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I get asked a bit “How do I fit solar power to my shed”, well Solar Shed expert and sheddie Kevin Holland (from The Solar Shed), answers your queries on just this subject. 1) I need to power a small fridge in my shed – can solar power this? Solar can power a fridge, yes.… Continue reading How to add solar power to your shed or garden office
B & Q have a good guide to painting your shed in a day, of course featuring Cuprinol range of colours, here is a snippet. before you start Adding colour to your shed not only protects it from the elements, but it also can transform the look of your garden Try a beach blue, purple pansy, or… Continue reading Paint your shed in just one day guide
Shed superstars, garden enthusiasts and out-building aficionados are looking for the public’s support after being shortlisted for one of the most celebrated awards in the UK – the Cuprinol Shed of the Year. Celebrating the great British shed in all its forms – from the miniature to the massive, the modern to the traditional, the… Continue reading Voting opens for Shed of the year 2019 #shedoftheyear
Wonder what sort of sheds I like? Wonder no longer I have been posting some of my favourite sheds of all time on my instagram account No Title No Description No Title No Description No Title No Description Take a look and like them! I also host a pinterest board with some of the entrants… Continue reading See some of personal favourite sheds on instagram
With Shed of the year 2020 open for entry, 2018 Cuprinol Shed of the Year winner, George Smallwood, shares his tips for this year’s entrants and what’s inspiring his latest projects. Can you tell us about what inspired your design last year? I have always liked wildlife and am an avid viewer of David Attenborough… Continue reading Great tips from a Shed winner – How to win Shed of the year
Garden enthusiasts, out-building aficionados and shed superstars are gearing up to enter one of the most iconic events in the UK – the 2019 Shed of the Year competition . The much-loved national competition, sponsored by woodcare brand Cuprinol, returns for its 13th year with entries open until Monday 17th June 2019. Last year’s winner… Continue reading Shed of the year 2019 – it’s all about your shed being a Nature’s Haven this year
It’s always difficult to get emails from sheddies about the local planning authorities and the issues they are having with their sheds. This is a recent one from Sheddie Michael – about his shed Povera, which was a finalist in Shed of the year 2016. Povera is a shed, art and fashion space in Catford,… Continue reading Planning issue for artist’s shed – Povera
As we open entry for Shed of the year 2019 – thought I would visit some amazing entrants from last years Pub/Entertainment category, which always seems to be one of the most popular categories on readersheds.co.uk The Wheatsheaf – Pub/Entertainment from Worcester based but travel various. #shedoftheyear It’s a 1940’s themed mobile bar that i… Continue reading Some brilliant entertainment & pub sheds for 2019 – Shed of the year
The owner of the Shed of the year 2018 Unique Category Winner The Boat Pod contacted me to say it’s up for Sale! Barnaby says “It has been an amazing project just struggling to find a home for her and storage and space is getting tight.” So if you are interested in this very unique… Continue reading You can buy the Shed of the year 2018 Unique Category Winner : Boat Pod
So here is a quick Q & A – with George from this years Shed of the year – The bee eco shed Bee Eco Shed is the ideal place to admire the incredible life that can be found in the outdoors. George Smallwood started out building a base for a ready-made shed, but felt… Continue reading Q & A with Shed Of the year 2018 winner – George of the Bee Eco Shed