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Check out these three commercials now playing on a TV near you. Featuring co-owners Everett IV and Chris Skinner...with their kids! Watch and share the commercials in this blog post, plus see behind the scenes pictures from the making of the commercials.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, September 12, 2014
Setup Continues at the Big E 2014
Our display at the Big E is just about ready for Friday's opening day. Just take a look at these photos and be amazed. It's our 30th year at the Big E and we intend to make it the best yet!
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Setting up for the Big E 2014
Barn Yard co-owner Chris Skinner looks forward all year to setting up for the Big E. It's his favorite time of year. Even though technically Assistant Vice President of the company, you'll still find Chris backing up the trucks and using the forklift to position the sheds just right.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, August 29, 2014
Custom Barn Garage Before & After
With design inspired by the Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Part, we built this motorcycle garage originally with open overhangs on either side. When the customer needed more room, we were again on site to enclose the overhangs.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, August 25, 2014
The Big E 2005
As this year will be our 30th year at the Big E, we're looking through the archives and remembering years past. Let's take a quick look at The Barn Yard at the Big E, circa 2005, when we were joined by Kara Wolters.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Proud to be Working for the Brand
We had a team building and company outing on Friday. It was great to enjoy everyone's company without the usual distractions of...well, work! We talked about the current state of The Barn Yard, thought of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats, listened to a motivational speaker, and worked together on a creative cover story contest. Of course, we also took group photos. Here is the entire TBY team, all proud to be working for the brand!
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, July 21, 2014
Post and Beam Horse Barn + Garage
With every post and beam barn we build in CT, MA, RI, and throughout New England, we provide architectural 3D renderings of the timber frame prior to construction. These 3D renderings are from a 36' x 48' Saratoga Post and Beam 1 1/2 Story Center Aisle Horse Barn Combination Garage to be built in Sutton, MA.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, July 09, 2014
Then & Now
Things change over the years and we've certainly grown. Take these aerial photos for example. The first is Windsor Locks, circa 1996 (our best guess!) and the second is Ellington, circa 2014.
Read More Posted to Blog: Tuesday, June 24, 2014
New Referral Program
Announcing our new referral program! $50 cash for you PLUS $50 Texas Roadhouse gift card (while supplies last) and $50 coupon for them. Get the full details here and forward this great deal to your friends.
Read More Posted to Blog: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Here's to the Dads
You teach us how to build a good foundation, swing a hammer, timber frame, back up a truck & trailer, and work hard. You show us that a job worth doing is worth doing well.
Read More Posted to Blog: Thursday, June 12, 2014