A she-shed makeover story.
A long, long time ago, (four years, to be precise) when this project first started, I had a vision. It wasn’t of sugarplums. It was a vision of a bright and airy, happy place where I could create without restrictions. I could soak in the sunshine and watch the birds Read more…
There are so many options to consider when you decide to refinish a concrete floor. Throughout the process of planning, repairing, and updating my little she-shed, I waffled back and forth on how to finish the floor. I considered vinyl planks, painting, sheet linoleum, and tile. In the end, paint Read more…
Finally!!! I never thought we would get this far, especially considering where we started, but it was actually time to start prepping the she-shed interior for painting! A good foundation is important for any project, but especially one that you intend to last a lifetime…or two or three. Since this Read more…
A unique she-shed demands one-of-a-kind lighting. The standard shop light that the guys had used when it was a bunkhouse was definitely not what I had in mind. But I had a problem. All of the special insulation and fancy vinyl windows didn’t leave me with much of a budget Read more…
An attractive new outfit is almost guaranteed to bring a smile to this girl’s face. I imagine that’s exactly how this shed felt when she found out she was getting a makeover in the form of vinyl siding. The asphalt siding that she had been wearing since the beginning of Read more…
Have you ever listened to a seasoned professional discussing their job and wondered what in the heck they were talking about? Every field has its own special slang or jargon that only those who are in the know understand. Take “fascia, soffit, and bird boxes” for example; I’m sure every Read more…
Do you remember the grand plan? The one with a bright and airy she-shed, filled with all my favorite crafting and painting supplies as well as a soft cozy corner to curl up with a book and nap in the afternoon while birds sang outside the window? The plan with Read more…
When you think of relaxing in your beautiful backyard shed, what comes to mind? A gentle breeze through the open windows? Or a cup of cocoa while you watch the snowfall and curl up next to a warm heater? I’m betting what you don’t think of are icy winds slicing Read more…
Can you believe that beautiful old tin? I’m a complete sucker for aged tin. This roof is original to the building and completely hand-crimped. My dear husband (DH) still gets a little misty-eyed whenever he looks at it. (We’re a sentimental bunch over here when it comes to old things…which Read more…
Have you had a plan that started out so great, only to shoot downhill at such a rate that you feel like you were left sitting on the rails watching everything that you had hoped for spiral down the roller coaster of life? Okay, maybe I’m being a little melodramatic… Read more…