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How to Add Electricity to a Garden Shed
Power up Your Shed Many sheds live a quiet happy life tucked away, nestled in the corner of a garden. They may house tools and boxes and serve as a convenient storage area. For those who have more ambitious roles, there may be a need for more extensive electricity and
What Colour Should I Paint My Shed?
Garden sheds enhance the beauty of both the garden and the home. It is important to take care of your shed and to keep it looking great all year. Determining what material your shed is made of, for example, wood or steel will help determine what kinds of finishes you
Keeping your Shed Secure and your Stuff Safe – Five Point Plan
Those of us lucky enough to have a garden shed will appreciate what a handy space this is for storage of all kinds of stuff. Whether it’s garden tools and equipment, bikes, camping gear, other outdoor equipment or garden furniture, most of these items are expensive and you’ll want to
Shaking it Up – Does your Shed Pass the Shed Shake Test?
If you have a shed in your garden, you’re sure to know what a handy addition it is – the perfect space to store garden tools, bikes, etc. Most of us take our sheds for granted, as long as they are standing and the roof is intact, we tend to
Looking for and Locating Leaks in your Garden Shed
If you have a garden shed where you keep your gardening tools and equipment, bikes, camping kit, garden furniture, etc., then you need to know that it’s a safe, dry place in which to store your stuff. This means doing a leak test once or twice a year, preferably at
Is your Shed Dead?
Do you have a garden shed that has seen better days and is now looking a little sorry for itself? Sheds withstand some pretty severe weather in this part of the world, constantly exposed to the elements, whether that’s snow, driving rain, hail, sleet or even harsh sunshine (when we’re
The She-Shed – an Oasis of Calm in Our Busy 21st Century Lives
We’ve all heard of man caves, but you may be surprised that women are getting in on the act too with she-sheds. Sheds have evolved for 21st Century living and can now be insulated and damp-proofed, you even have the option of adding power and heating, meaning a shed can
Personalising your Garden Shed – the only Limit is your Imagination!
If you have a garden shed, perhaps you’ve been following the annual “Shed of the Year” competition which is sponsored by Cuprinol and features in its very own Channel 4 programme which is followed by the garden and shed enthusiast far and wide. We’ve already shown our readers just how
Getting Down to Business in the Shed
The humble shed is enjoying a popular revival, in part due to the gig economy and the increasing number of people starting their own business from home. While working from a home office sounds like fun (after all, you can work in your pyjamas if you want), getting into work
Blooming Beautiful – Ireland’s Leading Horticultural Event, Bloom
Here at C&S Sheds we’re rather excited at the prospect of showcasing our range of sheds at Bloom 2018, Ireland’s premier horticultural show. Bloom 2018 is based on similar formats such as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and RHS Hampton Court Palace show, in a bid to provide Ireland’s creative