Beyond storage, custom backyard structures are most commonly used as home offices, art and hobby studios, home gyms, guest suites, she sheds, man caves, pool houses, playrooms, and rentable income units. The best use depends on your climate, whether you need insulation and utilities, and whether you want it to add resale value. Ulrich designs and builds fully customizable backyard structures - insulated, wired, and finished to order - for any of these purposes across Texas, Virginia, and...

Picture opening your shed doors on a Saturday morning and seeing the the mower, the bikes, and the holiday bins at once, and holiday bins at once. A well-planned shed storage space helps you maximize storage if a smaller building fits your yard. Start with the shed layout, use wall space for light small items, and place bulky seasonal items overhead. These shed storage ideas use shelving, storage zones, and loft storage to make a storage shed work harder. Plan Shed Storage Space Before You...

Phillip Evans and his wife, Teresa, have lived in Joshua, Texas, for about 20 years. When Teresa’s mother, Patricia (Patty), decided it was time to leave Pennsylvania, the couple knew they wanted her close by. Patty had been a widow for many years, and as she grew older and the Pennsylvania winters felt colder, moving down to Texas was the right choice. Patty was previously living in an eight-room, two-story house, which had become difficult to manage with stairs. Discovering Ulrich Lifestyle...