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?
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Vandals wreck allotment sheds
Shocking story on the BBC from Derby, our feelings go out to the allotmenters , thinking about all the work they have done. Vandals have wrecked allotments in Derby in a rampage which left almost every building on the site damaged. They smashed more than 40 panes of glass in sheds and greenhouses and repairs… Continue reading Vandals wreck allotment sheds
The IKEA family want your shed
We know that IKEA started in a shed, but now they are looking for your shed stories. Do you have an exceptional shed? Does it have any particularly unusual features? Is there an incredible story attached? If so, would you like to feature in IKEA FAMILY LIVE magazine and let our readers discover your unique… Continue reading The IKEA family want your shed
HANDY HOMEOWNERS TURN TO DIY FOR PROFITS
Homeowners are turning to DIY to add value to their properties as the market flattens, according to research. More than a quarter of homeowners (28%) are planning improvements specifically to add value to their properties over the next 12 months, Halifax said. Almost half (44%) believe improvements will add up to £5,000 to the value… Continue reading HANDY HOMEOWNERS TURN TO DIY FOR PROFITS
Beach huts a great investment
The telegraph reports on the financial wossname of getting a beachhut Forget the villa in Tuscany or the mansion in Marbella. Now the credit crisis is biting, it may make sense to keep your holiday property day dreams closer to home. After years of soaring prices, the cost of beach huts is falling back to… Continue reading Beach huts a great investment
DJ Sheddie hits the right note
a BOUNCER who produces music from a shed in his garden has topped an international dance chart. Two tracks created by Manchester doorman Gary Johnston under the name Sunseed 101 are currently at the top of the DMC World Trance charts . Gary, who works at The Pavillion, in Stalybridge, produced both tracks in a… Continue reading DJ Sheddie hits the right note
Shed news round up
Seem to be a lot of shed fires, so be careful sheddies. Two injured in Buckley ‘explosion’ A MAN suffered burns when a garden shed “exploded”, leaving residents in shock. Shed Fire accidental Four people escaped injury when flames engulfed a large shed, early this morning. Fireball ‘went 50ft in air’ after Blackburn shed arson… Continue reading Shed news round up
Are you a Welsh speaking sheddie?
“Rhannu eich cwt” – or is it “Rhannwch eich sied” roughly translated as Share your Shed. I am not a welsh speaker(as you can tell) but if you are then this TV company wants to speak to your about your shed. Cwmni Da, a television company, are producing a new Welsh language gardening programme, or… Continue reading Are you a Welsh speaking sheddie?
Ferryman’s hut turned into tiny museum
HUTS have always had a certain fascination for Judi Hill. She has a hut in the garden of her home in Alnmouth in Northumberland, and a beach hut at nearby Boulmer. Yesterday, Judi unveiled the latest hut in her collection – and which can claim to be the smallest heritage centre in the North East.… Continue reading Ferryman’s hut turned into tiny museum
Official poet for Shed Week 2008
We now have an official poet for Shed week 2008, sheddie Rogan Whitenails has agreed to take on the mantle of Shed poet, I hope his wonderful musings can add some wossname to the world of sheds. You can read his shed poem here, or take a look at his blog which showcases his work… Continue reading Official poet for Shed Week 2008