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A brown timber shed with a wheelbarrow in front
CostsWhat a shed really costs, base included
A hand holding a scoop of grey gravel
Bases and foundationsGravel, slabs, concrete or a grid
Ends of stacked timber planks
MaterialsTimber, metal and plastic compared
A small green shed at the end of a garden path
Sizes and storageMeasure first, then shelve it well
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