The official blog of Shed of the year (now in it's 20th year)
Revisit Anderson Jones’s unbelievable 34-seat home ABC Cinema. Discover the rich history, the incredible 35mm projection room, and why this 2017 Shed of the Year finalist remains the ultimate Sheddie dream!
Master corrugated metal for your garden shed. Learn how to source reclaimed tin, install a durable metal roof, stop condensation, create stunning interior features, and maintain your shed against rust. The complete Sheddie’s guide.
Learn how to turn your garden shed into a real ale pub with cooling systems, beer lines, CAMRA membership benefits, and homebrewing tips.
Discover the best shed insulation materials, costs and DIY tips. Learn how to keep your shed cool in summer , warm in winter, and protect tools, workshops and garden offices all year.
Garden sheds vs Berlin Wall, Hadrian’s Wall and Stonehenge โ a fun look at why sheds are the best garden feature. Includes planning permission tips for UK shed owners.
Discover 20 of the most luxurious posh sheds, glamping pods, and shepherd’s huts to book for a summer staycation across the UK, limited to two per location.
Discover practical bookkeeping, tax and financial management advice for UK entrepreneurs running cake businesses, 3D printing studios, workshops, craft businesses and garden offices from their shed.
Discover how the Traverseon 6100 BTU Portable Tent Air Conditioner can keep your garden shed and camping tents cool this summer. A must-read for every Sheddie!
After twenty years of celebrating the most creative, beautiful, useful and downright eccentric sheds in Britain, we’ve reached our biggest milestone yet. Shed of the Year is twenty, and the 2026 public vote is...
There are few better ways to unwind than settling down with a great book. Whether it’s an edge-of-your-seat thriller, a fascinating history book or a comforting classic, reading offers the perfect escape from the...
The humble garden shed has become far more than a place to store tools. For some, it is a workshop filled with half-finished projects. For others, it is a studio, home office, music room...
Build your perfect cider shed with real, quality cider. Learn why authentic drinks matter, how to stock your bar, and why sheddies should care about the 35% rule.
Transform your garden shed into a stylish retreat for hobbies, collecting and relaxation with smart design ideas, lighting, storage and personal touches.
Step inside the lovely workshop of “Boring man James” May. Discover the ultimate Sheddie’s paradise, a breakdown of his vintage tool collection, and an inside look at his ambitious harpsichord project.
A family removing a rotten garden shed uncovered a remarkably preserved WWII Anderson shelter hidden beneath their garden for more than 80 years.
Discover exactly how to build a brilliant DIY cold smoker shed from scratch. Follow this comprehensive guide to construct a timber smokehouse and prepare jerky.
Design a dual-purpose garden office and shed that actually works. Three proven partition layouts to split your space, keep it professional, and hide the clutter
Discover how to build a heavy-duty, custom shed from scratch and save thousands. Follow our step-by-step DIY guide tailored for every dedicated Sheddie.
Turn your garden shed into the ultimate Wimbledon 2026 viewing den. Sheddie tips on tech, decor, food and keeping cool for the Championships.
