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Customer Story: Liam’s Smart Motorbike Store

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. Motorbike enthusiast Liam was one of the many who let us know …

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Customer Story: Katie’s Cosy Chillout Shed

We love to catch up with our customers to see how they’re getting on with their garden buildings. So to hear back from Katie, who transformed her Expert Reverse Apex …

Plastic Shed Maintenance Tips

If a plastic shed is an adjective, it’d be low-maintenance. The powder-coated aluminium frame and durable plastic panels combination make up for it. In turn, there’s no danger of corrosion, …

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. You’ll want to ensure they’re secure so you won’t end up losing your two wheels to theft or …

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 …

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