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Ideas for Small Garden Rooms

Even the smallest garden rooms can become focal points of outdoor spaces. Achieving this potential requires no hidden secrets. You just have to find ways to maximise every nook and …

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Do You Need An Air Gap For Shed Insulation? (2023)

We’ll cut to the chase. Yes, you’ll need air gap insulation to keep the interior temperature under control. It allows the exterior wall to breathe and prevents dampness and mould …

Practical and Functional Bike Storage Ideas

Like garages for cars, bikes need somewhere safe when not in use. Unless you want to lose your two wheels to theft or have them cluttering up the house, ensure …

Are Plastic Sheds Any Good? (Pros and Cons)

Plastic sheds often get a bad rap because people don’t know enough about them. Despite the term “plastic,” they’re not merely composed of basic materials. Instead, they’re made of vinyl …

Best Shed Paint Ideas for a Quick Touch-Up

A lick of paint is a quick, easy, and relatively cheap way to give your outbuilding a lift. And the right paint colour can offer your garden shed its maximum …

Tool Storage Ideas and Hacks for a Functional Space

Storage hacks are such a life-saver! Our recent post about ‘Garage Garden Ideas’ is a great example. But we don’t want to stop there as we believe that the more …

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How To Throw a Jubilee Party

What is the Platinum Jubilee? Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, Thurs 2nd June through to Sunday 5th June will see a national four-day weekend in …

How to Build a Green Roof on a Shed

You’ve almost certainly heard of a green roof – but do you know how they work? And, if you’re thinking of getting one yourself, do you know how to build …

How to Make a Gym Shed

A garden gym shed offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for exercising in private. Not to mention that it’s a smart way to save both time and money. However, building …

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Roof Felt v Shingles: What’s Better?

When it comes to roofing your shed, summerhouse, or garden building, it can be a challenge to choose what to use as a roofing material. There are two natural options …