What sort of lock have you got on your shed
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Wossanmed on November 25th, 2008 by Wilco
Following my post about a shed padlock giveaway.
It got me thinking what sort of shed security do you use?
Is it a full blown Shed security system, with PIR and lights, or do you just leave the shed unlocked?
I just have a simple one, but working on getting a posh new lock 
Anyway here is a selection of great Shed Locks from our Flickr group
Your shed lock should be matched the rest of the security on your shed. There's little point in buying a massive lock if the door can be easily removed from it's hinges. I agree with the other article that having your tools etc in clear vision through the windows is a bad idea. A good idea would be keep your items in cupboards or boxes which can in turn be padlocked. A flashy toolbox is going to be just as tempting as a leaving your tools on display.
Since getting the workshop electrics in place I've added a PIR lantern which as well as telling me if someone is wandering around in the bottom of the garden also helps me see to put the key in the padlock. I did look at some of the solar/battery powered lights that do the same job but they were more expensive than the lamp used.
Yes thought about the hinges after I posted my security wossname…. will need to investigate further…. unlike you my shed is a empty of expensive things, apart from of course being the centre of the Shed universe
Actually, nothing in workshopshed could be described as expensive as I can't afford new tools. Hence why I end up making and repairing things instead.