The
Complete Guide to Turning Your Shed Into a Garden Workshop
For many people the shed is simply a place to house
garden tools. Although a shed is indisputably useful for this task, do you not
feel like you’re missing out on so much more? It really needn’t be damp, dark
and musky because, with a little hint of planning and motivation, you can turn
your shed into a fully-fledged workshop that allows you to do all of your DIY
tasks. Here’s how to do just that.
Converting
a Shed into a Habitable Space
Of course, (a little obviously), the first stage if
you don’t have a shed is to get one from somewhere such as ilikesheds.com.
Metal is best here, as it leaves you room to expand if you really do catch the
DIY bug!
From here, all you need is a little elbow grease and
you’re on your way to converting your shed into a bright and airy room suitable
for any DIY task.
One thing you should certainly consider for your
shed is a heating system, and underfloor ones are available so that you can
still keep all of your floor space. These only run at relatively low
temperatures, but if you don’t want the additional expenditure, then consider a
cheaper alternative such as insulation. In a wooden shed, around 70% of heat is
lost through the roof or floor, so prioritise those areas first.
As well as heat, you’ll also need light. Of course,
if you’re buying new, then you can choose an option that maximises light, but
if not then simply replace one of your old roof panels with an insulating
plastic sheet. Simple, cheap and effective.
Getting
the Power Supplied
If you’re going to be doing DIY in your shed then
you’re going to have to install a power supply. Of course, unless you’ve had
vast experience with this sort of thing, then it is always better to call in a qualified electrician who will have the
job done quickly and, more importantly, safely. Don’t take the risk and put
your new shed (and your life) in jeopardy before you have even begun.
Making
Sure You’re Secure
Sadly, although your new shed is a great asset, it
will quickly
become a target for thieves; particularly after they’ve heard
the power tools. Due to this, you need to make sure you’re secured. For this
reason, although a padlock is cheap, it’s best to have either a motion sensor
or an alarm as well (preferably both), as these will deter thieves who will be
aware the shed is monitored. It may seem like an expensive option, but it’ll
help you sleep at night and protect hundreds if not thousands of pounds worth
of power tools.
This list is by no means extensive, but hopefully it
gives you a good idea for how you can turn your shed into a workshop, or at
least whetted your appetite. So, go on, what are you waiting for?
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