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How to Organise a Shed to Declutter and Create Space

Organising your garden shed is an extremely worthwhile undertaking, especially if you are about to start a new gardening or summer season. By turning your cluttered shed into a clean …

Create the Garden Music Room You’ve Always Wanted!

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 Can Be Stored in a Shed in Winter?

Although garden sheds are a great year-round storage solution, winter weather can limit what you can store inside. These spaces can get very cold if they aren’t insulated, so anything …

How to Winter-Proof Your Garden Storage

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 …

Is Pressure Treated Wood Waterproof?

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

Exposure to outdoor elements and harsh weather can take a toll on wooden garden buildings over time. Thus, these structures will need some kind of treatment to withstand such external …

Can I Paint Pressure Treated Wood?

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

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

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 …

Would You Buy Someone a Shed for Christmas? Here’s Why It’s Actually a Great Idea

A garden shed might not be the first thing that comes to mind for a Christmas present, but it’s definitely worth considering this year. We know — it sounds a …

Garden Library – Why You Should Build One and How to Do It

There are many ways to maximise your outdoor space, and adding a mini garden library is one of them. This is perfect if your book collection has outgrown your home, …

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