Shedding light on Garden Thefts

Gardeners could lose hundreds of pounds in shed theft suggests a recent YouGov survey commissioned by security specialist Yale. Many of us believe our shed contains nothing but old junk but astonishingly, more than a quarter (26%) of people surveyed with a shed said it would cost more than £750 to replace the items stored [...]

Britain sheds the traditional house extension in favour of outbuildings

Sheds have always been a popular addition in many British gardens but as the Architects DataFile Magazine reports the number of back garden sheds and log cabins now outstrips the number of households in the UK. Lower construction costs, fewer planning restrictions and the growth of home working are creating a buoyant market for outbuildings [...]

Shed owners warned wire on windows could hurt burglars

Police have told residents to stop putting wire mesh on their garden shed windows – because they could be sued if a burglar is injured.  A spate of thefts in several towns and villages in Kent and Surrey over the past few months led to many householders taking action to protect their property.   Some [...]

Shed with Ramp

A garden shed is ideal for storing large bulky items if you are limited in space inside your home or garage but require somewhere sheltered, safe and secured for long term storage.    However, if you are storing heavy items such as bikes, motorcycles, scooters, or various gardening equipment, such as wheelbarrows ans lawnmowers, you [...]

Will a shed increase the value of my house?

We stumbled across and excellent article on ezines – so here it is. If you invest in a metal storage shed at one time or another and then you decide to sell your home, does your shed add to the resale value of your home? This is a question that looms on the minds of [...]

Cleaning your Garden Shed or Garage.

 When is the last time you tidied the garden shed or garage?  If your shed has become the dumping ground over the years and you have run out of space to store your gardening tools, equipment and garden furniture then its time for a clear out!  You may be surprised to rediscover all the junk and [...]

Get your Garden ready for summer!

We have already had a taste of summer in the last couple of weeks over the Easter break, and most have us have been slightly unprepared for all the sunshine! Its tempting to spend more time outdoors in the warmer months and make the most of your evenings and weekends in your garden. So if [...]

Spring Clean your Garden

Spring is here! As the first day of spring arrives, it’s a perfect opportunity to refresh your home and garden.  We can finally wave goodbye to wellies and gloves and get ready to spend more time in the great outdoors.  The sunny weather is the perfect time to get into your garden and spruce it [...]

Metal Sheds with Floors

Sheds come in all shapes and sizes so if you are in the process of buying a new garden shed, they are many options to choose from.  So why is it important to look for metal sheds with floors?  Depending on the make of the shed they can be made from a variety of materials, [...]

Garden Shed Review: The Asgard Flexistore – Hot or Not?

Since we lauched the Flexistore Garden shed range last summer in July 201, the stylish and secure sheds has become an instant hit with gardeners and homeowner across the UK.  So John, the Shed-building Guru from the Secrets of Shed-building Website decided to check out the Flexistore shed for himself and see what all the fuss was about. Read [...]

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