The Garden Shed Percentage Facts By Sheds Direct
The Garden Shed Percentage Facts By Sheds Direct
At Sheds Direct we love statistics, figures and numbers as they relate to any type of garden shed – whether they be sheds, garden workshops or dutch barns. So we thought we’d share some with you..
Seventy seven percent of shed owners…
Despite the face that so many of us live in the city it might surprise you to know that 77% of men have access to a shed. Statistically that’s a big number – three quarters of all men in fact. This sounds a surprisingly high number. It makes one wonder what ‘have access to’ actually means? Does it mean vaulting the fence to ‘access’ our neighbour’s garden workshop? Does it include thieves who prey on cheap paper thin sheds for valuables? Or that we can ‘access’ great value durable quality garden sheds from ShedsDirect.net’s website?
Sixteen percent of Australians…
Ever had a serious accident in your garden shed? If so – you share an interesting statistic with Australians (who else?). A massive 16% of Aussie shed users have injured themselves in a serious way simply by making use of their shed. We are not sure we want to know what they were doing, but it probably involved a garden workshop, beer and a ‘barbie’….
Seven percent of men…
What’s the one thing you do when you arrive home after a long day’s work? Cook tea? Get changed? Kiss your partner? Take the dog for a walk? Well it turns out 7% of men immediately head to their garden shed after they get home from work. That’s almost one in ten who pay a visit to their garden workshop the moment they get home. Many of these will be depositing their bikes. Never the less, working in your garden workshop after a long day can be very relaxing.
Six Percent Beer?
Would you consider converting your garden shed into a bar or club? Well if you have you wouldn’t be alone. Six percent of people say that if their garden shed was big enough they would seriously consider turning their garden sheds into a bar or club. If you like your continental beers – a Shed Direct dutch barn would make a lovely bar – plus – it’s big enough with lots of great light, and great head space.
Five Point Five Percent Sheds
The great thing about having a dry, secure and spacious space in your garden is that you can take your hobbies outside the home. That’s probably why an estimated 5.5% of Britain’s railway modelling takes place in a garden shed of some description. Imagine a giant railway filling your entire garden workshop! Then having the kids or grandkids over? Now that would bring a smile to Sheds Direct faces. So there you have it, some great garden shed facts. If any of them relate to you and your garden shed, garden workshop or dutch barn let us know!
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Great Garden Sheds in Leeds
Great Garden Sheds in Leeds
Leeds is a vast place. A great city. With down to earth people. Fully deserving of great garden sheds. With a population of 798,800 people we think it’s a travesty that not more people have enjoyed the pleasure of owning and living with a quality Sheds Direct garden shed in Leeds.
Great quality
Many companies offer garden sheds in Leeds, but never is Sheds Direct beaten on quality. Our desire is to be the best garden shed manufacturer delivering quality garden sheds in Leeds. We strive to give the highest quality possible by using the finest tantalised thick durable timber and building each one by hand. Not only do we provide the best, but their customer services is five stars from start to finish. This is what makes them stand out from the crowd.
100% satisfaction guaranteed – check our garden shed Leeds reviews
At sheds direct we select every piece of timber, every pane of glass, every shed door to ensure you are 100% happy with the finished product. We’ve hammered, built, manufactured, delivered and erected thousands of garden sheds – and every single one of our garden shed reviews is written by real customers like you. You’ll see every customer has been happy with our service. That’s a 100% service record. Why? Because Sheds Direct is the best place to get a garden shed in Leeds.
A great shed direct
It couldn’t be easier to get a garden shed in Leeds with us. Give us a call now on 01405 765400 now and speak to a fellow Yorkshire shed man (usually Kevin or Kris) who will help you determine what you need and give you the best no nonsense price on quality garden sheds. Not only do we offer quality advice, manufacture to your needs, we also deliver straight to your door. We’ll even prep the base and put your shed up. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful garden shed in Leeds.
Great shed service
We like it when people give us a challenge. We will build your shed at a date chosen by you, time chosen by you and at a place chosen by you! We even clean up after! We want to make your shed buying process as stress-free as possible. For some great examples of garden sheds we’ve delivered check out our Facebook site. See if you agree with what others say – “Wow, your garden sheds look really good, great quality – they really stand out”.
Great shed price
Price is a massive factor when buying anything. That’s why not only do we provide the best quality but we give you a price guarantee: we will match any price on a like for like basis. We strive to make our customers feel as comfortable as possible when buying from us. Give us a call on 01405 765400 – you’ll be glad you did. So now you know the reasons why Sheds Direct is one of the best garden sheds in Leeds. If you want to experience our services first hand give us a call on 01405 765400 now.
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Garden Shed – the missing link from Sheds Direct
Garden Shed – the missing link from Sheds Direct
Is something missing in your garden? Do you feel like no matter how many times you weed it just doesn’t look right? I think I know what you’re missing, a garden shed! In this blog I will explain why a garden shed can complete your garden.
Up-cycled space
We all have that one part of the garden where no one goes, where all the rubbish accumulates and is left to rot. It seems no matter how hard you try you can’t get it to look presentable. Why don’t you add a bit of life by putting a garden shed there? Vanish the wasted space and you will no longer have somewhere you don’t use. You’ll have a garden shed!
Something to Admire
Without a garden shed your garden can look plain, putting you off enjoying your garden to its fullest. But with a garden shed your garden will come to life, especially in the summer! You can paint it, decorate it and watch it stand in all its glory. Unleash the creativity within you by using your shed as a blank canvas to show off your artistic flares.
Useful garden storage
There comes a time when your house can no longer hold everything you desire to store. When that time comes it’s time to get a garden shed. They’re great because they’re cheaper than most other storage options. A garden shed is the perfect place to store all your belongings. Depending on the size, it can store anything from household ornaments to garden tools. It’ll even look great too!
Multipurpose sheds
There are many things you can use a garden shed for, storage being one of the main uses. But they’re great as an office or studio too. It’s secluded and quiet leaving you to concentrate without being disturbed. It’s great to have something different; making your shed into an entertainment room or a spare room is a great way to make the most of the space. Plus, it’s even less space to clean! So, you’ve seen how garden sheds can make your garden and maybe even a bit of your life better. The extra space, lovely looks and convenience of them really makes them a great investment.
So what are you waiting for?
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Garden Shed Movie Stars
The Sheds Direct approach to filming Garden Shed
Garden sheds sit silently and quietly performing their admirable jobs within some great films. We at Sheds Direct want to ask you this question; would the film have been the same if the sheds weren’t in them?
The Garden Shed in Chicken Run
Although chickens are usually stored in coops in the film ‘Chicken Run’ the chickens actually live in little sheds (Sheds Direct prefer building fabulous quality large sheds). The fear of being turned into chicken pies drives the incredibly intelligent chickens to create a giant flying bird to make a getaway. I wonder if any humans have tried making a flying bird inside their shed. Imagine if they’d had a large dutch barn to build their flying bird in! Not only would they have had more room, but it would have been so much more pleasant to look at too.
The Garden Shed Great Escape
Within the prisoner of war camps, sheds were their homes. As you can imagine, living in your garden shed can’t be easy or comfortable, especially having to share it with 40 or so other men. So it’s inevitable that they will want to escape! With cunning they used their shed as a camouflage to dig a deep tunnel from their sleeping quarters all the way out of camp and into nearby woods. Have you ever wanted to escape from your home into your garden shed – and if so would it make a good film? If so, let Sheds Direct know your thoughts!
The Garden Shed in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’
This is one of the only films using a garden shed in the way it should be. To fix your car! There are not many of us who can design and build a flying car which can also float (as per ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’) but it’s probably a little realistic than making a giant flying bird. Remember though that in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, Caracatacus Potts’s father was captured in his shed as he got abducted by Vulgarian spies. This film is one of only a few where garden sheds have been used in musical cinema.
The Garden Shed Thing
In the film ‘The Thing’, arctic scientists lock their fellow doctor (Blair) in the tool shed fearing he has been infected. Not happy to sit around Blair begins constructing a spaceship in a recess below the garden shed. However MacReady, the helicopter pilot, guaranteed it would never take off. How? He did this by blowing it to pieces with a stick of dynamite. What ingenious or daft inventions have you used your garden shed for? Let us know here at Sheds Direct as we love good garden shed stories, as well as those regarding garden workshops and dutch barns. So there you have it. Sheds can have their 15 minutes of fame too.
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Garden Shed Facts from Sheds Direct
Garden Shed Facts from Sheds Direct
At Sheds Direct we love garden shed, garden workshop and dutch barn facts! So we thought we’d share some more with you. Here are some funny, strange and interesting facts to get your teeth stuck into.
Garden Shed Fact 1
If their garden shed was large enough, 6% of people would contemplate transforming their shed into a bar or club. Are you one of these 6 in every one hundred people? A dutch barn would make a lovely bar. You’d be the envy of your neighbours, friends and family, plus it’s big enough too!
Garden Shed Fact 2
16% of Australian shed users have had a serious accident in their garden shed. Quite what these accidents are we can only guess. Maybe they spilt some beer on the floor of their garden workshop? Or more likely set fire to their dutch barn as they tried cooking kangaroo legs on an internal BBQ. No doubt you can think of other ways these Australians caused or had serious accidents within their garden shed. We at Sheds Direct don’t really want to speculate too much! As an aside, we wonder what garden shed Selby owners may have got up to?! Maybe even garden shed Leeds would provide for a larger collection of accidents?
Garden Shed Fact 3
77% of men have access to a garden shed and a man spends almost seven days in his shed a year. If you have a lovely dutch barn or garden workshop we wouldn’t blame you! How would you spend seven days a year given the choice? Let Shed Direct Selby know!
Garden Shed Fact 4
7% of men immediately head to the shed every day after they get home from work. Probably because they arrived home to screaming children – though in reality it is most likely because they were putting their bikes in the shed. Never the less, working in your garden workshop after a long day can be very relaxing. Do you head into your garden shed when you get home? What about a garden shed Leeds?
Garden Shed Fact 5 (nothing to do with Garden Shed Leeds)
It’s estimated that between 5 and 6% of Britain’s railway modelling takes place in a garden shed. Imagine a giant railway filling your entire garden workshop! Now that would be amazing – and something we at Sheds Direct would love to see. So there you have it, some great garden shed facts. If any of them relate to you and your garden shed, garden workshop or dutch barn let us know! Sheds Directwould love to hear if they do! I think every one of them relates to us!
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Top Ten Garden Shed Facts
Top 10 Garden Shed Facts
We all love spending time in our garden sheds – they are after all great ways to utilise our gardems. Whether you have astandard shed, dutch barn or garden workshop these are ideal places to hang out in. Here’s ten facts, stats and interesting anecdotes about garden sheds.
Garden Shed Fact 1
In 2011 David Gilmour of Pink Floyd fame had to pull down his bright yellow garden shed in the back garden of his £3 million seafront mansion or face prosecution. Why? Because a neighbour objected to his modest, yet garish, bicycle store.
Garden Shed Fact 2
25% of men say their garden shed is the only place they can relax and unwind. Is that true for you?
Garden Shed Fact 3
47% of men say they’ve spent a whole day in their garden sheds at a time.
Garden Shed Fact 4
Barrister Peter Smith runs the only media law practice out of his wooden shed in a small highland village called Strathpeffer.
Garden Shed Fact 5
Oliver Hardy, the comedy star, was as good at DIY in real life as he was on screen. When he set about creating some chicken coups with a friend he found they were too big to get out the garden shed door. So, they had to take the coups apart and reconstruct them again outside.
Garden Shed Fact 6
Sheds are good for relationships, its official. Over a third of men feel a garden shed improves their relationship. Their partners agree. 20% of women see a garden shed as a positive influence on their man.
Garden Shed Fact 7
English Heritage says that there are at least 52 grade 2 listed sheds in England and Wales.
Garden Shed Fact 8
There are an estimated 23,000 beach huts in the UK. Bournemouth alone has 1800.
Garden Shed Fact 9
23% of garden shed owners say they’ve slept or thought about sleeping in their shed.
Garden Shed Fact 10
The Zoological Museum, that is now part of London’s Natural History Museum, was begun by Walter Rothschild at the age of seven in a garden shed. So you’ve seen ten great garden shed facts. Surprised? We were.
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Wood working in Garden Workshop Leeds
Garden Shed Workshop
Wood working in Garden Workshop Leeds
Gardening and Woodwork go together like two peas in a pod. Most things in your garden are partially or wholly made out of wood. In this article we talk about why a garden workshop would be a great investment to your garden. (Note as we are based in Yorkshire we have special offers for Garden Workshop Leeds or Garden Workshop Selby).
Garden Workshop Leeds is the way to go
Woodworking is great! Being able to create something that will be of use in your own garden saves you money, provides real enjoyment and feeds your soul. An added advantage is that you can customise whatever you make to your own requirements and style.
It’s hard to build Garden Workshop Leeds in the way you want without the right environment to create it in. Installing a garden workshops into your garden should be an early entry on to your to-do list. It’s easy to use your garden shed, outhouse or garage when your garden workshop is unavailable. Don’t forget to keep your timber protected until your garden workshop is ready.
There are many things many woodworkers (starter or pro) can create for their garden in their garden workshop. Such as, plant pots, flower beds, seats or gates. Although they may seem difficult they are actually very simple if you plan it properly and take your time.
The process of making something inside your garden workshop is undoubtedly going to very enjoyable. The joy can be received on every step from designing to the finished product. For, hopefully, many years you can look in your garden and see that you created the tools or ornaments in it.
So there you have it. Wood work is a great skill to take up as it could save you a lot of money and can add a lot of joy into your life. Get yourself a garden workshop and start making things!
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How to convert your garden shed into a home office
Turn your garden shed into a great home office.
Do you often find yourself distracted? Kids running round your feet? Nowhere to concentrate and be productive? A place to chill and relax? A reading room? A get away? Hideaway? What you need is a well kitted garden shed to convert into a home office. In this article we will show you some great tips about turning your garden shed into a great garden office.
Inside Decor
Sheds are typically dark and dirty places. It is important to decorate the inside properly. Using light paint (white or cream) you can make your shed feel spacious and clean as well as allow light to reflect off the walls. A lamp or an overhead light will make the room brighter if you aren’t lucky enough to have large windows. If you use a filament lamp you should be able to gain some extra heat.
Insulation
Insulation is the most important thing when turning your garden shed into a home office. Bad insulation will mean it will be too cold in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer. You’ll want to make sure you put insulation into the walls and the roof. You can even put insulation on the floor, with a rubber mat or plywood over the top. The result will be far better conditions to work in. It’ll give you more reason to be in the office and stop you from becoming distracted and uncomfortable.
Electrics
You’re going to need some power to control your electrical devices. We at Sheds direct recommend you use a certified electrician to run an armored power cable to your garden shed – as then it will be safe for everyone. Do it before you put the boards and insulation in. The costs to do this are not excessive, and the value you will gain from being able to use your garden shed all year round will more than pay for it.
4 – Security
If you intend on having your computer, printer, fax machine and other expensive equipment in your garden shed it’s best to make sure that it is secured properly. Make sure that your shed door hinges are properly secured. You can do this with coach bolts or non-returnable screws. If any window panes or wooden panels are broken replace them so people can’t get through. You could fit a battery or mains powered alarm to the door so that it will ward off any unwanted visitors. Finally the most essential item, a padlock for your shed door. (Note that if you buy a shed direct from most online retailers, your shed will be paper thin and insecure. Here at Sheds Direct we supply quality durable strong garden sheds and garden workshops to your specification).
Furniture
No room is complete without furniture. A nice desk, chair, easy chair, lamp, pictures, shelves will all complete the picture. Why not add a rug to add extra warmth and a touch of homeliness? Before you know it you will be looking for excuses to get out to your garden shed , and you will be the envy of all your friends.
With a bit of work you know have somewhere to work at home where you can concentrate and be more productive.
Have you upgraded your shed into a garden office? Let us see! We’d love to see how you’ve adapted the space. Please send Sheds Direct your photos or upload them to our Facebook page.
Sheds Direct are always happy to help with anything you need so give us a call!
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Sheds Direct: Garden shed stories
3 Amazing Garden Shed Stories
Sheds seem to be a very basic thing. It’s usually used for the storage of tools, lawnmowers and other items that aren’t seemed appropriate for the house. In this article you will read some amazing, weird and downright stupid garden shed stories.
Stop Digging
In 2007 Stephen Lynch planned to build a shed in his back garden. As he set about working out how to go about it, he thought; ‘why not up the stakes and build two big outbuildings instead?’ He went out and bought a £18,500 mini digger so it would be “easier”. As he was digging out the footings for his ‘shed’ he decided he would need a basement too. So, he continued to dig. And ended up with a 40ft by 30ft, 6.5ft deep hole in the bottom of his garden. It was no surprise that as the large and deep hole his neighbours got more and more concerned. They started complaining. There was a fear it would undermine nearby properties. The council was called, and a court case ensued. Needless to say the judge ruled in favour of the neighbours, forcing the would be garden shed extraordinaire builder to fill in his quary sized hole… The total cost to Stephen for daring to dream big? Nearly £50,000. Although the solicitors, engineers and digger company didn’t complain… So if you find yourself wanting to gain a quality garden shed , save yourself a lot of money and heartache by calling Sheds Direct !
Life Within a Garden Shed
Ever caught yourself wondering what it would be like to live in your garden shed ? Well one guy did. And he told The Guardian his story. Needing a shed for his allotment the man started gathering scrap metal. Before he knew it, he’d built a shed much bigger than he needed. He spent a lot of time in there. Potting plants. Tending to his allotment. Maintaining his shed . He was enjoying himself more in his shed than in his flat. It came as no surprise when he decided to give living in there a go. Despite living there he had no lock as there was nothing to steal. When the council turned up he was certain they would kick him out. But, to his surprise, they only asked him to lower his roof. Staying there long-term was becoming a better idea every day. Expanding to two rooms, plastering, painting and adding a toilet gave him all the more reason. Despite not being connected to electricity – and his water came from rainwater. But that didn’t bother him. Everything within the gates of the allotment, to him, felt like home. If you want a lovely garden workshop , garden shed or potting shed for your allotment, give Sheds Direct a call.
Shed Boat Shed
The Turner Prize is a prestigious award that goes to visual artists every year. Would you believe me if I said someone once won the Turner prize with a shed ?. In 2005 Simon Starling won with his ShedBoatShed installation. Simon started by spotting a shed on a bank of the river Rhine. From there he converted the building into a boat and drifted it seven miles down the river with all the excess inside. He reconstructed it back into a shed inside a Swiss museum. The building didn’t seem to have any natural curves and defiantly didn’t look like a water tight structure. And yet Starling managed to give something two uses people thought had one. It was said that he was fascinated in how things got to be the way are. He creates a human connection between processes we take for granted.
If you are looking to use your garden shed for lots of different uses, call Sheds Direct on 01405 765400.
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Buying Garden Sheds from Sheds Direct
Buying Garden Sheds from Sheds Direct
The garden shed market is saturated due to a mass cheap low quality shed importers. Here we give you five reasons why buying your garden shed from Sheds Direct is the way to go.
Sheds Direct customers are happy customers
When buying a shed direct from an online retailer you need to be sure you are getting good quality. At Sheds Direct we ensure you get what you want. And be happy with the finished product. We’ve worked with many people who have bought a shed direct from us. All our testimonials genuine and are written by our customers. You’ll see every customer has been happy with our service. Why? Because we give them the best service, the best sheds and top quality advice throughout the whole process. Why Not read the Sheds Direct customer reviews here. (LINK to reviews http:// www.shedsdirect.net/garden-shed-testimonials )
Get a quality garden shed
Mass garden shed producers are always finding ways to use less materials to cut costs meaning they compromise on quality and strength of their sheds. The impact is their sheds do not stand the test of time. At Sheds Direct we prioritise quality every time. We won’t sell you anything that can’t withstand the harshest of winters and the strongest of winds. That’s why we tell our customers that our shed will last a life time. Because they will! When people buy a shed from us they will get the quality they deserve. Sheds Direct sheds are not the cheapest however they will last longer then your mass
Get the right shed direct
It’s hard work going from place to place to find what you want. With us it’s easy. Give us a call on 01405 765400. We will answer all your questions and help you decide exactly what you need, when you need it and we will even build your shed if you want. Sheds Direct will deliver your shed straight to your door anywhere in the UK. Don’t worry about any preparation. We’ll prep the base and put your shed up. All you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your beautiful <ahref=”http:\\www.shedsdirect.net”>garden shed .
Bespoke garden shed
Are you worried about not being at home enough or have enough time to get your shed built? We like it when people give us a challenge. We manufacture our own garden sheds – so we can build to your requirement. Using a level of quality rarely matched elsewhere. We load it up onto our lorry, hit the road and erect your dream bespoke garden shed. . We ensure your garden shed buying process as stress-free as possible. So give us a call on 01405 765400 today!
A great garden shed price – with a price match
We strive to deliver the best quality garden sheds , but at a price which will make you smile.
Forget the cheap paper thin sheds which will cost you more over time. Instead call one of our friendly sales staff (who also manufacture and install!) for great advise, and to see what sort of shed you should be buying.
You will end up with a garden shed from Sheds Direct which you can be proud of. Your family will love it, your neighbours will be wanting to see it, and your friends jealous.
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