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Melissa Caughey

"Adventures with backyard chickens"

Today Melissa Caughey (founder of Tilly’s Nest) is a go-to for newbie and seasoned chicken owners alike, sharing her advice in Country Living Magazine, Grit Magazine and on HGTV Gardens.

On her blog Melissa writes about her day-to-day life of chicken keeping, teaching people how to raise happy, healthy fowl and giving readers an inside look at her hens’ lives. 

Tilly’s Nest...

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September 14, 2016 posted by Content Admin
November is "Amish Wedding Season"

What Does an Amish Wedding Have to do with Your Horse Barn, Shed or Garage?  Read on to find out…

As we say goodbye to summer and hello to fall our busy season is about to be in full swing! This exciting time of year has our phones ringing off the hook, email inboxes filling up and our craftsmen working as hard as ever as customers place orders they hope to see completed before winter arrives. 

But, it isn’t the influx of orders alone that has us working hard to meet deadlines. This is also a special time of year for our Amish employees and their ever-growing families....

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August 31, 2016 posted by Content Admin
Emily Chetkowski: "Still mesmerized by an experience we won’t soon forget..."
Emily Chetkowski

Emily Chetkowski is a children's book author living in New Ipswich, where her shed row horse barn is now safely installed.

A Man, A Machine, and a 48ft Barn

It was 2:30 pm when the call came in, earlier than expected. “We’re in...

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March 14, 2015 posted by Jill Siragusa
Barn Parts!
Stall Door

The "Humble" Stall Door

Think about it… a horse stall door is not such a simple thing. In fact, it is probably the most used piece of barn equipment you have! Therefore, it’s definitely worth spending some time making the right choices and look at all your barn options to ensure your stall doors will be functional, safe, and something you’ll be happy to use for many years to...

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March 14, 2015 posted by Jill Siragusa to Horse Barns
A Customer's First Coop Cleaning

Monday, October 21, 2013

It certainly has been a while since we have posted a new blog for all of our followers but when an opportunity arises to post such a great short story and pictures from a customer we can't resist posting. We hope you enjoy our Florida customer's new easy to clean chicken coop and pictures of his girls.
 

Chicks in a Coop
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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
A 5x6 Chicken Coop Kit's Journey to Florida

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

 

For our blog this time we are fortunate enough to have a guest writer and current customer take us through her experience of buying our popular 5x6 Quaker chicken coop kit and assembling it with her husband. We thank Betsy for this insight in to taking on a project like this with no professional help.  It can be done folks and it can be fun. 
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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Chicken Coop Plans

Do you have plans for chicken coops, but aren't sure where to start? The most common reason people raise chickens is for their eggs. If you are starting a chicken coop and have begun researching basic chicken coop plans, don't stop there! Many people have discovered web sites like Horizon Structures which offer pre-assembled, ready-to-use chicken shed plans. Horizon Structures has your budget in mind, and sells coops ranging from a pre-fab small chicken coop to a...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Choosing A Garage Size

We get calls every day from customers looking for a quote on a garage… but, many times, they don’t know what size they want!

Custom Built Car Garage

As a starting point for this topic, the most popular garage dimensions we build are: 12 x 24, 14 x 28, 20 x 20, and 24 x 24. Knowing that, consider 2 factors when determining what size garage to buy: the size vehicle(s) you’ll park inside and how much extra storage or work space you need...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Garage Rules

Erecting a garage on one's property is no small task. Today's consumer has many choices. From stick-built to prefab modular garages to canopy carports - all have aspects requiring planning and decision making.

From a 1 car prefab garage to garages with living quarters, Horizon Structures is a recognized leader in the sale of prefab and modular garages. We've compiled this list of Insider Tips to make sure you avoid some common pitfalls in the garage buying process AND get the BEST GARAGE possible...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Size Matters when building a barn!

A barn is used for many things besides shelter for your livestock. Evaluate your needs before you begin building a barn.

Ask yourself these questions:

  • Where will you store your other tools and equipment?
  • How many horses do you / will you have?
  • What size / breed horses do you have?
  • Do you need room for a tractor, manure spreader, or other farm vehicles?
  • Have you considered adding an enclosed or open storage area within the barn?
  • What about using an (extra) stall to store smaller things or...
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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
What size stalls should I get?

Ideal horse stall dimensions depend on a few factors. If your horse will spend most of his time inside, you'll want something bigger. If he'll be getting lots of turnout, you can get away with something smaller. Nonetheless, a horse should be able to turn around, lie down, and get up comfortably. You should also consider how territorial your horse is. How well he gets along with others in close quarters. Should you opt for solid instead of barred stall partitions?  Our horse barns offer plenty of room for your...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Recommended Size For A Run-In Shed

How Big of a Run-In Shed Do I Need?

 

Many people are unsure about what size run-in horse shed to buy. While there are some general guidelines regarding the optimal size, much of determining what size shelter is best depends on your horse(s).

Some online sources recommend providing a minimum space of 12'x12' for each horse. Another source recommends 10'x10'. Yet another suggests space should be calculated as 60-80 square feet per...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Bring 'em home!

Buy Stalls

The board versus buy dilemma.
You've always dreamed about owning a horse and keeping it a home. Whether you already have property or are thinking about buying property, it's a good idea to start thinking carefully about whether keeping your horses at home or boarding horses is the right thing - before you buy a barn!

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Prefab is the smart way to go
Prefab barn with loft and dormers - 34x36

What would it cost to construct a four stall center aisle horse barn with wash stall, tack/feed room and hayloft on your property? How much time would it take?

The cost to build a barn when you go with contractors who specialize in building them will typically run between $70,000 and $90,000 and it will take weeks or even months to get the job done....

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Buying a Barn? Stay on Schedule.
Buying a horse barn isn't something you do every day. Most likely, it's a once-in-a-lifetime purchase. There are so many details in building a horse barn just thinking about them can be overwhelming. However, breaking your barn project into smaller pieces makes the process much more manageable and less intimidating.
 

 

Our experience shows that if you're able to follow these steps and stay on track you'll have your barn set up and ready to go in no time at all.

The time line below is an example that can work if you buy a one-horse run-in shed to a big 12-stall...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Horse Barn Rules

Horse barn planning for building a horse barn on your property can be a large undertaking. There are so many choices and details to take care of. From stick-built to prefab modular horse barns, simple run-in sheds and barn kits, loafing shed kits and stall kits - all have aspects requiring planning and decision making.

We specialize in prefab and modular horse barns. Here's a list of Insider Tips to help you avoid some common pitfalls in the horse barn buying process AND get the BEST horse barn possible!

10 Insider Tips for...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Considering a Horse Barn?

12 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

1.What's the very first thing I need to do? What about site preparation? Horizon Structures offers free consultation on the physical site preparation. Placement of your new barn is crucial. You need to consider existing power source, distance for your main barn, prevailing wind direction, air flow and exposure. How often will you be working in this barn?  It's wise to consider how many steps it takes to get to your new barn before you take delivery -...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Coop Contest

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Coop Contest

 

Well folks, it certainly has been a busy summer here at Horizon Structures.

If you have been visiting our facebook page we have been working hard to post pictures of our customers sheds and garages to help provide some inspiration to your new building design.

While we have been busy, we are still here to pick up the phone for all of your questions and are happy to get...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
What A Mule Can Do For Your Barn Or Garage

Mule Delivery

A Very popular question and concern that we get here at Horizon Structures come from our customers who may have a very small area for the delivery of their barn or garage and think that there is no way that we will be able to get their structure in place other than using a build on site method.
Well folks, I'm here to tell you that if you have not heard about our shed mule, you are in for a treat.

Many times our customers worry that our only means of delivery for their barns and garages is via...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa
Horses DO Care About Their Barns

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Horses Love Barn Horse Barns For Sale I received this picture from a very special customer in Florida whose barn we are building this week.

It just goes to show that horses are very observant and curious about changes to their surroundings.  I truly believe they DO care about where they live. 

We customized and downsized one of our standard...

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November 1, 2014 posted by Jill Siragusa

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