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The secret to mastering your very own she shed

July 28, 2017September 9, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

We’ve talked enough about man caves and cool bar sheds, so this week it’s the turn of the ladies. As we always say, nowadays sheds can do a lot more than storing your old patio set and bbq. Have you ever wished for a place to call your own? A getaway that doesn’t involve travel or spending money. Somewhere with no kids, no dog and no husband. A place where the phone doesn’t ring, the TV stays on the same channel – if you have one – and your cup…

Make your shed cool again with a backyard bar

July 26, 2017January 2, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

An outdoor space renovation is a great excuse to finally get rid of those unused, dusty tools and trinkets that have been clogging up your garage, shed and other outside spaces. And, let’s face it, why would you not want to be part of the hippest trend of the century?! She sheds, man caves and even granny pods are new inventive ways to convert garages and garden sheds. Things have taken a step up the cool-scale lately, with the introduction of the bar shed! Forget garden hoses, patio sets and…

Essential tips for erecting a new garden shed

June 15, 2017August 20, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

This is the time of year when people start kitting out their gardens with all things new and beautiful. One accessory no garden should be without at this time of year is a shed. The staple of many British gardens is a wooden shed, but we’ll bet that you, just like many others out there, end up replacing your shed every few years for one reason or another. Maybe it’s not weathered well; perhaps the floor has become damp or rotten; or maybe it’s started to bow. There are many…

Essential Father’s Day Gift Guide 2017

June 15, 2017July 29, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

Father’s Day is only a couple of weeks away which means, if you haven’t already, it’s time to get your thinking caps on. Buying a gift for Dad is a notoriously difficult task, so we’re here to save you a headache and give you a few great ideas, whatever type of Dad you have. The Techy Dad Techy Dads are cool because they’re into all the latest gadgets but that does mean that cost can be a bit of a problem. Rather than a gadget, consider a backpack that…

5 Essentials for a Well-Equipped Man Cave

May 17, 2017October 7, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

Every man dreams of a space he can call his own away from the hassles of everyday life. Whether it’s in the spare room, the basement or in a shed at the bottom of the garden, a man cave is the ultimate fantasy of the modern-day man. A man cave gives men the space they need to be men without irritating anyone else in the home so it’s a win-win for everyone involved. The guys get a space that’s as manly as they like while the girls no longer have…