This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason Remillard, 49, and his wife Jennifer Remillard, 55, who left the Chicago suburbs to retire on a Maine homestead. They built their dream ...

They turned two $12,000 Amish sheds into their home, connecting them with a custom-built hallway. My wife Jen and I lived in a small town called Wauconda just outside of Chicago. Jen was a ...

They arrived at Raber's Wheel Works, which advertises "buggies and carriages made to order - also used buggies." The wheels on this Amish buggy are made of wood. The buggy is now lit up and ...

The couple purchased a $50,000, 58-acre property in Maine in 2019 near the Canadian border. They turned two $12,000 Amish sheds into their home, connecting them with a custom-built hallway. My wife ...

Along every rural road there is at least one old barn, either still in use or slowly deteriorating with time. Comparing the old barns to new farm sheds ... photo of a newly-built barn in Cherokee ...

I prize my trips into Amish country, where the pace of life slows and the lack of “stuff” has real allure.

Colorbond sheds have become a popular choice among homeowners for good reason. Known for their resilience and sleek aesthetics, these sheds are made from high-quality steel designed to withstand ...