Why People Buy A Building

Why do people buy a building? To answer that, we can in turn ask, how do people use portable buildings?  Here are some of the many ways people use them:

1. Art Studio – When there is a painter, sculptor, crafter, or designer in the family, you either give them their own space or their art and their supplies take over the entire house, right?  And besides, artists love having a Portable Building for an art studio because they feel more inspired and creative in their own space.
2. Bicycle Shed – Bicycling continues to be a preferred method of exercising and relaxing for many people. As a form of exercise, it is far easier on the body compared to jogging or running. For relaxing, there are few things more calming than a leisurely ride down a scenic trail. But, when everyone in the family has a bicycle…well, a place to store those bicycles is needed. Plus, given that a quality bicycle can easily cost $1,000 to $5,000…well, that’s something you want to protect from weathering, thieves, and being scratched or damaged by other equipment such as a lawnmower. A Portable Building makes a perfect Bicycle Shed.
3. Business Office – More and more people are striking off on their own entrepreneurial path for a wide variety of reasons.  Many of these entrepreneurs have found that a Portable Building is their best choice as an office space for their business.  And with the rent-to-own option, minimizing risk, lowering startup costs, and conserving cash flow is easy.
4. Feed & Hay Storage – Feeding animals costs money.  It costs even more when unprotected or poorly protected feed is being wasted and ruined.  That’s why farmers and animal enthusiasts use a Portable Building to protect their feed, hay, straw, and bedding.
5. Game Room – Gaming is a favorite form of entertainment and recreation for many people.  From PlayStation and Xbox to arcade games and Foosball tables to ping pong tables and pool tables, a Portable Building can be turned into the perfect family game room.
6. Garage – From high-end vehicles to Harley Davidson’s to dirt bikes and ATV’s to boats and jet skis to zero-turn lawnmowers and skid-steers…and from private residences to commercial enterprises…Portable Building garages make it possible for people to protect and secure their vehicles, power toys, and equipment.
7. Garden Shed – Backyard Gardeners need a place to store their gardening tools and hoses as well as a place to put their vegetables and fruits when they are ready to harvest.  Portable Buildings serve this need excellently. To say it differently, when you consider all the hardware gardeners need to make and care for their garden…tools, tillers, wheelbarrows, and so on…plus the bulky supplies they need such as bags of fertilizer and mulch…and isn’t long until a lot of storage space is needed just for the gardening hobby that a husband or wife enjoys. Then, add in yard-care items such as chipper-shredders, walk-behind and riding mowers, trimmers, and blowers…plus other equipment such as generators, pressure washers, chainsaws, and shop vacuums…and a garden shed becomes a true must-have to avoid a cluttered, messy, unattractive backyard.
8. Gym – Many people prefer the convenience, sanitation, and privacy of having their own personal gym or yoga studio at home over driving to a less sanitary, more public gym several miles away.  But, gym equipment in the garage or in a bedroom isn’t desirable either.  A Portable Building set up in the backyard fits the bill perfectly for a home-based gym or yoga studio.
9. Hair Salon / Barber Shop – Many a cosmetologist and barber has set up shop in a Portable Building right in their own backyard.  Why commute when you can work in your own backyard?  Why pay booth rent in someone else’s shop when you can have your own?  Why sit idle at someone else’s shop during slow times when you can walk across your yard and do something else in your home?  Why indeed.
10. Hobby Center – Hobbyists, collectors, crafters, and so on like having a separate space in which they can enjoy their hobby without other people bothering them or their things.  A Portable Building is the perfect solution for such people. Moreover, some people are hoping they can develop their hobby into part-time or full-time home businesses and the decision to buy a building is a great way to formalize and make real that intention.
11. Home Office – With more and more people working from home part-time to full-time, it is becoming harder and harder for people to separate their work life from their private life.  Plus, many people are tired of trying to work at the same kitchen table that family members are trying to eat from.  Or, they need to free up that bedroom they have been using as an office for other uses.  A Portable Building makes a great home office that solves all these problems. Some people laughingly refer to their Portable Building home office as their “Shedquarters”. Humorous name aside, it is a home office where they can maintain working privacy and uninterrupted work time…and they can make their office as comfortable and stylish as they want.
12. Home School – It’s no secret that properly home-schooled children come out ahead academically.  Plus, they get to avoid much of the emotional drama, undesirable programming, indecent exposure, and so on that happens in a public school setting.  Part of a proper home-school environment is separating children’s living space from their school space.  A Portable Building fits the bill perfectly.
13. Laundry Room – Some people like to separate the place where they wash and dry clothes from the rest of their house.  So, a Portable Building gives them a dedicated laundry space that is convenient and separate.  Plus, the heat coming off their dryer isn’t fighting against the A/C unit in their home during the summer. Usually, the only question these people ask is, “Why didn’t I buy a building sooner?”
14. Man-Cave – Some men like having a sanctuary where they can get away from everyone, do their own thing, and recharge themselves.  And, this sanctuary needs to be outside of the house in order to create a boundary that other family members respect.  Just as many women tend to feel cozy within a warm blanket, men tend to feel cozy within a space made out of quality lumber and materials. That is why many men choose to build their man cave out of a Portable Building. That said, a man cave is often far more than a man’s private sanctuary. Often, a man cave is perfect for barbecues, watching big games on a big TV, Bible study, and so on. In short, a man cave can just as easily be a nice place where the whole family can retreat for games and togetherness.
15. Music Studio – From teenagers starting their first band…to serious musicians with expensive equipment recording professional scores…a Portable Building can be your perfect music studio.  And besides, other family members will appreciate you taking your music out of the house so your music isn’t drowning them out, right?
16. Playhouse – Children need a place where they can play, go on made-up adventures, and daydream.  In short, children need a playhouse.  And, there is no better playhouse for children than a real Portable Building. Parents need a safe place for their children to be so they know where they are at. Some parents would rather have a clean bedroom for their children and a playhouse where things can be as messy as the children want it to be. And, when the children are grown, that Portable Building playhouse can now be for the grandchildren…or repurposed for some other need.
17. Pool House – People who have a swimming pool or a hot tub have found it is better to have a pool house next to their pool where they have a private place to put on dry clothes without leaving puddles of water in their house.  Plus, they have a place where they can store their pool equipment and supplies. For others, their Pool House is more about having a fun party space next to their pool. There is a reason that pool owners who own a pool house tell their pool-owning friends: Buy a building!
18. Reading Room – Many avid readers like having their own space where they can read without distractions and where they can store their books on neatly organized bookshelves.  A Portable Building is just right for the reader.
19. Records Storage – Sometimes, backup or off-site storage is needed for important records, documents, or files.  A Portable Building is an excellent way to meet this need.
20. Relaxation Room – Some people need a place and a space where they can renew and rejuvenate. They need a retreating place that provides them with a safe, protective, refreshing environment and offers them respite from the rush, craziness, and chaos of daily life. And, they can design and decorate a Portable Building to create the perfect relax-and-recharge room for themselves…right in their own backyard! People who have done this say it is a no-brainer to buy a building.
21. Repair Shop – Auto mechanics, motorcycle mechanics, lawnmower mechanics, bicycle mechanics, and so on all need a place to work and store their tools. With a Portable Building, they have their own personal repair shop.
22. She-Shed – For those ladies who want to have their own private space of quiet and serenity…a space that is all their own and nobody else’s…a space where they can do their own thing without family members hounding them…a Portable Building is exactly what is needed. Many women want a girls-only getaway for hobbies such as reading, crafting, gardening, exercising, talking with friends, or just relaxing…and a Portable Building fits the bill perfectly. These ladies may bring a guy with them when they buy a building. But, after that, it is all a place of their own.
23. Socializing Shed – Some people love socializing with family, friends, and/or neighbors regularly. And, they love having a separate-from-their-home building in their backyard that has cool lights, cool furnishings, and cool decorations for their socializing. Others don’t have a back porch that is big enough for their social gatherings. And so, a “Socializing Shed” is perfect for their needs.
24. Storage Shed – When it is time to clean out that bedroom, empty out the garage, or the attic is overflowing, a Portable Building is still the best, most convenient, and highest-value storage option available.  And of course, you always have the option of turning your storage shed into one of the other uses listed here.
25. Tack Room – A Portable Building is the perfect place for horse lovers to store their saddles, bridles, and other gear that they use on the horses they love.  Some of these horse lovers go a step further and they use their Portable Building as a trophy room where they hang the ribbons and trophies they win at the rodeos and horse shows they compete at.  For this reason, these customers want a ventilation system in their Portable Building that wicks moisture out of the building and protects and preserves their tack and their trophies.
26. Tanning Room – Some people want to have and maintain a nice tan. But, they don’t like going to public tanning places because of the inconvenience and because of the questionable cleanliness. And so, they buy a building so they can have their own private tanning space.
27. Teaching Center – Home-based tutors, teachers, instructors, and trainers of all kinds…math tutors, music teachers, martial arts instructors, and so on…use Portable Buildings as a teaching and training center because it enables them to keep their teaching business and the privacy of their home separate.
28. Tiny Home – Whether it is empty-nesters looking to downsize…newlyweds just starting out…or the frugal-minded minimalist looking for a more economical housing solution, a Portable Building is the perfect start to an awesome home.
29. Tool Shed – Without naming any names, certain family members seem to love collecting tools and fishing poles and a whole lot of other stuff, right?  So much so that they have taken over the garage and you can’t even park your car in there anymore, right?  Tell them to go get a Portable Building and give you back your garage!
30. Warehouse – Certain retailers and commercial businesses use a Portable Building as a place to store overstock, inventory reserves, or seasonal items.  Similarly, certain manufacturers use a Portable Building as a place to store their finished goods until they ship out.  Whatever it is that you need to warehouse, a Portable Building may be your best choice for a variety of reasons.
31. Workshop – Many a quilter, many a woodworker, and other such builders, creators, and makers have found that a Portable Building makes an excellent workshop.

So, there you have 31 reasons why people buy a building. Undoubtedly, there are other reasons besides these. The point is, when you find yourself needing more room or more space, consider if you too should buy a building.

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