You can easily buy a cheap plastic garden shed, but it won’t last more than a few years before you have to buy a new one.
Instead, invest in a quality genuine wood garden shed that will last a lifetime. You made a valuable investment in your lawn mower and garden tools, so you should have a safe and secure space to store them.
Purpose of a Garden Shed
Besides keeping your garden tools safe from the elements, it’s also important to keep your potting soil, fertiliser, and plant seeds safe from moisture and rain.
The last thing you want is to have your gardening supplies ruined before you’ve even had a chance to dig them out for the summer season.
Times can also be rough, and any garden tools left around can become the target of thieves. A flimsy unlocked garden shed can also be easily be broken into.
Now is the time to buy a 12×12 shed for sale that is not only made from strong durable materials, but also can have a strong padlock added for security.
Aren’t Wood Garden Sheds Expensive?
They can be, but they are well worth the investment. They’re a one-time purchase and you won’t have to worry about replacing them for a few decades.
If you’re balking at the prices of some of the sheds you see in local home improvement stores, you can also shop for Shire summerhouses, factory seconds sheds, or ex display sheds for sale.
These sheds may have been used for display purposes at a store. They may not be perfect, but they’ll still serve their purpose.
What Are Standard Shed Sizes?
There are some basic garden shed sizes that you should be aware of. There is the 5 x 10 shed, and 12 x 12 shed if you want something a bit larger. The 6m x 4m sheds are much larger, and a perfect size for use as a summer house or a garden shed tea house.
You may find garden sheds in different sizes on the Summer Houses UK site too.
If you have a small backyard space, you should grab a measuring tape and measure it first. Decide on the best spot to place a wooden garden shed. You may have to remove any large stones or pebbles, and any plants that may be growing in that spot.
You should also consider your neighbours. If they have a garden shed at the back of their property, the best spot to place yours is parallel to theirs.
This way you won’t get any complaints that the shed is blocking their view, or that it’s something they don’t want to look at. If you have concerns about bigger sheds being placed on your property, contact your town’s local bylaw enforcement department.
If ever the city needs access to certain parts of your property, you may have to move your shed, so it would be perfect if you had this information in advance.
Can I Use a Shed for a Different Purpose?
Many people use garden sheds to store garden tools and supplies. Some use them to store shipping boxes. Since a garden shed isn’t heated, it’s best to not store anything you’d be upset about losing in it.
For example, you shouldn’t store furniture, clothing, or holiday decorations.
But what you can use your garden shed for is as a garden room shed combo. If you buy a larger garden shed, you can use half as storage space and half for summer fun. Sheds aren’t just for children, adults can use them as a refuge too, or for their small business, or to do their arts and crafts. When we can meet again, they can be used as a mini bar or tea house for friends.
Some garden sheds are taller, so you can easily walk around. They may also have windows that let some light in. These can be perfect to use for a little summer getaway.
You’ll probably already have your summerhouse garden furniture in your garden shed, but now you can open it up and arrange it near the windows of your garden shed. You can brighten up the space by adding some plastic dishes and a floral bouquet. A 5 x 10 shed will be perfect for this purpose.
Can a Shed Help Keep Me Organized?
If your front and back gardens look like a disaster, and you can never find anything, then yes, a garden shed can help keep you organized.
Wouldn’t it be great to have all your garden supplies in one spot? Now when you need something, you can simply head to your 5 x 10 shed to find it, instead of looking in eight different spots where you might have put it.
You can buy plastic storage bins and label them and use them to store your seeds, pots, and garden tools.
You can also buy an erasable white board and use it to plan your spring, summer, and fall planting schedule. Now you’ll never miss your opportunity to plant your favourite seeds, nor will you have to wait another year to do so if you did forget.
Where Do I Find Factory Seconds Sheds?
If you can’t find an affordable 12×12 shed for sale at your local store, please browse our Summer Houses website where we list a variety of garden sheds for sale, whether you want factory seconds sheds, a 5 x 10 shed, or a garden room shed combo.
You can search through the listings to find what you need, then find out where you can buy it locally. This will save you time and money, so you don’t have to worry about buying a garden shed with expensive shipping.
If you’re ready to shop for a new garden room shed combo, please shop our Summer Houses UK website. Summer is ahead and now is the perfect time to prepare! Get ready now, so all you have to do in the summer is relax in your garden room shed combo!
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