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The Fairway Journal

Guides for your backyard building.

Real, practical advice on choosing, permitting, prepping and customizing a storage building in the Charlotte area — from the family that's built them on-site for 29 years.

Choosing the right size storage building for your Charlotte backyard
Buyer Guides

What Size Storage Building Do I Need? A Charlotte Homeowner's Guide

Too small and you're stuck; too big and you've overspent (or tripped an HOA rule). Here's a simple way to size your building around what you'll actually store — plus the sizes most Charlotte yards land on.

Buyer Guides8 min readFairway Lawn Buildings
Storage building size guide
Buyer Guides

What Size Storage Building Do I Need?

Size your building around what you'll actually store — with the dimensions most Charlotte yards choose.

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Wood vs metal vs plastic sheds in North CarolinaComing soon
Buyer Guides

Wood vs. Metal vs. Plastic: What Lasts Longest in NC?

Heat, humidity and pop-up storms are hard on a backyard building. Here's how the three materials really hold up in the Carolinas.

In the pipeline
Shed permit and HOA rules in Mecklenburg CountyComing soon
Permits & HOA

Do You Need a Permit for a Shed in Mecklenburg County?

Setbacks, size thresholds, and what your HOA can (and can't) require — a plain-English rundown for local homeowners.

In the pipeline
Preparing your yard for an on-site shed buildComing soon
Prep & Care

How to Prepare Your Yard for an On-Site Build

Access, leveling, gates and clearances — a quick checklist so build day goes smoothly.

In the pipeline
Choosing a roof style for your storage buildingComing soon
Design Ideas

Lofted Barn or Gable? How to Choose Your Roof Style

The roofline changes your storage, your headroom and your curb appeal. Here's how to pick the right one.

In the pipeline
She-shed, backyard office and workshop ideasComing soon
Design Ideas

8 She-Shed, Office & Workshop Ideas for Your Backyard

Windows, lofts, workbenches and finishes that turn a storage building into a room you'll love.

In the pipeline

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