Running a Business the Right Way: Lessons from Faith and Life
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 25, 2025
There’s more to running a business than balancing the books or sealing the next deal. I’ve come to believe it’s really about who …
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Posted in Thoughtful Thoughts
Installing Metal Roofing Trims (Full Guide)
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 21, 2025
Welcome, welcome! Come on in to your step-by-step guide for installing metal roofing trims on your very own DIY Pole Barn! …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Pole Barn Tips
Pole Barn Porches – Elevate Your Barn With Style and Function
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 19, 2025
At DIY Pole Barns, we’ve helped plenty of people design porches that fit their barns just right. Some want a quiet spot to …
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Posted in Midwest Living, Using Pole Barns
The Definitive Guide to Designing and Building a Post Frame Pavilion
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 17, 2025
If you’ve ever stood under a post frame pavilion while a summer rain rolled off the steel roof, you already know it’s more …
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Posted in Pole Barn Tips, Using Pole Barns
Why the Right Paint and Metal Matters More Than You Think
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 10, 2025
Well now, if you’ve ever tried to slap a fresh coat of paint on a rusty old fence, you know there’s more to …
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Posted in Uncategorized
Why Every Steel-Lined Pole Barn Needs an AJ Attic Access Panel
By: Albert Barnwright | Published December 6, 2025
There’s a reason we include the AJ Manufacturing 24″ x 48″ attic access panel with every steel interior liner package we ship …
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Posted in Uncategorized
Pole Barn Permit Requirements: Definition and Considerations
By: Albert Barnwright | Published November 26, 2025
If you’re planning to build a new pole barn, it’s wise to start by learning about pole barn permit requirements. It may seem …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Pole Barn Tips, Using Pole Barns
Your DIY Pole Barn Delivery Day: A Step-by-Step Guide
By: Albert Barnwright | Published November 18, 2025
Let me tell you, the day your DIY Pole Barn kit arrives – that’s a red-letter day! It’s when all that planning and …
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How Telephone Poles Paved the Way for Today’s Post Frame Buildings
By: Albert Barnwright | Published November 13, 2025
If you want to understand what makes post frame construction so practical, you have to go back to the days when it was …
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Getting Your Pole Barn Ready for Winter
By: Albert Barnwright | Published November 6, 2025
The wind’s got a bite in it, the leaves have turned, and my thermos of black coffee doesn’t last as long as it …
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Posted in About Pole Barns, Pole Barn Tips