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Take them or leave shed buying suggestions, tips, and tricks. Blogs on this webpage are covering topics from how to own to rent studio shed spaces, and where to locate the perfect outdoor shed designs for your backyard. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for in these blogs, please feel free to give us a shout and we’ll be happy to answer any and all shed-related questions or concerns.

Finding the Perfect Fishing Shed

12x24 U Painted Burnished Slate with White trim Brilliant White Metal double door with transom 2x3 windows White Shutters Brian King

Every avid fisher should have a fishing shed. Unlike many other sports (i.e., tennis, volleyball, swimming), fishing can be equipment intensive. You need a place to store your rods and reels, tackle, bait, nets, waders, and perhaps even your boat,…

How to Buy a Backyard Studio Shed

12x20 LT Painted Burnished Slate with Black trim Black Metal 9x7 roll up door 12inch overhangs 5 transom windows Jeanine Zimmerman 3

The backyard studio shed continues to gain in popularity. “Work from home” is here to stay for many people in the United States, and they’re looking for a quiet place to work at home, but not in their home. Working…

What to Look For in a Pool Pavillion

pool pavilion and pool room

A swimming pool pavillion is the cherry on top of your in-ground pool. It turns what is already a spectacular part of your outdoor lifestyle into the crown jewel of your luxury outdoor space. You’re pavillion not only completes an…

Finding the Perfect Outdoor Pool Shed

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With summer just around the corner, you may be thinking about adding the perfect pool shed this year. If you’ve looked into it at all, you’ve no doubt noticed that pool sheds come in many different varieties. Size, shape, doors,…

Wood Sheds – A Buyer’s Guide

10x16 GS Custom Colors Rob Miller

If your home or garage is getting tight on space (or maybe just a bit cluttered), then you might like to know about our wood sheds for sale here in Illinois. After all, we’ve been building, selling, and delivering wooden…

Preparing For Shed Delivery

Lofted Side Porch Cabin by lake

Having your new shed delivered and in-place means that some thoughtful planning needs to go into preparing for shed delivery. When the big day comes, you’ll want to be ready to have your shed set up in the perfect location…

Where to Buy a Chicken Coop in Illinois

Where to Buy a Chicken Coop in Central Illinois

It’s happening. You’re becoming one of those people. A chicken tender! No, not the fast food version — quite the opposite. You’re becoming a person who tends chickens. Their clucks and pecks have touched your heart and it’s only a…

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I have two buildings from Countryside Barns on my property. The first one is a lofted garden shed purchased a delivered in 2016. The second is a garage purchased in 2023. The second was originally going to be a small 8’X12’ garden shed. Due to a variance requirement with the city, I was not able to place the small garden shed in the respectable place I selected on my property. Countryside Barns was understanding, I put a halt on the order 6 days after placing it. Thank you, Jessica! I selected a new location on my property and was able to go bigger 14’X32’. I also decided to go with a portable garage vs a garden shed. With a copy of the approved permit and my down payment I signed the contract. With both buildings I have had a few issues but they were taken care of. EDIT: Photos are from months later, they did not install rock, landscaping, gutters, concrete, or electrical.
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These guys were great. Communication was top notch from start to finish. They responded very fast when I had any questions. The price is perfect for their quailty.. And above all their Mule thing they use to move the sheds is a event in itsekf. Great company and great people. 👍
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Great buildings! I highly recommend Countryside Barns!!
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Would highly recommend Countryside Barns. The sheds are high quality and Brian was very professional in the sale of our shed and Ernie was also very professional in the installation of our shed.
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Great to work with! We love our shed!
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Highly recommended. Our new shed fits nicely with our renovated space and looks great. The design process was easy and ended up being just what we wanted. I appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail, and we are sure to get many years of use out of it. It’s great to work with local businesses.
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Both the product and the installation process exceeded all expectations! Everything was done exactly when they said it would be, and the quality of construction is exceptional. Patrick made the delivery and checked leveling very carefully and even took the time to add a couple bumpers to the door and touch up paint on the base or at a tiny scratch from installation. This shed is certainly built to last!
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I had the pleasure of working with Brian, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome of my experience! From the design of our shed to the seamless delivery, everything exceeded my expectations!
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We at Sustainable Food Corp are thrilled with the Little Blue Building that Countryside Barns built and delivered for us. From start to finish, their team was professional, kind, and true to their word. They ensured the building was completed and delivered exactly on time, as promised, which is rare and deeply appreciated. The quality of their work speaks volumes about their craftsmanship and attention to detail. If you're looking for a reliable company to provide a high-quality building, we wholeheartedly recommend checking out Countryside Barns first. Thank you so much for a job well done! Sincerely, Sustainable Food Corp

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