Pole Barns vs Metal Buildings
By: Albert Barnwright | Published March 31, 2026
If you’re weighing the pros and cons of a pole barn vs a metal building, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Midwest Living, Pole Barn Tips
How to Future-Proof a Pole Barn for Electric and Plumbing
By: Albert Barnwright | Published February 17, 2026
A Practical Guide from Albert Barnwright Plan Today, Build for Tomorrow When it comes to building a …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Using Pole Barns
Dishonoring
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 30, 2026
I was standing in the kitchen this morning, mug in hand, looking out the window as the mist lifted off the pasture like …
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Posted in Thoughtful Thoughts
Ventilating Your Horse Barn the Right Way
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 26, 2026
A good horse shelter does more than keep out the wind and rain. It keeps your animals healthy, comfortable, and safe. One of …
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Dreadfully Busy
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 22, 2026
I was in the middle of a task the other day when I realized I wasn’t really there for it. My hands were …
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The DIY Builder’s Guide to Pole Barn Site Preparation
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 18, 2026
Building a pole barn starts long before the first hole is dug. Whether you’re grabbing a shovel yourself or working with a local …
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Truth vs Opinion
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 14, 2026
Judges 21:25 says, “Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” That wasn’t progress. That was the end of the road for …
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Magnetic Storage That Actually Works: Albert Reviews Gator Magnetics Hooks
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 10, 2026
Over the years, I’ve tried everything under the sun to hang tools and gear where I can reach them. Nails. Screws. Pegboard. Zip …
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Posted in Pole Barn Tips, Using Pole Barns
Left It By the Door Again
By: Albert Barnwright | Published January 2, 2026
I drove off this morning without that one thing I meant to bring. Not the first time. Probably not the …
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Planning a Horse Barn? Start With a Post Frame Building Kit
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 29, 2025
If you’ve got horses, you already know. Those animals depend on us for more than food and water. They need shelter that’s built …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Pole Barn Tips