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Carports and Garages - 2023 Buyers Guide

by Aszjeca Burden
Carports and Garages - 2023 Buyers Guide
Carport season is upon us and getting a carport or garage is a great idea for anyone looking to protect their vehicles from the elements. If you've decided you're ready to invest in a carport, your next step is to consider the different types of carports and which one is right for you. At Grizzly Shelter we offer a large range of carports and garages in varying sizes, colours, and materials. Keep reading to find out which carport or garage will best suit your needs!
Posted in anchors, backyard, building, building permit, buyers guide, canada, carport, carport foundation, carport permit, carports, diy, do it yourself, garage, garage permit, outdoor entertainment, outdoor living, outdoor storage, palram, snowload, summer

5 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Outdoor Storage Shed

by Aszjeca Burden
steel and wood shed in backyard
Outdoor storage sheds protect your belongings from the elements while also keeping them out of sight and safely locked away! There are a few things to consider when choosing which shed is the right fit for your household. We’ve compiled a list of 5 things to consider when purchasing an outdoor storage shed.
Posted in bike shed, buyers guide, canada, cost of shed, custom shed, custom wood shed, diy, do it yourself, kit shed cost, shed, shed design, shed foundation, shed ideas backyard, shed organization, snow, snowload, steel shed, steel storage shed, summer, tool shed, wood shed

Do I Need A Building Permit for My Carport, Greenhouse, Garage, Shed or Shelter?

by Chris Charlwood
Do I Need A Building Permit for My Carport, Greenhouse, Garage, Shed or Shelter?
We are often asked if customers need a building permit for their carport, shed, garage, awning or greenhouse etc..  The answer is often that it dep...
Posted in awning permit, building, building permit, carport permit, do I need a permit, garage permit, permit, shelter permit

Best Selling Lawn and Garden Tools and Gear for 2023 Spring

by Chris Charlwood
Best Selling Lawn and Garden Tools and Gear for 2023 Spring
Best Selling Patio, Lawn & Garden Gear Canadians can be like bears coming out of hibernation when spring arrives.  After months of being cooped...
Posted in cultivator, family gardening, garden, garden greenhouse, garden hammock, garden hose, garden tool, hammock, patio umbrella, soil tiller, tiller, tools, umbrella

Best Wood Saunas and Hot Tubs for 2023

by Chris Charlwood
Best Wood Saunas and Hot Tubs for 2023
Ancient cultures were known to make use of natural hot springs for their theraputic benefits.  People have been soaking from the Japanese “onsen” s...
Posted in cedar hot tub, hot tub, hottub, sauna, wood sauna, wood tub, wooden hot tub

Best Pool and Patio Covers, Furniture and Accessories for 2023

by Chris Charlwood
Best Pool and Patio Covers, Furniture and Accessories for 2023
As the weather warms up, it's a good time to think how to make your backyard  or pool area more inviting for family, friends and guests.  Adding pa...
Posted in bbq, bbq cover, bbq gazebo, chairs, chaise lounge, chlorine, deck chairs, gazebo, patio, pool, pool accessories, pool chair, pool chlorine, pool cleaning, pool cleaning robot, pool pucks, pool robot, swim chair, swimming

Is buying a DIY shed kit cheaper than building one?

by Chris Charlwood
IronWood Steel and Wood Shed
At Grizzly Shelter Ltd. we exclusively sell do-it-yourself (DIY) kits for metal and polycarbonate sheds and other shelters that you assemble yourse...
Posted in cost of shed, custom shed, custom vs kit, custom wood shed, ironwood, kit shed cost, shed, steel shed, wood shed

Foundations, Pathways and Anchoring Tips For Your Garage, Shed, Greenhouse or Shelter

by Chris Charlwood
Concrete Foundation Slab
We often get asked what kind of foundation or anchoring is needed for carports, garages, sheds and greenhouses. The nature of the foundation that i...
Posted in anchoring tips, anchors, carport foundation, cement, concrete slab, foundation, greenhouse foundation, ground screw, shed foundation, slab, top anchor

Gazebos, Awnings, Sunrooms and Studios - 2023 Buyers Guide

by Chris Charlwood
Gazebos, Awnings, Sunrooms and Studios - 2023 Buyers Guide
Patio coverings make a great addition to any home, and enable you to enjoy your outdoor living space all year long! Whether you're looking for a gazebo to add to your garden or an awning to convert your uncovered patio into a functional hangout space no matter the weather - we've got you covered! 
Posted in awning, awning permit, backyard, buyers guide, deck, enclosed gazebo, garden, gazebo, outdoor entertainment, outdoor living, patio, patio cover, pergola, polycarbonate, shelter, shelter permit, spring, summer, sun shelter, sunroom

Best 5 Ways To Heat Your Greenhouse or Sunroom 2023

by Chris Charlwood
Best 5 Ways To Heat Your Greenhouse or Sunroom 2023
Heating a sunroom or greenhouse for optimal vegetable or greens growth in Canada's climate requires careful consideration of several factors, inclu...
Posted in greenhouse, greenhouse heating, heat greenhouse, passive greenhouse, passive heat greenhouse, solar heat greenhouse

What vegetables and plants do best in Canadian greenhouses?

by Chris Charlwood
What vegetables and plants do best in Canadian greenhouses?
Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers can grow produce throughout the winter. From B.C. to Ontario to Newfoundland, the most popular vegetables acr...
Posted in 8x12 greenhouse, 8x8 greenhouse, backyard greenhouse, cucumbers, eggplant, garden greenhouse, greenhouse, high tunnel, high tunnel greenhouse, hoop house, hothouse, lettuce, plants, polycarbonate, polycarbonate greenhouse, red peppers, vegetables

8 Best Garage Lighting, Storage and Organization Ideas for 2023

by Chris Charlwood
Garage LED Lighting Ideas
Garages and carports are often used as a multipurpose space for storing vehicles, equipment, and tools. With any work sapce, it is essential to hav...
Posted in bike shed, do it yourself, garage, garage led, garage led lighting, garage lighting, garage organization, garage permit, light strip, man cave, organize garage, small storage, small storage ideas, studio, tool storage, toolbox, workshop

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