Archive for February, 2010

Having a shed built in backyard. How far from property lines?

February 13, 2010

depends on your local ordinances. usually 7 ft. from property lines, check with building code office, or contractor should be able to advise you.

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Where can i buy a cheap outdoor storage shed??

February 13, 2010

i am looking specifically for a 8X10 square foot shed, that already comes assembled and i pick it up from the nearest store. Typically, they don’t come assembled, but Home Depot or Lowes will have one with some assembly required.

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How do I get rid of shed smell on my garden furniture? Shed is waterproof but not haeated?

February 13, 2010

Its a wooden shed. How can I stop damp smell without using electric appliance or harsh chemicals? Jon Wooden furniture, I oil it before its stored Lemon juice and water will kill the odor from your garden furniture (you do not say what material it is). Also you can place a bowl of vinegar and [...]

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How do you level the ground for a shed on a fairly flat grss backyard?

February 13, 2010

We are having a shed delivered and just found out they do not set up the foundation, that’s up to us. I know nothing about this sort of thing and I don’t have a whole lot of money to do anything fancy. What’s the easiest and cheaest wa to ensure the ground is level so [...]

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what are the best sheds to buy?

February 11, 2010

I want to buy a storage shed for my backyard that is inexpensive but reliable. We purchased our shed from GazeboCreations.com. Yes, an internet company and they were wonderful! We love our shed, too. And, actually, I just received an email from them about 2 hours ago saying they have Free Shipping now until Sept. [...]

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what height can you build a brick shed in the garden is there a law on how high it can be

February 11, 2010

do you need planning permission to build a brick shed , i know for a wooden shed you can just put them up im sure ther must be a height limit ie 6ft anyone know i will have to phone the council as the shed the people on the back of me is alfull and [...]

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I plan on building a shed. 8×12. Any ideas?

February 9, 2010

I am a carpenter, and know how, but anyone have any useful tips i could figure into my design, plans? It’ll just be 8×12, wood clapboard siding, wood trim. Maybe any ideas for doors, windows? Im still unsure of what I’ll use. I am doing the same but a 10×14 shed. been going to the [...]

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Sept 11th is coming. How do you plan to celebrate the lives of those lost to us?

February 9, 2010

Some of you might remember me. Last year I posted the same question. I am holding my 6th annual Anti Al-Queida BBQ. For 6 years now it has grown bigger and bigger, allowing me to get more and more people together to celebrate the lives of the victims of the Towers, the rescue personal that [...]

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I want to buy a used/cheap Metal shed for my allotment. Please advise.?

February 9, 2010

Any ideas from where I can get a recycled shed? Try LOOT This is the current link http://www.loot.com/home-garden/garden-furniture-and-sheds

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Where can I buy a REALLY fun children’s wooden playhouse in Tyne and Wear?

February 9, 2010

There used to be a place out the back of Dobbies garden centres in Ponteland that did sheds and playhouses, but they’ve gone. Does anyone know of any where that does good playhouses in Tyne and Wear. I could buy off internet, but I’d rather see them and measure up. Thanks If you were going [...]

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