The official blog of Shed of the year (now in it's 20th year)
We usually spend our time talking about potting sheds, workshops, and the perfect man-cave setup, but every now and then, a “shed” hits the mainstream news that makes us all look at our timber...
Exam season. The phrase alone is enough to send a shiver down the spine of any parent. It marks the arrival of a new, stressful housemate: the stressed-out student. Suddenly, the kitchen table is...
This great video from Heatable The dream of solar energy has always been enticing: free electricity harvested from the sky, a lower carbon footprint, and the deep, soulful satisfaction of sticking it to the...
I had a call from an old friend of mine last month, inviting me to his lovely house and garden in the wilds of Herefordshire. He followed up with the words “Shed Barbie” I...
The rise of e-bikes and e-scooters has been a welcome revolution for personal transport across the UK. They offer a fantastic, eco-friendly, and convenient way to navigate our busy towns and cities. However, this...
For 20 years, Shed Of The Year has celebrated the creativity and individuality of Britain’s shed owners. From workshops and studios to garden pubs and peaceful retreats, sheds have become some of the most...
Creating the Perfect Watch Collector’s Retreat in a Garden Office
If you spend enough time online, you’ve probably noticed a brilliantly vibrant, purple ingredient taking over your social media feeds. Search interest in purple yam, or “ube” (pronounced oo-beh), is currently at an all-time...
We’ve seen our fair share of incredible garden shed transformations. Over the years, we’ve featured bespoke pub sheds complete with draught taps, cosy home offices, fully soundproofed music studios, and even miniature cinemas. The...
As many of you regular Sheddies know, Penarth isn’t just a lovely seaside town in the Vale of Glamorgan. It’s the spiritual home of the Shed of the Year competition and, of course, yours...
