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Is an 8x6 Shed Right for You? Size Guide & Interior Ideas

8×6 Shed Size & Dimension Guide

The 8×6 shed is one of the most common sizes you’ll see in gardens, and for good reason. It’s big enough to fit a lawnmower, a few bikes, and some …

Best Sheds for Boat Storage

The warmer weather is the perfect time to get your boat out, whether it be sailing, rowing, or motor boating, and enjoy a bit of leisure on the water. But …

Create the Garden Music Room You’ve Always Wanted!

How to Make a Garden Music Shed for Practice and Recording

Bringing music to your garden is easier than you might think, and a shed can be the perfect environment for it. But to play or record music solo, jam with …

Dos and Don’ts for Looking After Your New Wooden Building

Getting a wooden garden building is an investment that needs care, not only when it’s new but over the long haul. And here’s a secret: if you start a simple …

What to Store in Your Garden Shed

Garden sheds are the go-to year-round storage for loads of stuff, but there are limits. This guide covers what you can store in a shed, plus some tips for the …

How to Prepare Your Outdoor Storage Units For Winter

Winter is that time of year when your garden storage is at greater risk, especially if left unprepared for harsh weather and cold temperatures. Whatever is stored inside could also …

How Pressure Treated Wood Responds to Water

Pressure treated wood has undergone a vacuum treatment that forces preservative chemicals deep into its cellular structure. This method is considered the best and most effective for protecting timber from …

Pressure Treated vs Dip Treated Wooden Buildings

Should You Get Your Wooden Garden Building Dip Treated or Pressure Treated?

Pressure treatment gives timber longer protection. Dip treatment is cheaper but needs re-coating every year to keep the wood safe. Spray treatment is lighter again and only covers for a …

Painting Pressure Treated Wood – How to Do it Right

We’ll get straight to the point: yes, you can paint pressure treated wood, be it a garden building or decking, and so on. But when you do, you can’t just …

What to Do if You Find a Hedgehog in Your Shed or Garage

Hedgehog in the Shed or Garage – How to Keep them Safe

There are two types of UK homeowners: those who enjoy seeing hedgehogs in their gardens and those who don’t. If you’re in the latter group, it can be frustrating when …

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