to year or even month to month. Wouldn’t it be nice if our houses and furniture could keep up with our rapidly evolving lifestyles? That’s exactly why experts and builders recommend that when you purchase a shed, you should first calculate […]
Read MoreWhat You Didn’t Know About the Amish
Known as America’s ‘plain people’, the Amish are a private, secluded culture that value strong family ties along with a deep religious faith. They are perceived as ‘backwards’ people in modern culture, when in reality they have a very rich history and are relatively misunderstood. Here are some facts you may not have known about […]
Read MoreThings to Remember When Ordering Amish-Built Products
New additions to your home and property can be great for the whole family — and sometimes the whole neighborhood. Your neighbors will be both grateful for the cookout invitations and be jealous after driving by everyday and seeing your beautiful property. Your home should be a reflection of who you are — don’t let […]
Read MoreThe History Behind Handmade Amish Furniture
In a world that thrives on mass-produced goods and the newest technology, it can be easy to forget about the simple times of the past. Not for the Amish, a culture that thrives on hard work and modesty. The Amish are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss Anabaptist origins. Known as ‘the […]
Read MoreFurniture Reflects Your Personality; Don’t be Boring
Everything — from the appliances you use to the paintings on the wall — reflect your personality. Your furniture is no different. The items in your home and on your property are extensions of yourself and your family. You don’t want to just grab whatever default piece of furniture you see first at the default […]
Read More3 Things You Should Know About Sheds
Shed builders in NJ have some of the best quality Amish-crafted products out there today. There are many different kinds of sheds and different types of wood used to create various sheds. Here are three things that shed builders in NJ would like you to know: Durability — A wooden Amish-built shed should last, typically, […]
Read MoreAmish-Style Products Making Your Home Beautiful
Some of the most delightful furniture with the highest quality have been crafted at the hands of the Amish. Over the last hundred years, people have begun to really appreciate the 100% handmade wood products that the Amish created. Amish furniture is made from a few different types of wood — maple, hickory, oak, cherry, […]
Read MoreAmish-Built Furniture: Looking Good for Years
Custom, hand-crafted, Amish-built furniture has been the top of the line furniture for a very long time. In the 1920s, when American folk art was gaining popularity, historians and dealers began placing very high value on the Amish furniture because of the high quality and design. Now, nearly 75% of consumers responded to a survey […]
Read MoreAdd a Personalized Touch to Your Home’s Outdoor Decor with Custom Amish Sheds and More
Summer is just a few months away, which means that it’s time to start thinking about how you can take your home’s outdoor decor to the next level. Summer months are the perfect time to enhance your home’s appeal, and there’s no better way to personalize the look and feel of your yard than with […]
Read MoreShears & Other Garden Equipment Used in String of Burglaries
As important as it is to pick out the right shed, it’s just as important to think about proper security features. Gone are the days of leaving garages and sheds opened, let alone the doors and windows to your house unlocked. What used to be a somewhat common practice for many small town families has […]
Read MoreFamily-Friendly Fun: 3 Ways To Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space
With the boom of technological advancements in recent years, both children and adults are spending less time in the great outdoors. Despite beautiful weather and big backyards, it’s harder than ever to get the gang to leave their video games and TV shows inside to explore a home’s outdoor living space. Leave the threats behind […]
Read MoreHere’s How We Provide the Best Traditional Pergolas NJ Can Offer
Savvy homeowners are always on the lookout to increase the appeal of their outdoor decor, and there is no better way to accomplish this than with beautiful pergolas. There are tons of unique pergola design ideas to choose from, and Amish Mike is proud to build the best traditional pergolas NJ has to offer.
Read More3 Reasons Custom Amish Built Garages Are So Sought After
Due to the impressive crafting skills of Amish carpenters, they have become well-known for their ability to create attractive and long-lasting woodwork. They can create everything from furniture to sheds and garages.
Read MoreAmish Furniture That Could Make a Great Gift
Amish furniture has been around for as long as the people have, but didn’t really start gaining national or economic attention until the 1920s when early American folk art was “discovered,” and dealers and historians started to place great value upon the beauty, quality, and durability of the pieces. Today, in addition to the garages […]
Read More3 Things to Keep In Wood Storage Sheds
Amish furniture and wood storage sheds are well known to be some of the most beautiful and durable pieces of craftsmanship around. Whether it’s a custom shed or a new farm table, virtually everything they make is 100% handmade, usually from oak, cherry, hickory, walnut, or maple wood. When it comes to wood storage sheds, […]
Read MoreAmish Communities Have Long Been Attractions for Tourists
The Amish community and lifestyle is a fascinating dynamic for many U.S. citizens and tourists from abroad alike. They live in such stark contrast to the comparatively lavish lifestyle of most Americans, which can be jarring for many. In the end, though, they’re people just like everyone else. They just happen to do things a […]
Read More3 Types of Amish Furniture to Invest In
Amish furniture is one of the best investments you can make. It’s durable, sturdy, 100% hand-crafted, and can be made to fit your specifications. No matter what you need, all you have to do is ask, and they can likely help you out with it. Read on for a few of the better investments you […]
Read MoreRetailers Use Amish Sheds for Unique Self-Storage Business
We’ve outlined the many different ways you can use an Amish shed before, but add Sandy and Larry Field to the list of innovative thinkers who have come up with another one. The Fields own Sandy’s Place, a shop that sells Amish sheds and furniture in Scio, New York. They’ve sold the products for years, […]
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3 Reasons to Invest in an Amish Garage Today
The Amish are known for being some of the finest craftsmen in the world. They make everything from coffee tables and small sheds, to gazebos and rocking chairs. All of their furniture is made completely by hand and usually from one of the following types of wood: oak, cherry, hickory, walnut, or maple. One of […]
Read More3 Ways to Use Your Amish Pool House
The Amish are known for their skill in crafting fine furniture, almost all of which is 100% handmade from 100% wood, but many people don’t know they can create much more than just coffee tables and and bowback chairs. One of the best investments you can make to add value, style, and uniqueness to your […]
Read MoreAmish Mike Knows Tragedy and Redemption
For whatever reason it seems Amish buildings and communities are at high risk for fires. Maybe it’s the insufficient access to water supplies, technological impairments that hurt emergency response time, or just a statistical normality as a result of all that wood Amish sheds are made from. The sad truth is that, when a fire […]
Read MoreOnline or In-store: Where to Buy Amish Furniture?
Not only is genuine Amish furniture almost always 100% wood, it is just as often 100% handmade. From wooden sheds, tables, and chairs to farm machinery and hydraulic equipment; Amish products are coveted by many for their quality and appearance. The question most people have is about where to buy Amish furniture. Unless you live […]
Read MoreDIY: How To Improve Your Backyard In 4 Easy Steps
The grass might always be greener on the other side of the fence, but that’s no reason to give up on your own backyard. Without any attention, even small backyards can fill up with weeds, pet waste, dirt patches, and bugs. But with just a little bit of planning and Do-It-Yourself work ethic, you can […]
Read MoreThis Chair Was Made For You And Me: Secrets Of Amish Furniture
>Many Americans know very little about their Amish neighbors, who might seem like foreigners in a strange land from an outsider’s perspective. Of course, the Amish are just as American as anyone else, and if you visit Brooklyn in 2015, you’ll see plenty of hip young men sporting Amish-style facial hair.
Read More4 Surprising Facts About Amish Goods
Even though many Americans in the Northeast live side by side with their Amish neighbors, many people don’t know much about the Amish at all. As far as most people know, Amish communities ride around in horse drawn buggies, shun electricity and other modern gadgets, and often sell produce on the roadside. So if you’re […]
Read MorePhotos: 3 Insane Shed Projects For The Epically Inclined
In the United States and United Kingdom, tens of millions of people own outdoor garden sheds, and according to a recent survey 77% of them just use the additional storage space for old tools. For better or worse, some people go the extra mile. Others go the extra mile and then keep going until they’ve […]
Read MorePros & Cons: Board And Batten Sheds
If you’re one of the 77% of Americans who keep old tools in garden sheds, then eventually you will be in the market to replace that broken down, spider-infested shed in your backyard.
Read MoreThree DIY Tips For Corner Shed Projects
As spring turns to summer, you’re probably almost done planting your garden and landscaping for the season. However, if you love spending time in the backyard and are looking for reasons to break out the toolbox, then a quality corner shed can make the perfect summer project.
Read MoreThree Creative DIY Storage Projects for Your Garden Shed
Most homeowners start spending more time in their garden sheds in the springtime, either for gardening or to spring clean and organize. There are a number of different storage and organization ideas for sheds and garages, but here are a few of the most creative and fun that you can do yourself.
Read MoreHow to Get Your Garden Shed Ready for Spring in Three Easy Steps
Spring is finally in the air, and more and more homeowners are heading back outdoors, cleaning up their properties, and preparing for the warmer months. Over 21 million people in the U.K. have a shed, and they’re similarly popular in the United States. One of the items on many homeowners’ to-do lists is to make […]
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of the Space in Small Sheds
When it comes to sheds, people usually think “the bigger, the better” but this isn’t necessarily true, or something that’s always possible. Sheds take up precious space in a yard or on a property, and erecting another large structure may as well be as pricey and complicated as building another house. Here are a few […]
Read MoreA Three Part Guide to Buying New Home Furnishings
Whether you’re furnishing your first apartment or finally buying new things for your home, buying furniture is a pretty big decision. Not only does furniture serve a functional purpose in the home, but it plays a role in creating the atmosphere and feel of a home. It should also last a long time without wearing […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Adirondack Chairs
People spend, on average, about 90% of their time inside. If you’re hoping to break that pattern and get a little extra sunshine, then making your outdoor space more attractive and inviting with some outdoor furniture may be the best strategy — personal taste and comfort are the two biggest factors people consider when making […]
Read MoreA Short Guide for Buying an Outdoor Dining Set
Buying an outdoor dining set is a pretty exciting process, since it means that you’re going to be able to enjoy meals outdoors, entertain outside, and generally have a space to spend time in and not be cooped up in the house. Since it is a big investment, there are a few things you should […]
Read MoreThree Things to Do Before Building on Your Property
Buying a new structure for your property like a shed or garage can be pretty exciting. A new shed means you have an additional storage or work space — and a garage can be those, as well as a place to park your car. Once you’ve chosen the design or the structure you’re going to […]
Read MoreThree Fun Ways to Spruce Up Your Shed or Garage
Having a shed is almost a necessity for some homeowners, since they are key for storage and keeping the property clean and organized. Though sheds and garages can be designed to look beautiful to begin with, the priority is often just to create a space for storing things that home owners don’t want in the […]
Read MoreThree Ways to Increase Space for Entertaining on Your Property
Anyone who loves to have guests over, throw dinner parties, and entertain knows what a hassle it can be, especially if you live in a smaller home. It can be uncomfortable to have to crowd everyone in the same small room, provide enough seating, and enough space for everyone to be able to eat, converse, […]
Read MoreFour Considerations to Make When Buying a Shed or Garage
One of the easiest ways to increase usable space on your property is to invest in a shed or garage. Since these structures are meant to be permanent and need to be sound, it’s a big purchasing decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly and requires careful thought during the process. Here are four considerations you’ll […]
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