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A Shed Need Not Be Cold ,Damp, Draughty Or Rickety.

......unless you want it to be of course!
A garden shed should, and can be, a beautiful, well-designed, natural part of your property that you can you use for gardening, storage, hobbies, a games room for the kids or even for writing the next bestselling novel……….

In the field of small outdoor buildings everyone's needs and sites are different. I may want a workshop for woodworking, you want space to de-clutter the garage, my neighbour wants a comfortable garden office. Each building looks the same but can be constructed in different ways to suit its purpose.

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Winners announced in 2010 Porch Shed Design Competition

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Can I let you into a secret …… I love sheds.

Some of my first memories are of small garden buildings. I remember making go-carts with my dad in the workshop. I remember emptying the bikes out of the bike shed as a place for the dog to have puppies. The coal bunker and the greenhouse were the best places to hide in games of hide and seek.

In my adult career, as a structural engineer, I am involved in much larger structures but the passion remains……


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Shed Blog
How to build or choose a garden building that will both meet your needs and look beautiful.

How to build a shed and answers to all your shed building questions.
Do you need to know 'How to build a shed' ? Or have other shed building questions - ask them here.

A Free Shed For Shed Week
Download a free shed at secrets of shed building

The Porch Shed Design Competition
The Porch Shed Design Competition is here to help us look forward to Spring and Summer

Building a Shed - Before You Start
5 points to consider before you start building a shed

A Firewood Storage Shed - For Lovely Log Fires
Building a firewood storage shed - read these tips first.

Shed Roof Design Tips
Choose a shed roof style that will make your shed look great

Make Sure The Shed Doors Are Big Enough
Things to consider when deciding on the shed doors

Making A Shed Floor Strong And Durable
For a good shed floor start with quality materials a good plan and then watch the workmanship

Top Shed Foundation Solutions
Choosing the best shed foundation for your site

A shed design to suit your own needs
Factors to consider in your shed design.

Metal Sheds - Let Me Help You Choose The One That Is Right For You
Help And Advice On Choosing Great Metal Sheds

Types Of Garden Shed And Materials Of Construction
Discussion of what to look for when deciding on your garden shed

The Definitive Storage Shed Guide
Choosing a storage shed from all the thousands of models and plans can be a challenge. Which should you choose? This article has all the answers and everything you need to know about choosing the right shed for your storage needs.

Garden Shed Plans: Ten Things Every Shed Plan Should Include
Tips on how to choose garden shed plans appropriate to your garden and skill level.

Shed Door Hardware To Make Your Shed Secure
Help with choosing the best shed door hardware

Which type of shed siding is perfect for you?
Shed siding - Wood, metal or vinyl - which is right for you?

Shed Windows - Look At These Options To Make The Right Choice
Discussion of all factors related to choosing shed windows

Use Sliding Shed Doors For Efficient Use Of Space And The Convenience.
Review of options for using sliding shed doors on your shed

Choose A Shed Door Lock To Keep Your Shed Secure
Shed door lock options

Choosing Shed Accessories To Make Your Shed Suit You
Help with choosing shed accessories to enable you to get the most out of your shed

Choosing A Shed Roof Design To Suit Your Location
Get your shed roof design of to a great start with these classic roof lines.

Building a storage shed foundation in your garden
Build a storage shed foundation with paving slabs and crushed stone

Shed Roof Safety - Tips To Help You Work Safely At Height
11 Tips on shed roof safety - read these before you set foot on the ladder!

Why Use Exterior Wood Stain To Protect Your Shed?
Choose between exterior wood stain, paint and varnish for your shed

Shed FAQ To Help You Find The Answer Your Shed Building Questions
Use this Shed FAQ to find the answer to your shed problem

Shed design software to help you create a great shed
How to choose shed design software to help you plan your new shed

Glossary Of Shed Terms
A glossary of shed terms to help with some technical language on this site - please contribute

A Lean to shed to make the most of that dead space
Find out why building a lean to shed helps to maximise the use of space around your house.

What is an Eco-Shed?
Discussion of what makes an eco-shed environmentally friendly.

Site Map
A site map to help you navigate

A Review Of Handmade Houses: The Woodbutchers Art - By Art Boericke
Handmade Houses is a classic book it shows just what happens when the imagination is given free reign.

Installing a Small Woodburning Stove is a Great Way of Heating Your Shed
Hints and tips on installing a small woodburning stove in your shed

A Great DIY Garden Shed Photostory - From Foundation to the Final Coat of Paint
This unusual example of a diy garden shed is built with blockwork walls.

The DIY Garden Shed Story Continues......
The DIY garden shed photostory continues.......

Using Chicken Coop Plans is a Great Way to Save Money on Housing Your Chooks
Review of using chicken coop plans to build your own chicken shed

National Shed Week - Will Your Shed Win?
National Shed Week is the place to show the world your shed. Find out more....

Choose a Potting Shed Design From These Three Styles To Get Your Garden Growing
Potting Shed Design - 3 Designs To Consider When Deciding Which is Best For Your Garden

Shelving ideas for maximum storage potential
Packed with shelving ideas, this article will tell you everything you need to install some extra storage space in your shed, garage, utility area or home.

Ideas for shed designs from around the world
See a range of shed designs to help you decide what shed style is best for you

Shed Links - For Better Sheds And Beyond
A few shed links to help fill in the gaps

Read Some Storage Shed Reviews To Find Out More Before You Buy
Read storage shed reviews by real users to find out the good and bad points of each product.

Heartland sheds cover all your storage needs
Heartland sheds are durable and affordable with kits that make assembly easy for any novice builder

The Rubbermaid Outdoor Storage Shed is a Classic Design
The Rubbermaid Outdoor Storage Shed - Its strengths, weaknesses, where and when to use them

Royal Storage Shed - takes the hassle out of shed building
A Royal storage shed is easy to construct, extremely strong and comes with a 10 year guarantee as standard

Is an Arrow Metal Shed The Answer To Your Storage Needs?
Considering An Arrow Metal Shed? Find Out What to expect When You Start Construction.

A Rubbermaid Vertical Storage Shed Could Solve Your Storage Problems
The Rubbermaid vertical storage shed is the perfect size for small spaces when extra storage is needed

Handy Home Shed - The Wooden Shed Kit People
A Handy Home shed is a great option for building your first wooden shed kit

Lifetime Storage Sheds - Just How Durable and Easy Care Are They?
A Review of Lifetime Storage Sheds, Their Construction And Main Features.

Suncast Storage Sheds - Good Looking Resin Sheds For Storage And Garden
My review of Suncast Storage Sheds and links to lots of readers reviews.

Keter sheds the storage solution without maintenance
Keter sheds are a top class plastic shed that is affordable, durable and never needs painting

A Home Depot shed - A storage solution to suit everyone
A Home Depot shed is part of a huge range of storage solutions in all shapes, sizes and materials, as well as installation packages with professional help from the experts

Local Shed Builders - Get to know who and where they are
Information on background on shed builders from around the world

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Shed Articles To Use Free Of Charge In Your Ezine Or Blog
A range of interesting shed articles that can be freely used on the web

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Site Policy Statements
Site Policy Statements

Shed Books - Some Essential Reading To Help Your Project Go Smoothly
Reviews Of A Wide Range Of Shed Books

Building A Playhouse - The Complete Guide
A Playhouse is the perfect gift for your kids, giving them an outdoor hideaway to inspire their imagination and get them exercising in the fresh air. This article is a complete guide to planning, designing and builing a playhouse.

Building the perfect pool house
This guide to selecting a pool house will tell you everything about designing, planning, building and finishing the perfect pool house. We've put together the best tips from the professionals that will help you create the ideal poolside cabana.


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