Grizzly Shelter Articles

Holiday Gift Ideas That Will Save You Time and Money in 2024

by Chris Charlwood November 30, 2023

Smart home appliances such as voice activated Nest, Alexa and Wi-Fi-enabled plugs have stormed into Canadian homes in 2023. They offer both conven...

Posted in 2023 gifts, alexa, gift ideas, heater, LED bulbs, LED lighting, nest, reduce energy, remote control homes, remote heater, remote lighting, robot vacuum, save money, save on heat, smart homes, voice activated bulbs, wifi

Custom Wood, Steel and Solar Panel Ready Carports 2024

by Chris Charlwood November 23, 2023

I can't tell you how many times I've had a customer tell me that they saw a great looking carport down the road on their street, and want to find o...

Posted in 12 foot truss, 12x20, 14 foot truss, 14x20, 20 foot truss, 20x20 carport, canada solar, candian solar panels, carport, carports solar, powdercoat, solar, solar carport, solar panel, solar panel carport, solar panels, solar powered lights, steel, steel roof, steel truss, timberframe, truss, wood, wood and steel

5 Ways To Save Shipping Costs in 2025

by Chris Charlwood November 14, 2023

As a Canadian supplier of Do-It-Yourself shelters, shipping can be expensive. At Grizzly Shelter Ltd., we are always seeking ways to save money on ...

Posted in delivery, delivery cost, freight, freight cost, freight quote, shipping, shipping cost, shipping times, trucking

Hot Items You'll Want For Winter Comfort and Warmth in 2023 and 2024

by Chris Charlwood October 12, 2023

The dark days of winter are approaching and we've got a list of must have items below to help you to survive the cold and keep warm here in Canada....

Posted in comforter, heater, solarium, space heater, sunroom, warm, winter, winter greenhouse, winter polycarbonate greenhouse

Best Saunas & Hot Tubs for 2023 & 2024

by Chris Charlwood September 22, 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

10 Outdoor Holiday Lighting Ideas For Your Home

by Chris Charlwood September 07, 2023

As the Fall darker days approach, lighting your front walkway, porch or yard becomes more important for not only visual appeal, but also for safely...

Posted in candle lights, home lighting, led, led light, lighting, lights, outdoor lights, outdoor path lights, pathway lights, solar powered lights

Best Selling Lawn and Garden Tools and Gear for 2024 Spring

by Chris Charlwood May 07, 2023

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 Pool and Patio Covers, Furniture and Accessories for 2023

by Chris Charlwood March 26, 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 March 21, 2023

Is buying a DIY shed kit cheaper than building one?

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

Best 5 Ways To Heat Your Greenhouse or Sunroom

by Chris Charlwood February 26, 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

8 Best Garage Lighting, Storage and Organization Ideas for 2023

by Chris Charlwood February 06, 2023

8 Best Garage Lighting, Storage and Organization Ideas for 2023

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

Canadian Backyard Design Ideas for Shade and Family Gatherings

by Chris Charlwood January 27, 2023

In Canada, popular backyard designs often include a mix of "hardscaping" such as patios or decks and "softscaping" such as lawns and gardens. Outdo...