How something is made matters.

Not so long ago, a backyard shed was built onsite by a local craftsman. The industrial era changed that, in sheds as in almost everything else. The focus shifted to low cost, speed and efficiency, and for its time that model worked. It brought steady wages to people who had farmed the land before.

But life has its cycles. People now want to know where the things they buy come from and how they are made. And the people doing the work want work that means something, that lets them use their skill and know the customers they serve. The assembly line is losing its appeal on both ends.

In the shed world, that changes everything. The big factory and the long-haul truck are no longer necessary. Craftsmen are once again building in the backyard. And the designs that were engineered narrow, low and light so they could ride a trailer are no longer a constraint, which opens up real freedom in how a shed looks and how well it is built.

That is what Urban Sheds is for. We give homeowners a real choice in how they spend their money, and craftsmen the chance to do work that matters, build relationships in their own towns, and grow a business they are proud of. If that sounds like the kind of company you would rather buy from, design your shed and meet your local builder.

Jeremy HorningFounder, Urban Sheds