Fin and Gus are back, not in the shed this time, but great hogmany celebration song. Join Gus and Fin in their Hogmanay hoedown with the 1963 Trashmen hit Surfin Bird (also covered by The Ramones and The Cramps Fin: ukulele voice Gus: bass drums ukulele voice
Andrew Wilcox
I love sheds
Founder & judge of Shed of the year - Wilco writes mainly about sheds.
The stress free way of building a shed
John from Secrets of Shed Building, has written some articles which are available to all to read and use. How to Build a Shed the Stress Free Way I wish I could teach you how to build a shed in this short article. However the most I could give you would be a few short… Continue reading The stress free way of building a shed
Happy new shed year + Eco Judge announcement
Happy new year sheddies, I hope this year brings you more shed related antics than 2008. I hope Shed Week 2009 will be the best ever (If I get my planning done now) Anyway talking about Shed Week I would like to report that Lloyd Alter, ‘treehugger’ and eco architect has agreed again to be… Continue reading Happy new shed year + Eco Judge announcement
Are a snoker?
Apparently the shed is one of the places snokers go to smoke? Britain has an army of “snokers” – secret smokers who cover up a sneaky cigarette habit from family and friends, according to a survey.As millions get ready to try to kick the habit again this New Year, the poll revealed millions of adults… Continue reading Are a snoker?
Odd things in the Sales
I was looking at some of the Sales the other day over at lakeland and they sure have some great but odd items for sale. I am not sure how many where invented in a shed, but why would you want the following inventions. Sleeve Protectors They’re back, at your request! Whether doing the dishes,… Continue reading Odd things in the Sales
TWO HURT IN DIY STORE SHELVING COLLAPSE
Two people were taken to hospital today with head injuries after a shelving beam fell on to them at a DIY store. Paramedics from Great Western Ambulance Service were called to the B&Q in Imperial Park, Hartcliffe, Bristol, shortly before 1pm this afternoon. An 8ft-high section of metal shelving had collapsed, injuring a customer and… Continue reading TWO HURT IN DIY STORE SHELVING COLLAPSE
Just sheds : Get knitted again
We have mentioned the wonderful knitters before from the great lot over at Pool Arts Well there is now one on an allotment in Levenshulme, Manchester as a community art project. I am told “The wool is new, done in the last month and will be there until end of January. What will the shed… Continue reading Just sheds : Get knitted again
10 things a sheddie must do in 2009
OK, its time for one of those list posts that the interweb sites must have(it’s the law) It’s really about me but cmon sheddies I am sure some of these things apply to you (or is it just me) The main thing that comes before this list is to get more unique sheds on readersheds.co.uk… Continue reading 10 things a sheddie must do in 2009
GARDEN TRENDS FOR 2009
Encouraging wildlife, growing your own fruit and veg and informal planting styles are likely to be in vogue for 2009, according to experts via PA Trends will continue to veer towards environmentally friendly techniques, less concrete used in hard landscaping and subtle colour schemes. Here’s what the experts predict will be big in 2009. Joe… Continue reading GARDEN TRENDS FOR 2009
DIY NEWS
DIYers shouldn’t tackle electrical work, and with DOT-it lights they don’t have to. These self-adhesive mini lights (6.5cm in diameter) have three LED bulbs per light, can be stuck up in seconds and come with batteries that should last 100 hours. The lights are perfect for places like sheds, cupboards, wardrobes and under the stairs,… Continue reading DIY NEWS