Articles
Grouped by the question you're probably asking. Start with costs if you're still deciding, or bases if the shed is already on order.
Costs
What you'll actually spend, including the parts the kit price leaves out.
How much does a shed cost? A full breakdown Coming soon
Kit, base, delivery, fixings, treatment and the tools you might need to buy or rent.
Build or buy: where the money really goes Coming soon
A side-by-side look at lumber-and-plans versus a flat-pack kit for the same size shed.
Seven ways to cut shed costs without cutting corners Coming soon
Timing your purchase, choosing the right size, and where spending a bit more saves you later.
Shed delivery and assembly: when paying someone is worth it Coming soon
What fitters usually charge for, and the jobs you can safely do yourself.
Bases and foundations
A shed is only as good as what it sits on. These are the ones to read before the delivery truck turns up.
Step-by-step gravel shed foundation New
Seven steps from string line to level pad, with a materials list, cost table and FAQ.
Gravel, concrete slab or deck blocks: which base fits your yard? Coming soon
How soil, slope, shed size and budget point you toward one base or another.
Building a shed base on a slope Coming soon
When to dig in, when to build up, and when a raised timber frame is the easier answer.
Do you need a permit for a shed base? Coming soon
The questions to ask your local building office before you dig.
Materials
Wood, metal and plastic each fail in different ways. Here's how to pick the one that suits your climate and your patience for upkeep.
Wood, metal or plastic shed: an honest comparison Coming soon
Lifespan, maintenance, security and condensation, compared plainly.
Pressure-treated or dip-treated: what the label means Coming soon
Why a cheap shed can rot in five winters while the one next door lasts twenty.
Shed roofing: felt, shingles or metal sheets Coming soon
How long each lasts and how hard it is to replace when the time comes.
Sizes
Most people wish they'd gone one size up. Some wish they'd checked the rules first.
Measure your stuff before you pick a shed size Coming soon
A ten-minute tape-measure exercise that saves you buying the wrong one.
6 × 4, 8 × 6 or 10 × 8: what actually fits in each Coming soon
Mowers, bikes, workbenches and the space you need to move around them.
Shed height limits and boundary rules, explained simply Coming soon
Why the size you want and the size you're allowed can be two different things.
Storage ideas
Getting the floor clear so you can find the trowel without moving the mower.
Wall storage for long-handled tools Coming soon
Rails, hooks and racks that work on thin shed walls.
Adding a loft shelf to an apex shed Coming soon
Using the roof space for things you need twice a year.
Keeping a shed dry: ventilation and condensation Coming soon
Why tools rust in a sealed shed, and the cheap fixes that help.
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