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How Nice Should a Sidewalk Shed Be?

New designs banish the ugliness that has been standard-issue for decades. But we shouldn’t let these hang around for years either.
The idea of backyard she-sheds is sweeping the nation. If your company hasn’t been approached to either build one from the ground-up or renovate an existing garden shed into an owner’s paradise, it is ...
Barbara and James Stanley Hendersonville, N.C. To build this combination potting shed/workshop, the Stanleys purchased a basic playhouse kit and added custom details using salvaged and bargain ...
Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...
She sheds are small buildings in the backyard, typically built for extra storage, to support a hobby and provide a place of repose from the main house. On a nice day, a wall of windows allows fresh ...
Grand old shearing sheds are part of the romance of the Australian countryside — bathed in golden light, with their rough-hewn beams, thick stone walls and characterful corrugated iron. While they are ...
Most of us can use more space, whether it’s for working, storing or doing hobbies. But adding square footage to an existing home can be time consuming and costly. That’s why many homeowners are ...
Six new designs promise brighter streets, fewer obstructions and a long-overdue breakup with the city’s dingy green sheds. New York City’s great green maze—the hulking sidewalk sheds that have shaded ...
Welcome to our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories series featuring insights, tips, and how-tos on building a tiny home. 🛠️ In this ...