The "Shed of the Year" award is not little known outside of the UK, save for a rare few outside the sovereign state. A quick glance at the heavily modified storage sheds that compete for the ultimate prize during the annual competition would no doubt leave the casual observer with a lasting impression. Of course, women rarely think much of storage sheds aside from their obvious applicationsâEUR"thus, it shouldn't come as a surprise that most of the participants for the coveted distinction of the year's best shed would be populated by males. Various pedantic as well as socio-cultural explanations often get bandied around both by academics and the press as to why men are more likely to take up building sheds as a lasting, worthwhile hobby. The theories range from age old customs that provide private shelter far away from crowded gatherings, to a sense of pride and accomplishment that purportedly aids in boosting self confidence among pencil pushers taking a break away from exhausting office work. Whatever the underlying reason for taking up such a time consuming hobby, it cannot be denied that storage sheds both have a long lasting appeal that manifests itself in a literal as well as a figurative manner.

Like any painfully labored over piece of art, half the time spent on crafting storage sheds consist of planning and considering the type of materials that will be utilized in order to realize the end product. Storage shed building enthusiasts rarely have any disagreements regarding the categories which amount to an excellent storage shedâEUR"any design or appearance doesn't have to adhere to a rigidly structured preset, builders are free to assemble the structure in whatever shape or form that they please, so long as the proportions and symmetry is taken into account. Moreover, double doors as well as multiple screened vents offer a functional aspect to a typical storage shed while at the same time leaving some room for designing improvements.

On the other hand, the aforementioned quality or durability of the materials likewise plays a role in giving your personalized shed its very own character. Normally, the material is heavily resistant to adverse weather changes and should be supported by adequate security. Locks and other basic security flourishes will suffice, although you're certainly welcome to install it with a formidable hi-tech security system if you've enough money to accomplish it (along with pretty valuable belongings inside, presumably).

Finally, the overall area of your storage sheds should take into account the capacity of items that it can successfully store, and it should also be strategically set up in your yard so as to make it easily observable and accessible from your home.