From Delivery to Dream Space: Real Shed Transformations With Heartland Sheds
Rethink everything you thought you knew about sheds. Because at Heartland Sheds, we believe a shed isn’t just storage; it’s the starting point of something bigger. Whether you’re imagining a backyard workshop, a cozy home office, or a creative retreat, our sheds are built to bring those visions to life. From delivery to installation and final touches, we make the process simple, stress-free and fun.
And the results speak for themselves. Just ask Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Brian Schembari, two Heartland shed owners who put their sheds to work in very different ways: one packed with tools and the other became home to a very lucky goat. Read on to get a peek at their transformations below, showing how a shed can be so much more than four walls and a roof.
Step-by-Step Shed-Building Journey
Every great Heartland shed has a story. Here's how yours goes from delivery truck to dream space in just a few steps.
Step 1: Shed Delivery – What to Expect
When your shed arrives, it comes primed in a neutral beige finish. It’s your beautiful, blank canvas, ready for your personal style. Installation is typically scheduled within 2–6 weeks, depending on the season, and unlike other companies, we never just drop a kit in your driveway. Delivery and on-site assembly are included, so you can relax while we bring your shed to life.
Step 2: Professional Installation by Heartland
Our trained, insured installers handle the full assembly. Most sheds are built in a single day. You’ll get a morning call to confirm arrival. Then watch as your installers assemble your shed, piece by piece. Before we leave, our team will walk you through the final structure to ensure it meets Heartland’s high standards, and, even more importantly, yours.
Step 3: Personalization – Paint, Purpose, and Final Reveal
Here’s where your shed becomes your shed. You can paint it any color to match your home, landscape, or personality. Heartland Sheds also offers optional pro paint packages and finishing accessories like windows, shelving, ramps, and workbenches. With the right additions, your shed transforms from a simple storage space into a functional extension of your home.
Shed Transformation Spotlights
No two sheds are alike. Here's how two customers made theirs uniquely their own.
Arie’s Tool Shed
Arie may be in his handyman era, but this was one project he didn’t have to tackle alone. Heartland Sheds installed a 16’ x 8’ Brighton shed with windows and a custom white and gray paint finish. The installation took just a day and a half, and from there, Arie made it his own—adding shelves, a pegboard for power tools, and smart storage so he can work on projects right out of the shed.
Brian’s New Home for Waffles the Goat
Waffles the goat wasn’t impressed with his old house, so Brian called in Heartland Sheds for an upgrade. With his kids, Waffles, and Pip the chicken supervising the installation, the Madison shed took shape, complete with a loft for hay storage. Now Waffles has a comfortable G.O.A.T. bachelor pad.
Build a Shed That Works for You
Heartland sheds are designed to adapt to your lifestyle. Need a workshop? Add a workbench and tool storage. Want an art studio? Install windows for natural light. Looking for large equipment storage? Customize your shed with ramps for easy entry and exit. There are endless personalization options to build a shed that works as hard as you do.
Create Your Dream Shed Without Building It Yourself
Your perfect shed is within reach. Built with premium materials and expert installation, Heartland Sheds makes it simple to get a shed that fits your life. Check out our buying guide and explore our custom sheds today—proudly people- and goat-approved.
Meet the Shed Owners Behind These Transformations
Arie Luyendyk Jr.
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Arie is a professional race car driver turned TV personality, best known for his time on The Bachelor. Away from the spotlight, he’s a hands-on dad and DIY enthusiast. For his Heartland shed, Arie created a functional workshop—smart storage, pegboard for power tools, and room to build right out of the shed.
Brian Schembari
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Brian is a family-focused lifestyle creator who shares the everyday moments that make a house a home. With his kids (and a very opinionated goat named Waffles), he turned a Madison shed into a comfy mini-barn—complete with a loft for hay and a cozy G.O.A.T. retreat.
