Nicola Hutchison
22/03/22
Should I put guttering on my garden shed?
Are you completely frustrated by the collection of water around your Shed? Are you worried that it will cause rot...
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Kieran Bain
15/03/22
How many coats of paint does my shed need?
Have you ever wondered why your Shed is looking a bit down in the dumps? Is your summerhouse looking a...
Aftercare
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Kieran Bain
13/03/22
Why is the first coat of paint on my garden shed patchy?
Paint is really important when it comes to any timber building, including your garden shed🎨. It preserves it, makes it...
Aftercare
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Cara Mackay
04/03/22
Do I need planning permission to build a garage in Scotland?
You’re all excited about your braw new timber garage. It’s got enough space to cover your fauncy car and pack...
Buyers Prep
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Cameron Sale
26/01/22
The best summerhouse for 6-8 people…
Here we have it! The final blog in this series. We’ve been through the best summerhouse for 1 or 2...
Buyers Prep
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Cameron Sale
12/01/22
The best summerhouse size for 4 people
So you want a summerhouse? Welcome to the club (there’s no going back now, you’re one of the #Sheddies)! A...
Buyers Prep
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Nicola Hutchison
10/12/21
A Room of One’s Own: The Best Summerhouse Size for 1 – 2 People
There’s something wonderful about having a place that is completely your own. Many people beginning their #ShedLife will just be...
Buyers Prep
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Cameron Sale
08/12/21
What Costs Are Involved in a Summerhouse project?
At a glance 🔎… – Summerhouses range in cost from £1000-£10,000 on average (depending on manufacturer)– G&M summerhouses cost between...
Buyers Prep
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Cameron Sale
12/11/21
How Big Should my Shed Base Be?
Okay #Sheddies, you’re probably getting ready to order your shed and wondering: “How big should my shed base be?” It might...
Buyers Prep
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Kieran Bain
03/11/21
Can I get a Shed or Summerhouse in a Conservation Area?
Did you know that there are over 600 conservation areas in Scotland? That’s a lot of Conservation Areas, and a...
Buyers Prep
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