Bases & foundations
Step-by-step gravel shed foundation
Eight steps, a materials list and a cost table for a framed, compacted gravel pad.
Shed guides, sorted by the question you’re asking
Pick a topic, or scroll the lot. Every guide gets to the answer first, then shows its working.
Costs
What you’ll actually spend, and where to save without regretting it.
Guides on the way
How much does a shed cost? The full bill, not just the sticker
Shed, base, delivery, felt, fixings and paint: what to add before you compare prices.
Build or buy? A cost-and-time comparison for an 8×10 shed
Kit, flat-pack or from scratch: the money, the weekends, and the skills each one asks of you.
Seven ways to cut shed costs without cutting corners
Buy at season’s end, share a delivery, hire not buy. And the two places never to economise.
Bases & foundations
The part nobody sees and every shed depends on.
Also on the way
Gravel, slabs or concrete: which shed base is right for you?
A side-by-side on cost, effort, drainage and lifespan, with a quick decision guide.
Putting a shed on a slope: three ways to get it level
Dig-in, step-up timber frame or adjustable piers: when each one makes sense.
Materials
What your shed is made of decides how long it lasts.
Guides on the way
Wood vs metal vs plastic sheds: which lasts longest?
Rot, rust and UV: the honest trade-offs, and the yearly upkeep each one needs.
Shiplap, tongue-and-groove or overlap? Timber cladding explained
Why the cheapest cladding lets the weather in, and how to spot the good stuff in a listing.
Sizes
Too small is the most common shed regret. Here’s how to avoid it.
Guides on the way
What size shed do I need? Measure first, then add a foot
A simple floor-plan method using what you already own, plus door width and headroom.
Shed height, boundaries and permits: check before you buy
The questions to ask your local council or building office, and where to find the rules.
Storage ideas
Get the mower, the bikes and the paint tins in, and still find the trowel.
Guides on the way
Shed shelving you can build in an afternoon
Simple timber brackets and offcut shelves that carry real weight, with a cut list.
Wall-first storage: how to lay out a small shed
Long tools on the back wall, daily kit by the door, and nothing on the floor you’ll trip over.
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