Shed Ideas & Advice

How To Ensure You Have An Insulated Shed This Winter

With the thick of the winter snap looming closer, you should be thinking about how to keep your shed and its contents protected, not only from thieves, but from the elements! Making your raggedy old shed an insulated shed could be the answer you’re looking for. Insulated sheds keep all your tools and equipment safe […]

5 Ideas For Decorating Your Pent Summerhouse

Just picture it… sipping a steamy coffee on a lazy weekend morning… chatting with friends over a cup of tea… relaxing with a book and a glass of wine on a starry night… all from the comfort of your pent summerhouse. A pent summerhouse is a fantastic spot to take a breather or entertain friends. […]

What Size Apex Shed Should I Buy?  

You’ve decided to invest in a sturdy apex shed? Great! While apex sheds are built to last, they can cost a pretty penny. So it’s important to make sure you pick the right size to meet your needs. Now you’re scanning the market for a new garden shed, there are a few things to keep […]

Can I Build My Own Apex Shed?

An apex shed gets its name from its traditional pointed roof shape design. An apex roof is one of the most common roof designs for a garden shed alongside the pent roof shed. An apex shed has a roof with two slopes that meet right down the centre and along the shed’s length. A pent […]

3 Tips For Making Your Apex Shed Secure

Garden sheds are often used for storing valuable items like garden tools, sports equipment and bicycles. Have a think about all the bits and pieces you’ve got lying around in your shed and add up the total price of your shed possessions. It’s probably quite a lot of money. That’s why garden sheds are a […]

Think Outside The Box: Other Uses For Your Garden Shed

Are you growing tired of your old garden shed? Do you actively avoid it and all its cluttered insides every time you pass it? Well, maybe it’s time for a change. With a little cash and a bit of time, you can turn your garden shed into a creative and unique space. Maybe your kids […]

How to Convert Your Garden Shed Into a Functioning Office Space

Working from home can have many benefits. You can wave goodbye to travel costs, you can take your breaks when you want them and it’s often quieter than in a traditional office. However, if you’ve got kids running about and Netflix blaring in the background, it’s practically impossible to not get distracted when working from […]

Plastic Sheds Vs. Wooden Sheds

Dreaming of a shed for your garden? We can relate, and we strongly believe that for every garden, there’s a perfect shed. Whether for storing keepsakes, parking the bikes, setting up a home office, storing tools or making a workshop – a shed can easily solve your space issues in and around the house and […]

What is the Best Shed for a New Gardener?

We truly believe that there is a perfect shed for every garden. All you have to do is find it. In this blog, we’re going to pick out some fantastic sheds for the budding new gardener. Whether you like cutting your grass on a big ride-on mower or perfecting your flow bed borders, these sheds can […]

Do I need planning permission for a shed?

The question on every legally-minded gardener’s lips is this: Do I need planning permission for a garden shed? Well, with some key caveats, I have some good news. Normally, planning permissions is not required to build a shed on your property. So, pop down to Stewart Timber, pick out a design that you like and […]