The Barn Yard Blog

Post & Beam Barns and Custom Garages have a lot in common, and can both be easily customized to create your ideal structure. Their uses are not predefined—we’ve seen customers use their Post & Beam Barns as garages, and their Custom Garages as barns. But, what is the difference between the two? It comes down to four main factors: construction method, interior appearance, insulation types, and associated cost. Let’s take a closer look. 

From a landmark Open House, to brand new models, to the largest edition of The Barn Yard Catalog to date, this year has been nothing short of exceptional. We are thankful for our customers, our dedicated team, and for everything we accomplished in 2025 as we head into the new year. Let's take a look at the highlights. 

Just in time for the holiday season, we are now offering 2026 calendars, new women’s baseball caps & beanie, and youth tees. Read on to learn more about these new offerings. 

Our post & beam barns, pavilions, cabins, and barn homes are available in three different structure types: fully built, as a complete kit, or just the timber frame. Depending on your wants, needs, and circumstances, one may be better than the others. But how do you know which option is the best? Let’s take a closer look at the differences between our built, kit, and frame options, and what factors might make them better suited for you and your project.

We are excited to announce that our full build services have expanded to include all of New York! Complete design-build services for post & beam barns, custom garages, timber frame pavilions, and commercial projects are now available throughout the entirety of New York state, as well as New England.

Our dedicated team of sales representatives is here to educate and guide you through the process. Their knowledge, advice, and expertise on our product lines will ensure you have a quality experience from start to finish. Get to know our team, including their favorite Barn Yard shed, their hobbies, and any advice they have for prospective customers. 

We are excited to introduce The Barn Yard’s 2026 catalog! This catalog features new models including the Quincy Car Barn, the A-Frame Cabin, the Modern Series, the Studios, & the Greenhouse Series, additional pages dedicated to building options, detailed diagrams, more information, and hundreds of new photos throughout to inspire you & guide you to the perfect building. With a refreshed look & feel, you’ll want to read this 148-page catalog cover to cover. 

Thank you to all who sent in photos of your Barn Yard sheds for the Photo Contest! Our team had a difficult time narrowing down our winners, but remember—even if you weren’t selected, you may still see your photos on our social media, website, and even our next Catalog! Without further ado, here are the winners of our 2025 Shed Photo Contest.

The photo contest is back! Send us a photo of your Barn Yard shed and you could win a VISA gift card! You could also be contacted by our staff photographer to professionally photograph your building.

Each spring, we refresh our showcase locations with the latest offerings, including new models and new features. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce brand new models, timber frame accents to take your shed’s exterior to a new level, new options for shed interiors, and many updates to our showcase.