Andrew Wilcox Head Sheddie @unclewilco writes about sheds

What our judges say about Shed week

You may have noticed the panel on the right with some quotes in, I thought I would get them in one place. ‘Another exciting year for sheddies – this competition is a beautiful example of how the British are not just skilled craftsmen but have great imaginations not to mention excellent senses of humour’ Sarah… Continue reading What our judges say about Shed week

Find UK sheds in one place and buy one!

I am testing out some software from AffiliateWindow, that allows a shop to be created and people can find sheds and other sheddie type things to buy together in one place from various suppliers. Give it a go if you are looking to buy your first shed. So if you are looking for 6′ x… Continue reading Find UK sheds in one place and buy one!

Mobile sheds from the past

My mate CGJ sent me this from the wonderful Modern Mechanix blog. When anything goes wrong in the house, from the furnace to the radio, a Los Angeles, Calif., resident has but to step to the telephone and at his call instantly one of a fleet of repair motorcycles will come whizzing to the rescue.… Continue reading Mobile sheds from the past

Screw Fix Summer Sale Top 10 deals

Those handy blighers over at screwfix have just started their Summer sale. and here’s their top 10 deals at the moment Save up to 10% off Forest Wooden Outdoor BuildingsDewalt 18V Drill Driver – Save Â£40 Titan 3.6V Li-Ion Screwdriver – Save 10% Start and End Date of Promotion: 04.06.08-14.07.08 25% off Selected Rigid Kitchens… Continue reading Screw Fix Summer Sale Top 10 deals

Just Shed – Ken’s shed, Manchester

This shed sums up the blood sweat and tears every sheddie has with their erection. It dominates my life, and I have been building it for the last 5 years..It will be finished this summer…hopefully!! The family reckon I am obsessed with it! We look forward to seeing Ken’s finished shed this Shed Week.

Sheddie talking to the Moose

I was on the Manchester Rawk radio 106.1 Rock Radio this morning talking to their DJ the Moose. thanks for the opportunity, but they did not play any Rory Gallagher , any way as the future of Planet Rock is in doubt I think I will listen online to Rock Radio for the moment as… Continue reading Sheddie talking to the Moose

Lady Salvager

Saw this on Boing Boing and it reminds me of readersheds old mate Rico Daniels and his salvaging antics. I am an a self -taught artist and I build furniture out of salvage. I have never entered a contest before, but think this’ll be loads of fun! The first picture is of two chairs that… Continue reading Lady Salvager

Welcome Metro Sheddies

The Metro now has featured us again at their metro.co.uk/shedblog page If you found this blog from today’s metro, thanks for visiting, you can share your shed for Shed of the year here. If you dont have a clue what I’am on about

Just sheds : notquitefini-SHED

A great shed that’s not finished but has some great possibilities. Made from recycled tin and wood. Built on ‘stilts’ into the sloping site to minimise the shed’s footprint enabling wildlife to colonise underneath A little hideaway to while away those lazy summer days, complete with integral workbench, tool store and bits ‘n’ bobs to… Continue reading Just sheds : notquitefini-SHED

Camping pods the next shed phase?

Nell card in the observer reports on Camping pods, they look a good idea if you dont want to pitch up a tent, or stay in a caravan? I’ve always wanted to sleep in a shed. Years ago, I remember sweeping out the sawdust and scattered Rawl plugs from my dad’s shed, padding out our… Continue reading Camping pods the next shed phase?